Walk/Run for the Animals
Walk/Run for the Animals marked a great day for pets in our community! More than 1,100 walkers and runners gathered at the Downtown Vancouver Waterfront for the 34th annual event. The sun was out, spirits were high, and together we raised more than $270,000 to fuel our lifesaving work with pets in need.
Walk/Run for the Animals is a single-day event, but the need in our community exists year-round. Thanks to our dedicated Walk/Run fundraising teams and more than 2,000 generous donors and sponsors, the future is even brighter for pets in our community.
Make sure to mark your calendars for May 2, 2026, and let's do it all again! In the meantime, check back here - event day photos are coming soon.
Prize Levels and Impact
When you fundraise, you'll help us provide essential services to shelter pets! Getting cool prizes for your fundraising efforts is an added bonus.
- Registration Fee - Walk/Run tote bag
- $75 - Vaccines & preventative care for two shelter cats or kittens and Walk/Run t-shirt
- $150 - Spay/neuter for one adoptable dog or puppy and Walk/Run baseball cap
- $300 - Three private behavior and training sessions for an adoptable dog and Walk/Run sweatshirt
- $750 - Dental care for a senior shelter animal and a pair of hand warmers + power bank
- $1,250 - Vaccines, microchips, and spay/neuter for a litter of stray kittens and $100 gift card to the Cove or AC Hotel restaurant + "Animal Hero" title
- $2,500 - Medical care and behavior support for pets rescued from neglect and a ticket to the HSSW Gala or Winemaker's Dinner
- $5,000 - Specialty surgery and medical rehabilitation for an adoptable pet and Pet portrait session with Fuzzy Butt Pet Photos
Check out photos of the impact prizes in our prize sheet!
Tools for Fundraisers
Registering for Walk/Run is a great beginning, but the real magic happens when you start raising funds for the animals.
Put the fun in fundraising by checking out our fundraising guide.
Setting Up Your Fundraising Page – Step-by-step guide to getting started.
Personalizing Your Fundraising page – Tell your story to connect with donors.
Goal Setting & Why It Matters – When to adjust your goal for maximum impact.
How to Create Merch for Your Fundraising Team –Design and sell items to support your cause.
Strategies for Getting Bigger Donations – Don’t forget to fill the tip jar!
Creative Ways to Fundraise – Unique ideas beyond asking for donations
A strong team captain makes all the difference in the world - especially when it comes to fundraising for the animals!
We know you've got this, but just in case you could use some additional inspiration, we've crafted these helpful resources.
Join a Team Captain Meet-up
Meet other fundraising leaders, swap ideas and get support to rally your team to success during one of our scheduled sessions. Sessions take place at our Vancouver Campus in the Education Room.
Thank You Sponsors
Walk/Run for the Animals is our celebration of people and pets, and it wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors! Sponsorships support more than the event, they make it possible for us to achieve our mission to rescue · return · restore · rehome · reconnect one animal at a time.
Presenting Sponsors
Thomas A. Plein Foundation
Animal Champion Sponsors
Top Dog Experience Sponsors
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Leonardo's Pizzeria
Tail Wagger Sponsors
Allied Fastening
Café Yumm!
Columbia River Veterinary Specialists
Daimler Trucks
Miller Nash LLP
Perkins & Co.
Media Partners
Questions? Contact:
Emily Stennes, Director of Special Events and Sponsorship
[email protected] | 360.984.6063
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Event Time: 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
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Date: May 02, 2026
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Phone: 360.984.6063
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Location: 695 Waterfront Way Vancouver, WA