Event Details

WHEN: 
Saturday, October 5, 2019 (rain or shine) at 11 a.m.

WHERE: 
Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge

The fundraiser is simple:
1. Walkers register and collect donations from friends, family, neighbors, etc. 
2. Walkers and dogs gather for a fun-filled day of activities, including demonstrations, a doggy costume contest, cider & donuts, trick or treating for attendees and dogs, vendors, lunch, and more.
3. Participants also collect prizes and incentives for reaching certain fundraising levels. 

REGISTRATION FEES:
Registration fees help us pay for the event and make certain that your donations go further to help the animals. 

The registration fee is $25 per person, with children 12 and younger free. 

The adult registration fee includes an event t-shirt, lunch, goody bag, access to the doggy ice cream eating contest sign-up and doggy costume contest sign-up, trick or treating, and cider and donuts. Lunch can be purchased for children 12 and younger for $5. 

WHY:
In addition to helping CAHS to save the lives of more homeless animals, you can earn incentive prizes based on the amount of fundraising you do.

CONTACT US: Should you have any questions about the Walk for the Animals, please contact Jamie Matwiczyk at jfuhr@AdoptLansing.org or (517) 626-6060 ext. 120. Thank you! 

Event Timeline

11 a.m.          On-site check-in and registration begins, activities begin, lunch opens, silent auction opens

11:30 a.m.    Dancing and trick dog demo

12:30 p.m.    Dancing and trick dog demo

1 p.m.           Lunch and silent auction closes; 1-mile walk through the park begins

1:30 p.m.      Doggy costume contest begins

2 p.m.           Doggy ice cream eating contest begins, final fundraising totals and auction winners announced

 

Event Activities

Walk for the Animals activities include: 

  • Trick or treating for both you and your dog
  • Dancing/Trick dog demos
  • Doggy obstacle course
  • Agility equipment
  • Cider and donuts
  • Dog toy scavenger hunt
  • Doggy costume contest
  • Doggy ice cream eating contest (limited to the first 8 participants to sign up in three size categories)
  • Vendor tables
  • Lunch (hot dog, mac and cheese, chips, and a cookie)
  • Much more to come!