Event Details

WHEN: 
Saturday, October 3, 2020, with virtual activities from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

WHERE: 
Your community or neighborhood

The fundraiser is simple:

  • Participants register and collect donations from friends, family, neighbors, etc.
  • Participants collect prizes and incentives for reaching certain fundraising levels. 
  • Participants and dogs tune into the Capital Area Humane Society website to view our virtual Walk activities at 11 a.m.
  • Participants and dogs walk in their neighborhood.

REGISTRATION FEES:
Registration fees make certain that your donations go further to help the animals. 
The registration fee is $25 per person, with children 12 and younger $10, and includes an event t-shirt and goody bag.

WHY:
With the COVID-19 pandemic, we need your help, now more than ever, to ensure we can continue to provide exceptional care to animals. In addition to helping CAHS to save the lives of homeless animals, you can earn incentive prizes based on the amount of fundraising you do.

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

PET COSTUME CONTEST:

The Virtual Walk for the Animals will feature a pet costume contest for registered participants.

Once registered, submit a photo of your costumed pet to Jessica Schultz, Development Manager, at jschultz@AdoptLansing.org for your chance to win fun prizes and be featured that day on our live-stream at 11 a.m.

Photos must be submitted by Monday, September 21 to qualify for prizes.

DOGGY ICE CREAM EATING PHOTO CONTEST:

More detail to come. Check back soon! 

Event Activities

Virtual Walk for the Animals activities include: 

  • Facebook auction from September 28-October 5
  • Shelter dog agility demos from our animal behavior team
  • Interactive pet costume photo contest
  • Adoptable animals
  • Dog ice cream eating photo contest