Event Details

WHEN: 
Saturday, September 30 (rain or shine) at 1 p.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, goody bag (first 250 people only), and access to all of the activities. T-shirts can be purchased for children 12 and younger for $10 at the event registration tent. 

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 Elizabeth at events@AdoptLansing.org or (517) 626-6060 ext. 125. Thank you! 

Event Timeline

All Day Activities Beginning at 1 p.m.

Vendor Tables

Doggy Obstacle Course

Kid’s Activities (mini pumpkin decorating and dog toy making)

Canvas Dog Paw Print Painting

Just For FUN Ink Face Painting in Activities Tent

Photo Booth

Hard Knocks Food Truck

Kona Ice Truck

Tin Cup Cafe & Creamery Truck

1-2:15 p.m.

Registration for Doggy Ice Cream Eating Contest* and Costume Contest

1-3 p.m.

Event Registration/Incentive Pick-Up

Raffle Items in Activities Tent

1:15 p.m. 

Michigan State Police K9 Demonstration 

2:30 p.m.

Doggy Costume Contest on the Stage

Doggy Ice Cream Eating Contest on the Stage (After Costume Contest Finishes)

As Soon as Contests End

1-Mile Walk Begins

Trick or Treat Stations Open

Dog Toy Scavenger Hunt Opens

Auction Winners Posted at Auction Tent

After 1-Mile Walk Ends:

Top Fundraisers Announced

*Ice cream eating contest is limited to the first 8 dogs to sign up in each size category (small, medium, large).

Event Activities

Walk for the Animals activities include: 

  • Trick or treating for both you and your dog
  • Doggy obstacle course
  • 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)
  • Vendors
  • Food truck
  • Face painting
  • Raffle auction
  • Pumpkin decorating
  • Photo booth
  • Much more to come!