Schedule of Events

9:30am – Arrive at the State House lawn

10:00am - Pet Costume Contest

10:30am – Start our Walk for Animals through Montpelier
See route map here

Walk is optional, there is plenty to do if you want to stay!

11:15am - Pet Contest TBD

11:30am – More contests, Party and Prize Ceremony

• Top fundraisers, raffle prize winner, and contest winners will be announced
• Sponsor appreciation!
• Free refreshments, activities and more throughout the event

Statehouse Rules

- No money can change hands on Statehouse grounds
- No smoking, firearms, or drones are allowed
- No vehicles are allowed on the grounds or pavers
- Please do not damage the grass, flowers, or grounds
- Our permission to use the grounds does not include access to the interior of the Statehouse
- We will have a port-o-let for use by our participants

Souvenir T-shirt for Fundraisers

Show off your commitment to shelter animals with pride! Register and raise $65 by April 25 and you’ll receive a free CVHS Walk T-shirt! Please register and reserve your T-shirt as soon as possible.

Prizes, Prizes, Prizes!

Because your fundraising means so much, prizes will be awarded to those who raise the most money for the animals. All fundraisers, no matter how much money you raise, will have one chance to win a fabulous raffle prize!

Top 3 Adult Fundraiser prizes:

1st place: TBA

2nd place: TBA

3rd place: TBA

Top 3 Child Fundraiser prizes:

1st place: TBA

2nd place: TBA

3rd place: TBA

Top Fundraising Team: TBA

Check/cash donations need to be postmarked by May 30 and online donations need to be submitted by 5 pm, June 6 to be considered for prizes. No money can be collected in-person at the event.

Contests

Start planning your best pet costumes now and practicing your tricks, as the highly-anticipated dog costume contest and trick contest is back! Come dressed up in your best outfit and get ready to show off that training you’ve been working on for a chance to win drool-worthy prizes.

Visit with vendors and participate in a variety of activities for all ages – humans and pets! Check out the different craft stations, sign up for a professional dog headshot*, play games, hang out for story time with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, parade with fellow animal lovers with a gentle 1 mile walk through Montpelier, and so much more!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Professional Dog Headshot with well-known local photographer, Paul Richardson! For a donation of $50 you’ll get a one-of-a-kind professional photo of your pet. Click here to learn more and secure your time slot.