2025 Desert Pet Walk

Join us for the Desert Pet Walk Kick Off Party! This fun-filled event will kick off Desert Pet Walk 2025, a community walk through Demuth Park benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and Desert Wildlife Center, and will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5PM-8PM, at Play Lounge & Cafe, 2825 E Tahquitz Canyon Way BLDG C, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Guests will enjoy exciting games, delicious food, fun challenges, and paws-itive vibes, all while helping raise critical funds for the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and Desert Wildlife Center. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow animal lovers, learn more about the event, and show your support for our furry, feathered, and scaly friends.

Early Registration Bonus: Register for the Desert Pet Walk during the Kick Off Party and receive a FREE Desert Pet Walk cap as a thank-you for your early support.

Below are the details about the exciting challenges and incentives designed to reward your efforts and make a meaningful impact during the Desert Pet Walk.

Team Captain Challenge

We’re looking to recruit 30 Team Captains this year to maximize our impact. Here’s how you can get involved:

• Become a Team Captain.

• Build a team of 10 walkers.

• Raise a minimum of $1,000 per team.

Team Captains who successfully complete these steps will receive a Desert Pet Walk Palm Springs Animal Shelter & Desert Wildlife Certificate of Accomplishment—a framed recognition to proudly display your support for the cause.

Recruiter Challenge

If you’re passionate about our mission and love rallying others, this challenge is for you!

• Recruit Team Captains who build teams of 10 walkers and raise a minimum of $1,000 per team.

• The recruiter who appoints the most qualifying Team Captains will receive a custom engraved plaque recognizing their outstanding contribution to the Desert Pet Walk mission.

Individual Fundraising Goals

We have exciting individual fundraising goals that offer great rewards for your efforts:

• Raise $250 or more:
  Receive an exclusive Desert Pet Walk t-shirt to proudly display your support for the shelter and the animals we care for. This stylish shirt is also a great conversation starter to spread awareness about our cause.

• Raise $500 or more:
  In addition to the t-shirt, you’ll also receive a cozy and stylish Desert Pet Walk sweatshirt. This is the perfect way to stay comfortable while showing off your exceptional fundraising efforts.