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

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

11:15am - Pet Trick Contest 

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 24 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:  $100 One Stop Country Pet Supply gift card, $50 AR Market gift card, 2 Fur Fest tickets and you get to name a kitten**!

2nd place: $75 Kennedy’s Gifts, Flowers, and Antiques, and $25 Roots Farm gift card

3rd place: $50 Bear Naked Growler gift card and 5 CVHS Holiday Raffle Tickets

Top 3 Child Fundraiser prizes:

1st place: Northeast Ski Slopes (4) day lift tickets for '26-'27 season, $30 Woodbury MountainToys gift card, $25 Bohemian Bakery gift card and you get to name a kitten**!

2nd place: $30 gift card to Woodbury MountainToys, Vermont Teddy Bear stuffed animal and a Whirly Pop donated by Delish

3rd place: $30 gift card to Woodbury MountainToys and a Vermont Teddy Bear stuffed animal

Top Fundraising Team: 
Kitten Yoga Class at CVHS and you get to name a litter of kittens**!

**Kitten names must be approved by CVHS. CVHS Staff and Board Members are not eligible for prizes.

Check/cash donations need to be postmarked by May 29 and online donations need to be submitted by 5 pm, June 5 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! 

• Ask a Vet
• Create a Cat Toy
• Create a Pet Bandana
• CVHS Info/Adoptable pets
• Dog Art Project
• Face Painting
• Free Refreshments
• Gentle 1-mile Walk 
• Learn about Pet Enrichment
• Pet Trivia
• Spread the Love of Animals (bring a small printed photo of your pet(s) to participate)
• Story Time with the Kellogg Hubbard Library
• And more!