Walk for the Animals FAQs
Why are there two walk routes?
We've added a half-mile route this year for owners (or dogs) who prefer a shorter walk. The start for both routes begins together at 10:00 am and walkers may choose their course that day. Registration is the same for either distance.
How does my fundraising help the animals?
The funds you raise provide care and services for homeless and abused animals. In 2021 alone, 4,277 pets found new loving homes, our Humane Law Enforcement officers investigated 3,378 cases of animal cruelty, and our veterinary team performed 8,521 surgeries to help pets in the shelter
How do I start to fundraise?
Check out our Fundraising Toolkit where you'll find tips to make raising money to help homeless animals simple and fun.
The registration system assigned me a fundraising goal of $200. Can I set my own goal?
Yes, $200 is our suggested minimum goal for each participant, but feel free to change this. You may increase or decrease your goal during the registration process, OR log into your participant center and make the change after you are registered. If you meet your initial fundraising goal, you may raise your goal and keep on fundraising. Remember every dollar makes a difference!
How do my friends and family make donations toward my goal?
On the Barktober Fest website, visitors can search for you by name by looking to the right side of the home page and clicking the orange "Donate Now" button or the green "Search" button. Either will bring them to your personal fundraising page.
How do I find my account from last year's Walk for the Animals?
Click on "Log In" in the yellow bar in the top right corner.
Can I import my address book?
Yes, from the participant center, click on "Add Contacts" and follow the steps.
What if I can't attend but want to fundraise to support the animals?
Register as a Hero as usual - individually or as part of a team - and set up your fundraising page through the website to begin collecting donations. You can complete your walk whenever and where ever you would like!
Can I participate if I don't have a dog to walk?
Absolutely - a desire to help animals in our community is all you need! There will be many fellow animal lovers and dogs of all varieties to enjoy the walk with.
Should I bring my dog?
You know your pet best, so think about whether your dog will be comfortable in a festival environment around other animals and many people. If your dog is going to join you, please use a 6-foot or shorter non-retractable leash to prevent your dogs from getting tangled.
How do I turn in donations I have collected?
Any offline or non-electronic donations that you collect will not appear on your running total UNTIL they have been received and processed at Lollypop Farm. You may bring your collected donations in an envelope to the front desk during normal shelter hours, or bring them with you to the registration tent before the Walk for the Animals begins. Please label the envelope with Walk for the Animals, your name, and your team (if applicable). To be included in your fundraising total for top-awards, non-electronic donations must be received by Thursday, September 22nd.
Is my information secure?
Yes, our registration and donation system, Qgiv, uses industry-standard SSL encryption to make sure your credit card information, passwords and personal information travel securely over the internet.
Are registration donations tax-deductible?
A portion of your registration (excluding the $9 value of the t-shirt) is tax-deductible.
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