Lace Up, Leash Up, and Let’s Walk for the Animals – The 2024 Heart & Sole Walk is Here!

Online Registration Closed, But the Fun Isn't Over!

Exciting news! While online registration for the Heart & Sole Walk for Animals is now closed, you can still join the fun by registering in person on the day of the event. Swing by the Walk-In Registration booth to sign up and be part of the celebration!

Already registered? Fantastic! Keep those fundraising efforts going! If you’ve raised any additional funds after 1 PM on Saturday, be sure to let us know at check-in.

We can't wait to see you there and make this year's walk the best one yet!

Get ready to be part of something truly special – the 2024 Heart & Sole Walk for Animals, hosted by the Potter League. This isn't just a walk; it's a celebration of compassion, community, and our shared love for all creatures great and small.

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: Festivities kick off at 10:30 AM, with the scenic walk beginning at 12:30 PM
Location: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI
Rain or Shine

What to Expect:
Get ready for a day filled with wagging tails, happy hearts, and plenty of smiles as we embark on a picturesque ¾-mile walk along the stunning Narragansett Bay. This is more than just a walk—it's a 35-year-old tradition that brings together animal lovers from all walks of life to support the Potter League’s life-saving work.

Why You Should Join:
The Heart & Sole Walk for Animals is a heartwarming peer-to-peer fundraising event that blends a scenic stroll with a pet festival, uniting individuals like you who are passionate about creating a more humane Rhode Island. Your participation helps bring hope and second chances to countless furry friends in need.

Important Details:
Day of registration is welcome, your are asked to check in at the Walk-In Table at Fort Adams. Don't worry if you're a last-minute addition—your presence and support are what matter! And remember, fundraising doesn't stop here—keep the momentum going through October 31st on our website.

Make an Impact:
As a peer-to-peer fundraiser, you're not just walking; you're making a difference. Every step you take and every dollar you raise brings us closer to a brighter future for animals in need. Together, we can make this year's Heart & Sole Walk the most impactful yet!

So grab your sneakers, leash up your furry friend, and join us for a day of fun, friendship, and giving back. We can’t wait to see you there!

About the Heart & Sole Walk for Animals

Join Rhode Island's largest Pet Walk to support lifesaving care for animals in need. The Heart & Sole Walk for Animals is a beloved tradition. In addition to raising essential funds to support our lifesaving work, it’s an opportunity for animal lovers to join together in creating a more humane Rhode Island for people and pets alike.

Your participation and fundraising for the Heart & Sole Walk for Animals helps the Potter League care for thousands of homeless animals each year and gives them the second chance they need and deserve. Our goal is to raise $125,000 to help every animal receive the very best care and find a loving home. 

Register today! There is no registration fee to attend. All walkers are encouraged to fundraise or make a donation to the Walk to help us reach our goal and make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.

Once registered, you have the option to create your personalized fundraising page and send the link to friends and family, asking for their support.

Event Activities begin at 10:30 am

• Flea-less Vendor & Sponsor Market 
• Agility Course
• Pet Contests
• Potter Alum Pet Parade and Crowning of King and Queen
• Pet Art and Activities
• Kid's Activities and Face Painting
• Music
• Walk kicks off at 12:30 pm
• Food Trucks and Refreshments
• Top Fundraising Awards

View all Event Details here.

Sponsors 
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Aspects, Inc.
Landings Apartment Community
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty
Clean Rite Cleaning & Restoration
Portsmouth Veterinary Clinic
Rumford Pet Express
Southcoast Health
RKD Group
JDI Productions
WUN Newport
WPRI 12
Boehringer Ingelheim
BankRI
Bank Newport

Marketplace Vendors
Andrea's Custom Collars
Ashley Preite Grooming
Beau Tyler & the Sly Dog Co.
Buppy Pets
Cafe Gato
Carey, Richmond & Viking Insurance
Clean Rite Cleaning & Restoration
Fetch! Pet Care
Greyson Hound Foster Fund
Hangar 420
Hope Rope Co
It's A Dogs Life
Jack's Snacks, A Dog Bakery
Landings Apartment Community
Moriarty's Fence Company
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty
Ocean State Pepper Co.
Ortho Rhode Island
Pet Wants Newport
Portsmouth Veterinary Clinic
Rumford Pet Express
Sincerely Paws Co. 
The Black Dog 
Wag Nation
Womens Resource Center

Help save the animals!
The Potter League is committed to delivering our mission and our best to the community, no matter what. By participating in our walk with your dedication, inspiration, and generosity, you are helping us move forward with our daily vital care for animals and the people who love them. You are the heart and soul of the Potter League.