Whether it's your goal to come out on "top", prove your pet's "popularity", or raise as much as you can before the contest ends, joining the Mutt Strut contest has a direct and immediate impact on the lives of pets at our shelter, and in our community.

Register to Fundraise

We are grateful to everyone and anyone who joins, donates to, or shares this campaign! As an independent nonprofit, YOUR generosity keeps pets healthy, housed, and looking for homes.

Learn more about Champaign County Humane Society on our website

We can't thank our contestants enough, but we do have a few prizes to express gratitude for their hard work:

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The Top Prizes

"Top Dog" 2026

This prize is for pets who go for the gold!

Whoever raises the most for the Humane Society by the end of the contest will win a limited edition can of Triptych brew that features their pet!

Here are all their prizes:

  • Your pet on the label of a limited-edition Triptych brew
  • Lead the pack in the walk at Mutt Strut on May 3, 2026
  • Be featured in the next issue of Paw Prints Magazine
  • One ticket to Fur Ball 2026
  • A gift basket stuffed with goodies for you and your pet

Plus, the prizes that come with however much they've raised!

"Mr. or Ms. Popular"

This prize is not about how much your pet can raise, but how many people they can inspire!

Whoever has the highest number of individual donors will win the "Popularity Contest"!

Here are all their prizes:

  • A private brewery tour and pizza party for six at the Triptych Tap Room
  • Be featured in the next issue of Paw Prints Magazine
  • One ticket to Mutt Strut 2027
  • One Mutt Strut T-Shirt (in addition to any other swag they earned)
  • A gift basket stuffed with goodies for you and your pet

Plus, the prizes that come with however much they've raised!

Fundraising Prizes for All Contestants:

Hustlin' for Hounds:
Raise at least $75

  • One Mutt Strut T-Shirt

Getting the Pack Together:
Have five or more event tickets credited to their campaign

  • One Commemorative Mutt Strut Cup

Passionate about Pups:
Raise at least $300

  • One Mutt Strut Sweatshirt
  • One Deluxe Doggie Swag Bag at Mutt Strut
  • Your pet thanked on social media

Dog's Best Friend: Raise at least $750

  • One Mutt Strut Sweatshirt and one T-Shirt
  • One Deluxe Doggie Swag Bag at Mutt Strut
  • Your pet thanked on CCHS social media
  • Code for one free item on the CCHS Bonfire store

Last year's contest came down to a photo finish!

It's any dog's game right to the very end, at 12:01 AM on Sunday, May 3, 2026.