Pet Palooza 2025

We are so grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s Pet Palooza at Truist Field. It was an unforgettable day of fun, community, and celebration, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Pet Palooza has been a beloved tradition in Charlotte for over 25 years, and this year was no exception. Together, we raised over $114,000 for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s mission to improve the lives of animals in our community. With over 400 participants, we walked through Uptown Charlotte and enjoyed a fantastic vendor festival.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Total amount raised: over $114,000
Number of participants in the walk: 300
Number of vendors: 57
Total event attendance: over 500 pets and people

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND ATTENDEES
Your support means the world to us. Special thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who joined us for this fun and impactful event. We are proud to be part of a community that cares so deeply about our mission.

Stay tuned for photos from the event!

Win 2 General Admission tickets to the Lovin’ Life Music Festival – a $650 value!

May 2–4 in Uptown Charlotte

Support the Humane Society of Charlotte with every ticket purchase—helping animals in need while you enter for a chance to enjoy a weekend of live music and fun!

How to Enter: Click the link below buy your raffle tickets

Deadline: 4/12 at 2pm

Winner Announced: 4/12 at 2:15pm

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Join us for Pet Palooza 2025 – a day of fun, community, and celebration at Truist Field!

WHAT IS PET PALOOZA: For over 25 years, Pet Palooza has been a beloved tradition in the Charlotte community. This annual fundraising walk and community festival unites people and pets for a day filled with joy. Enjoy music, food, event photobooth, a variety of vendors, and activities perfect for the whole family. The event embodies the mission and spirit of the Humane Society of Charlotte. Planning to join the walk? This year, the walk route will take participants around a city block in Uptown Charlotte—be sure to register in advance!

WHEN: April 12, 2025

WALK: 10:00am-11:00am
VENDOR FESTIVAL: 11:00am – 3:00pm

WHERE: Truist Field
324 S Mint St
Charlotte, NC 28202

ENTRY: $10 walker registration fee ahead of the event OR $10 entry fee into the venue. Children 10 & under will receive free entry (use code kids2025 if your kiddo would like to fundraise online ahead of the event)

Join us for the Pet Palooza Fundraising Walk, kicking off at 10:00 AM on April 12! Walk as a Solo Snout, start a Paw Squad, or simply donate to support this incredible cause. This year, we aim to raise over $140,000 to help people and pets in our community—and we can’t do it without you.

Pet Palooza benefits thousands of homeless animals each year by raising essential funds to provide medical care, food, housing, and enrichment for the animals at the Humane Society of Charlotte. If you need some fundraising inspiration, click here to view our fundrasing guide.

All registrants who raise a minimum of $100 will receive a Pet Palooza t-shirt. T-shirts can be picked up the morning of the event. Register to walk with just a $10 donation to HSC—your $10 donation counts toward your $100 fundraising goal.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow pet lovers and support a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

All animal lovers are invited to join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Truist Field for Charlotte's favorite family- and pet-friendly festival! The event is open to the public with a $10 donation to enter. Please note, if you’ve registered as a walk participant, you will not need to pay to enter.

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Register For Pet Palooza

Grand Slam Presenting Sponsor
Bat Dog Sponsor
Kid's Area
Home Run Sponsor
Highlight Reel Sponsor
All Star Sponsor
Media Sponsors
Curveball Sponsor
Vendors

Prizes will be awarded to the following:

Top individual fundraiser
- Four (4) Field Box Tickets AND opportunity to throw out Ceremonial First Pitch to a Charlotte Knights home game. *Restrictions apply - based on availability
Top fundraising team
- Special recognition at the event, including a shoutout during the ceremony

Individual Fundraising Prizes:

$100 – Pet Palooza T-shirt

$250 - Swag for your pet

$500 - Goodie bag for you and your pet

$1,000 - Gain access for you and one guest to a special VIP area during Pet Palooza

Team Fundraising Prizes:

$1,000 - Pack name announced during the opening ceremony

$2,500 - Pack name announced during the opening ceremony and team photo posted on HSC social media platforms

$5,000 - Pack name announced during the opening ceremony, access to private rental space in HSC Education Center along with facility tour, exclusive HSC-branded swag for each Pack member, a feature in HSC’s newsletter and social media channels, and a gift basket of cat/dog items.

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