Who Are You Helping?

Your funds directly help animals like Erma.

When Erma arrived at HSC through our partnership with the ASPCA, she was full of spirit and sweetness—but a small bump on her side raised concerns. Our veterinary team quickly diagnosed it as a soft tissue sarcoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.

To give Erma the best chance at a healthy future, our medical team performed two surgeries to remove the mass and ensure clean margins. After weeks of recovery and care, she was officially cancer-free! With her health restored, Erma was finally ready to find a loving home.

It didn’t take long for the perfect family to fall in love with her. Now, Erma is living the happy, carefree life she deserves—all thanks to the lifesaving care made possible by donors like you.

How You Can Help
Join Pet Palooza’s peer-to-peer fundraising and help animals like Erma get the urgent medical care they need. Every dollar raised provides treatment and a second chance at life. Share with your friends on social media to reach your fundraising goal!

Sample Social Media Post
Help me support the Humane Society of Charlotte through Pet Palooza! Erma battled cancer and won, thanks to donors who made her treatment possible! Your donation—big or small—gives pets like Erma a second chance. Donate here: [Insert Your Fundraising Link]

Need more fundraising inspiration? Check out our fundraising guide, linked here!

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Have Questions? Need Help?

Event Hosts

To be announced.

Pet Palooza Event Schedule

The fundraising walk and festival will kick off at 11am on Saturday, April 12.

More information coming soon!

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Human Activities

Walk for the Animals
Join us for a stroll through Uptown Charlotte. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors with or without a furry friend.
Register here

Thirsty Pup Pub
Need a moment to relax? Stop by the beer garden at Truist Field, and enjoy a cold drink while taking in the sights and sounds of Pet Palooza.

Kid’s Corner
A special space for the little ones! 

Dog Activities

Dog Activities

To be announced!

Event Schedule

10:00 AM

Walk registration and check-in opens

Pick up your T-shirt (if $100+ raised)

10:15AM

Walk kickoff with special guests 

Meet mascot Homer

12:00 PM

Official welcome and announcements on the Main Stage:

Top Fundraisers recognized

Best Dressed Pup contest winner announced

1:00–3:00 PM

Kid's Corner Interactive Activity

2:00 PM

Dog Basics for Everyone Lesson with HSC's trainer

3:00 PM

Event ends