Join Windham County Humane Society for the 20th Annual Walk for Animals! Help us raise funds to provide loving care for animals in need by asking your friends, family, and colleagues to support your walk with a donation. Download your pledge sheet here.
This year, the Walk begins and ends at the Brattleboro Common. Registration opens at 9 a.m., and the Walk begins at 10 a.m. (approximately 1.5 mile loop through Downtown Brattleboro) followed by treats for both humans and pups, games, and prizes back on the Common.
Raise $30 or more to qualify for an awesome Walk for Animals goodie bag*, and raise $55 or more to qualify for a 2022 commemorative shirt*. The top three fundraisers and top youth fundraiser (under 16) will be rewarded with fun prizes!
* Available for pick-up at the Walk event while supplies and sizes last
Can’t attend in person? Donate online or mail a check to: WCHS, PO 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2022 Walk route and where do I park?
This year, the Walk for Animals will begin and end on the Brattleboro Common located on Park Pl. Please park in Downtown Brattleboro at your location of choice. The approximately 1.3 mile Walk will begin at 10 AM. Please reference the map below for an overview of the route.
Can I bring my dog to the Walk for Animals?
Yes! Social, well-behaved dogs who would enjoy the crowd are welcome to attend with you, so long as they remain on a leash at all times (no flexi-leads, please).
How will the funds raised for the Walk for Animals be used?
We have set a high goal for our 2022 Walk: $25,000. We're confident that our community can band together to make it happen! This has been an incredibly costly year for WCHS; our expenses are higher than ever, donations are down, and we have a constant stream of local dogs and cats coming through our doors in need of homes and/or care. It takes approximately $1,000 a day just to run the shelter! Every dollar raised from the Walk goes towards providing pet food, medications, vaccinations, and kennel cleaning supplies for the shelter.
How do I raise money for the Walk and how do I send it to WCHS?
Individual Walk donations can be made online at any time, or mailed by check: WCHS, PO 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302. Walk attendees who are pledging to raise additional funds can download a Pledge form. We encourage attendees to set a fundraising goal and to ask their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to make a donation towards it. Setting up a Facebook fundraiser is a tried-and-true method for "fetching funds" as well! If 100 people set a goal to raise $250 each, our Walk goal will be met!
Fundraising efforts can be paid with cash, check, or MasterCard/Visa/Amex on the day of the Walk.
How do I set up a Facebook Fundrasier for WCHS?
If you would like to set up a Facebook Fundraiser, follow these steps. Facebook takes care of the donation processing with no fees.
I raised $30+ or $55+ for the Walk, how do I get my goodie bag and t-shirt?
Our goodie bags and 2022 commemorative t-shirts will be available at the Walk (while supplies last) for individuals who have met the respective fundraising goals. Please keep in mind that supplies and sizes are limited and available on a first-come first-served basis - so arrive early!
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