Join our walkers in 22 states and 90 cities
HOW MANY LIVES CAN YOU SAVE?
Join us for our Walk & Wag 30-Day
National Fundraising Challenge
September 19 to October 19, 2024.
Animal League America’s 8th annual Walk & Wag brings communities together nationally in support of our no-kill mission, and this year we will also be celebrating 80 years of our lifesaving work!
HOW MANY LIVES CAN YOU SAVE?
Join us for our Walk & Wag 30-Day Fundraising Challenge
September 19 to October 19, 2024.
Animal League America’s 8th annual Walk & Wag brings communities together nationally in support of our no-kill mission, and this year we will also be celebrating 80 years of our lifesaving work!
2024 WALK & WAG AMBASSADORS
Walk with content creators, influencers, gamers and Muskrat Nation cat dads Ilias Siafakas and Dr. Chris Markson and save animals’ lives.
2024 WALK & WAG CANINE CAPTAIN
Join Tater, our Walk & Wag Canine Captain and NSALA Rescue Alumni, who, despite his blindness can teach us all how to embrace life’s adventures with boundless joy and a wagging tail!
WALK & WAG FINALE
Hudson River Park – Pier 84
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Join us at Hudson River Park for our Walk & Wag Walk Finale!
Our 3-mile walk, starting at Pier 84, includes breathtaking views of New York City and Hudson River Park landmarks such as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the Pier 62 Carousel, the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, and Statue of Liberty! Highlights include a spectacular vendor fair, delicious food, drinks, pet-related activities, giveaways and much more!
Finale Timeline
9:00 am: Check-in/Registration Begins
10:00am: Opening Ceremony
10:15 am: Walk Begins!
11:15 am: Costume Contest
Our Vendors Include:
WALK & WAG FINALE
Hudson River Park
Pier 84
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Join us at Hudson River Park for our Walk & Wag Walk Finale!
Our 3-mile walk, starting at Pier 84, includes breathtaking views of New York City and Hudson River Park landmarks such as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the Pier 62 Carousel, the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, Lady Liberty! Highlights include a spectacular vendor fair, delicious food, drinks, and pet related activities and much more!
Finale Timeline
9:00 am: Check-in/Registration Begins
10:00am: Opening Ceremony
10:15 am: Walk Begins!
11:15 am: Costume Contest
Our Vendors Include:
Blooming Florets
Beautiful flower crowns and collars for pups!
Scooter’s Pup Cup ATM
Scooter’s Coffee signature Pup Cup is a dollop of whipped cream topped with a biscuit.
Vegan Rob’s
Delicious Vegan Snacks & Chips
MyBeastie
MyBeastie offers a selection of pet toys ranging from classic to innovative!
Common Meadows Creamery
Gelato made in Brooklyn
Axel & Tia Pet Bakery
100% Human-Grade
Organic Pet Bakery
Locally Sourced Custom Dog Treats
Kendra Scott
Limited-edition jewelry for every look with simple pendant necklaces, huggie earrings, band rings, and more!
Bob & Bean
Bob & Bean specializes in fun and unique handmade dog collars, leashes and Harnesses. Offering custom on the spot engraving.
Doughnut Plant
Doughnut Plant is a New York City-based bakery. Real ingredients. No preservatives, no artificial flavorings and no eggs — ever!
Pride + Groom
Coat-specific shampoo formulas created to care for every coat and the skin beneath with dazzling results.
Brutus Bone Broth
Brutus Broth’s mission is to nourish your pet while giving back to the community. Our products support hydration and vitality in all dogs, helping pet parents “Make Every Day Count”.
Blooming Florets
Beautiful flower crowns and collars for pups!
Scooter’s Pup Cup ATM
Scooter’s Coffee signature Pup Cup is a dollop of whipped cream topped with a biscuit.
Vegan Rob’s
Delicious Vegan Snacks & Chips
MyBeastie
MyBeastie offers a selection of pet toys ranging from classic to innovative!
Common Meadows Creamery
Gelato made in Brooklyn
Axel & Tia Pet Bakery
100% Human-Grade
Organic Pet Bakery
Locally Sourced Custom Dog Treats
Kendra Scott
Limited-edition jewelry for every look with simple pendant necklaces, huggie earrings, band rings, and more!
Bob & Bean
Bob & Bean specializes in fun and unique handmade dog collars, leashes and Harnesses. Offering custom on the spot engraving.
Doughnut Plant
Doughnut Plant is a New York City-based bakery. Real ingredients. No preservatives, no artificial flavorings and no eggs — ever!
Pride + Groom
Coat-specific shampoo formulas created to care for every coat and the skin beneath with dazzling results.
Brutus Bone Broth
Brutus Broth’s mission is to nourish your pet while giving back to the community. Our products support hydration and vitality in all dogs, helping pet parents “Make Every Day Count”.
Join the Challenge
You can sign up as an individual or reach out to friends, family and coworkers and form/join a team.
Fundraise for Homeless Animals
Tell people why you are supporting North Shore Animal League America and ask for their support. Make it personal to make it powerful.
Walk to Save Lives
Walk anytime, anywhere – with or without a furry friend — and participate in fun contests and activities along the way.
Register For FREE
Raise $100 and you’ll receive our commemorative 80-year anniversary Walk & Wag T-shirt!
Register For FREE
Raise $100 and you’ll receive our commemorative 80-year anniversary Walk & Wag T-shirt!
GET STARTED
Join the Challenge today!
Registration is free! Walk alone or form a team with family, friends, or coworkers. Walk anywhere, anytime between September 19 – October 19 while spreading the word to help raise funds and support our no-kill mission to save the lives of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens!
WALKER RESOURCES
Get motivated!
Visit our resource page with great tools on telling your story and sharing your passion for our mission!
GET SOCIAL
Don’t forget to tell your story and share why you Walk & Wag. For the opportunity to be featured in an upcoming Walk & Wag email, be sure to tag @animalleague and #walkandwag2024.
Get Swaggin’!
Our Walk & Waggers receive special rewards just for raising funds for homeless animals! Start fundraising today and receive prizes when you reach the $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 levels by October 19th
Get Swaggin’!
Our Walk & Waggers receive special rewards just for raising funds for homeless animals! Start fundraising today and receive prizes when you reach the $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 levels by October 19th
Join the #WalkandWag2024 Community
Share your story on social media and tell us why you joined Walk & Wag – whether it’s for their furry pal, in memory of a devoted animal lover, or for animals everywhere. Post your photo and story and it may end up in one of our Walk & Wag emails!
Not Walking? Support by Donating Now!
If you would like to support a specific walker, please make a gift on their personal fundraising page.
You can also make a general gift to the 2024 Walk & Wag.
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