Walk for the Animals

Join us, and thousands of animal lovers across the US and internationally, for the region’s oldest animal welfare fundraising event! In the coming year, we will provide lifesaving care to thousands of animals in need! By participating in the Walk for Animals, you’ll help give each one the second chance they deserve.

This year, we’re thrilled to bring back the Star Wars theme with “The Empire Bites Back.” Grab your furry friends and get ready for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and support for animals in need.

48th Annual Walk for the Animals
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Berks County Fairgrounds, Leesport, PA

Walk for the Animals 2025 Leaderboard

TOP FUNDRAISING PACKS

Christine’s Canine (and Feline) Crew

PACK WITH THE MOST OUT-OF-STATE DONATIONS

MOST RECENT STATE ADDED TO THE 50-STATE CHALLENGE

INDIVIDUAL WALKER WITH THE MOST DONATIONS

Walk for the Animals 50-State Challenge

Collecting pledges and working towards a fundraising goal does so much more for the animals than we could ever do alone. Asking for donations far and wide and from as many states as possible is a call to action that your Kansas City cousins or Great Aunt Alice in Alaska can’t ignore! Think of how much you could raise if your out-of-state Facebook friends got involved (whether there are 5 or 500 of them). And it all benefits the animals in our care and in our community!

As you fundraise, don’t forget to ask anyone and everyone you know across the country!  In 2024, we received Walk donations from 39 of the 50 United States, which officially puts us ahead of our 36-state record! This year, our goal is to cover the entire United States through our 50 State Challenge!

Our 2025 Sponsors

Jedi Cat-ster

Obi-Bone Kenobi

In Memory of Christine Buckley-Papada

Jaba the Mutt

Man-dog-lorian

Karen Linder & Jim Blickle