Walk for Animals FAQ

All animal lovers and their pets are welcome at the Walk for Animals whether they have fundraised or not.

While there’s no admission fee, the Walk for Animals is Animal Humane Society’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year, helping to make thousands of new beginnings possible for animals in need each year. The suggested donation for non-fundraisers is $20 per person.

We want every supporter to feel safe. If there’s one thing we learned from the last two years of virtual celebrations, it’s that you don’t have to attend a physical event to make a difference. We won’t be hosting a virtual version of the event, but whether you join us at the Fairgrounds or take a walk around the block, your fundraising efforts are still just as valuable and make a huge impact animals in need.

Please enter the Walk for Animals from the Fairgrounds entrance on Como Avenue where free parking is available for all walkers. Find more on parking and transportation.

All funds raised online through your Walk page or social media are counted automatically.

Please mail all offline donations (cash and checks) with your completed donation tracking form as well as any matching gift forms to the address below. These funds will be added to your Walk fundraising total.

Animal Humane Society
Attn: Donor Services
845 Meadow Ln N
Golden Valley, MN 55422

All charitable donations toward the Walk for Animals and Animal Humane Society are tax deductible.

Yes! We appreciate the time and energy you put into fundraising for the Walk. Fundraising prizes serve as a small token of our immense thanks for helping animals in our community.

One of the many things we learned during our "virtual years" is that the Walk is better when your hands are free (especially if one hand is on a leash)! On May 12, we’ll email a prize redemption form to all Walkers who qualified for prizes. After you complete the form, we’ll ship your awesome prizes right to your door free of charge. You’ll also have the option to donate the cost of your prizes back to AHS if there are prizes you don’t want or need to redeem.

Animal Humane Society is committed to ensuring the Walk is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require specific accessibility accommodations, please contact walk@animalhumanesociety.org.

• There's no need to check-in for prizes this year! You can mail your donations in advance (must be postmarked by May 6 to be counted towards prizes) — so there will be nothing for you to bring or pickup on Walk day. If you prefer to drop off your cash and check donations along with a completed donation tracking form, you can do so at the donation drop-off tent.
• Cash for food and merchandise purchases as not all vendors take credit cards. ATMs are also available at the event.
• Weather-appropriate clothing and supplies such as hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, or an umbrella.
• To reduce waste, please pack your own water in a reusable container.

Everyone is welcome at the Walk for Animals! Plenty of attendees do not own pets or have pets that prefer to stay home.

The Walk route winds through the Fairgrounds and is approximately one mile. You can turn around at any time.

While we don't require you to bring proof of vaccinations, we do request your pet be current with the following:

• Dogs: Distemper/Parvo combo, Bordetella, and Rabies
• Cats: PRC and Rabies
• Ferrets: Distemper and Rabies
• Horses: Updated on all standard vaccines

All children must be under direct adult supervision at all times at the Walk.

Rain or shine, we'll have a great time! Check the weather before you arrive, and dress accordingly.

The Walk features a variety of food options available for purchase. Free water is provided for pets.