4th Annual PAWS Against Domestic Violence Pet Walk - 10 AM to 1 PM
- Date Sun 8th October 2023
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Allison Park, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $50.00
- Races 9 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual PAWS Against Domestic Violence Pet Walk on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Allison Park, Allegheny! This uplifting event is hosted by Crisis Center North to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, inviting you and your furry companions to participate in a meaningful walk/run. Lace up your tennis shoes and enjoy a day filled with fun, community spirit, and the chance to make a positive impact.
The PAWS Against Domestic Violence event aims to empower victims of domestic violence while raising vital funds for the PAWS for Empowerment Program. With 100% of the proceeds going directly to support this initiative, every step you take helps provide essential services such as emotional support through animal-assisted therapy, legal advocacy, and emergency animal care for families in need. Don't miss this opportunity to stand up against domestic violence and support a great cause alongside your beloved pets!
The PAWS Against Domestic Violence event aims to empower victims of domestic violence while raising vital funds for the PAWS for Empowerment Program. With 100% of the proceeds going directly to support this initiative, every step you take helps provide essential services such as emotional support through animal-assisted therapy, legal advocacy, and emergency animal care for families in need. Don't miss this opportunity to stand up against domestic violence and support a great cause alongside your beloved pets!
Organiser's Description
CRISIS CENTER NORTH'S PAWS FOR EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM WELCOME YOU AND YOUR PET TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "PAWS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" PET WALK EVENT! Let's go for a walk/run! Grab your tennis shoes and a pet, and join us at North Park for a walk on October 13th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness month!
THE MISSION OF CRISIS CENTER NORTH IS TO EMPOWER VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CULTIVATE ATTITUDES AND COMMUNITY BEHAVIORS THAT BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. Crisis Center North is a 501(c)(3) non-profit counseling and resource center that provides services to victims of domestic violence and their loved ones in northern and western Allegheny County via counseling, therapy, case management, legal and medical advocacy, and economic empowerment services. In addition, the Center provides community trainings on topics related to intimate partner violence and teen dating violence, as well as prevention education programming to local schools.
100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE PAWS PROGRAM.
The PAWS program has evolved into a highly successful service offering four distinct components, including:
* assisting and providing emotional support and comfort to victims during trauma-informed counseling/therapy services (i.e., animal assisted therapy);
* accompanying domestic violence (DV) victims in Allegheny County courtrooms to help them face their perpetrators during Protection From Abuse (PFA) hearings and help find legal recourse;
* an educational component for local veterinarians and animal service providers designed to address the intersection between animal abuse and IPV; and,
* emergency animal care stipends for pets of families impacted by DV.
THE MISSION OF CRISIS CENTER NORTH IS TO EMPOWER VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CULTIVATE ATTITUDES AND COMMUNITY BEHAVIORS THAT BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. Crisis Center North is a 501(c)(3) non-profit counseling and resource center that provides services to victims of domestic violence and their loved ones in northern and western Allegheny County via counseling, therapy, case management, legal and medical advocacy, and economic empowerment services. In addition, the Center provides community trainings on topics related to intimate partner violence and teen dating violence, as well as prevention education programming to local schools.
100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE PAWS PROGRAM.
The PAWS program has evolved into a highly successful service offering four distinct components, including:
* assisting and providing emotional support and comfort to victims during trauma-informed counseling/therapy services (i.e., animal assisted therapy);
* accompanying domestic violence (DV) victims in Allegheny County courtrooms to help them face their perpetrators during Protection From Abuse (PFA) hearings and help find legal recourse;
* an educational component for local veterinarians and animal service providers designed to address the intersection between animal abuse and IPV; and,
* emergency animal care stipends for pets of families impacted by DV.
Races
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Walk With Pet and Swag Bag
Includes T-Shirt
Sun 8th October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$50.00
CLOSEDRegistration for this includes: 1. The Pet Walk for ONE individual and their pet 2. Swag bag filled with lots of goodies for both human and pet 3. Pet Walk T-shirt 4. A meal from a local food truck 5. K9 Police Dog Demonstration 6. Dog Behavioral Group Training 7. Vouchers for Pet Games 8. Post walk snacks -
Walk With Pet (No Swag Bag)
Sun 8th October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$30.00
CLOSEDRegistration for this includes: 1. The Pet Walk for ONE individual and their pet 2. A meal from a local food truck 3. K9 Police Dog Demonstration 4. Dog Behavioral Group Trainings 5. Post walk Snacks NOTE: There will be NO swag bag or T shirt with this registration. We will have extra T-shirts for purchase at the event on a first come, first serve basis -
Walk - Additional Person
Sun 8th October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDRegistration for this includes: 1. ONE additional Individual who will accompany someone with a pet 2. K9 Police Dog Demonstration 3. Dog Behavioral Group Trainings 4. Post walk Snacks NOTE: This registration does NOT include the accompaniment of a pet -
Walk - Additional Minor (3-12)
Sun 8th October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$10.00
CLOSEDRegistration for this includes: 1. ONE additional minor accompanied by someone 18 or older 2. K9 Police Dog Demonstration 3. Dog Behavioral Group Trainings 4. Post walk Snacks -
Walk - Child Under 3
Sun 8th October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDChildren under 3 are free for this event. This does not include a meal from a food truck. -
PAWS Pet Costume Contest
Sun 8th October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$5.00
CLOSEDWho doesn't like some healthy competition? Register for this contest and bring your pet dressed in your most creative concoction. There will be a professional photographer on site to photograph your pet in their costume. Winners will be announced by the end of the event. -
VIRTUAL Pet Walk for DV Awareness Month
$20.00
CLOSEDAre you unable to make the event? Are you in a different city? Whatever the reason, this option allows you to take your pet on walk or run on behalf of Crisis Center North! Just document the momentous occasion with hashtag #PAWSAgainstDV to be featured on our social media platforms. -
Walk With Pet and Swag Bag --CCN Staff
Includes T-Shirt
Sun 8th October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDRegistration for this includes: 1. Discount for CCN staff with or without a pet 2. Swag bag filled with lots of goodies for both human and pet 3. Pet Walk T-shirt 4. A meal from a local food truck 5. K9 Police Dog Demonstration 6. Dog Behavioral Group Training 7. Vouchers for Pet Games 8. Post walk snacks -
Walk - Additional Minor (3-12) CCN Staff
Sun 8th October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$5.00
CLOSEDRegistration for this includes: 1. ONE additional minor accompanied by CCN staff who is 18 or older 2. K9 Police Dog Demonstration 3. Dog Behavioral Group Training 4. Post walk snacks
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