Walk for Whiskers - 5th Annual
- Date Thu 11th September 2025 - Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Dunedin, Florida
- Price $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to make a difference at the 5th Annual Walk for Whiskers, happening from September 11 to September 20, 2025, in the beautiful city of Dunedin, Pinellas! Join us on Saturday, September 20, for an exciting day dedicated to ending animal homelessness in our community. The event kicks off at John R. Lawrence Park, where participants can enjoy a scenic one-mile walk along the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail. This family-friendly festival features a variety of activities, including adoptable dogs from the Humane Society of Pinellas, a fun doggie costume contest with a celebrity theme, a scavenger hunt, and much more to keep everyone entertained!
By participating in Walk for Whiskers, you’ll not only have a blast but also help raise vital funds for the Humane Society of Pinellas, the largest no-kill animal shelter in Pinellas County. Registration is just $25, which includes a Walk for Whiskers t-shirt and swag! Don’t miss out on the chance to meet new furry friends, shop from local vendors, and even create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye bandana for you or your pet. Plus, join us for an After PAWty at HOB
By participating in Walk for Whiskers, you’ll not only have a blast but also help raise vital funds for the Humane Society of Pinellas, the largest no-kill animal shelter in Pinellas County. Registration is just $25, which includes a Walk for Whiskers t-shirt and swag! Don’t miss out on the chance to meet new furry friends, shop from local vendors, and even create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye bandana for you or your pet. Plus, join us for an After PAWty at HOB
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 5TH ANNUAL WALK FOR WHISKERS!
WALK FOR WHISKERS IS STARTING NOW TILL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025.
On September 20, walk the talk to end animal homelessness in our community. Join the Humane Society of Pinellas in downtown Dunedin, or virtually, at the John R. Lawrence Park with a one mile walking course along the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail.
Festival Day of event festivities in the park are fun fur the whole family including adoptable HSP dogs, paw selected vendors, doggie costume contest, pool pawty, scavenger hunt, giveaways, prizes and so much more!
FUNDRAISE FOR THE ANIMALS!
Walk for Whiskers benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas, Pinellas County's largest no-kill animal shelter, who found furever homes for over 1,400 pets in 2024. You can help our mission by walking with us on 9/20/25 to raise awareness about your passion for animals, asking friends and family to donate and support your cause, or fundraise virtually. AND you can start fundraising right meow!
SPONSOR OUR WALK!
Taking the lead of the pack by sponsoring our event is the purrfect way to highlight your charitable giving in the community. Theres also some pawsome benefits to highlight your contribution while also making an impact and helping HSP save more lives. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities email [email protected].
VEND IN THE PARK!
Join the fun at the park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 and pawty with humans and their dogs while also raising funds for the cause. Limited spaces available email [email protected] to become a vendor.
BE A PAWSPORT PAWTNER!
Pawticipants and their dogs will stop at YOUR business to get a stamp on their PAWsport Saturday, September 20, 2025 for a chance to win more prizes! Getting involved as a PAWsport PAWtner opens up more engagement opportunities for visitors at your stop and shows that you welcome us to Dunedin with open paws. Psstscavenger hunt?
DONATE PRIZES!
Donate items, gift certificates, coupons, swag or experiences and we will gladly pick them up and give you a shout out!
VOLUNTEER!
HSP can only have a successful event with our dedicated and compassionate volunteers, and there are many ways to get involved as a volunteer leading up to Walk for Whiskers and on the day of the event. Must be 18+.
DAY OF FESTIVITIES
WALK: Start off at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, then along Highland Avenue to Skinner Boulevard and hit the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail back to the park. The walk course will take ruffly around 30-45 minutes including PAWsport stops and more incentives. Walk for Whiskers event t-shirts and swag are included with your walk with a registration fee of just $25. Complete PAWsport for raffle drawing and prizes!
DOGGIE COSTUME CONTEST: Everyone loves a doggie costume contest and this year's theme is celebrity look alike! HSP will award prizes to the top five best themed costumes.
ADOPTABLE DOGS: meet and greet adoptable dogs from the Humane Society of Pinellas and gain a furever friend!
VENDORS: Stop by our pawsome vendor booths for some shopping and collect freebies in the park!
BARKIN BAR: wet dog shakes are 100% acceptable at the Barkin Bar in the park where dogs can take a dip in the doggie pools and lap up some h20. Hydration stations will be available throughout the park and along the walk route.
TIE-DYE STATION: create a tie-dye bandana for you or for your dog at the park!
AFTER PAWTY: don"t want the fun to end so quick join us after from 6pm - 7pm for an After PAWty at HOB Brewing Company.
DAY OF SCHEDULE
2:00PM -
Park Registration
Pickup t-shirts and swag
Visit vendors
Register for doggie costume contest
Collect final donations to your fundraising page
3:30PM -
Walk the Talk - walk starts!
PAWsport Stops
4:30PM -
Walk for Whiskers Prizes awarded
Concluding Announcements
WALK FOR WHISKERS IS STARTING NOW TILL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025.
On September 20, walk the talk to end animal homelessness in our community. Join the Humane Society of Pinellas in downtown Dunedin, or virtually, at the John R. Lawrence Park with a one mile walking course along the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail.
Festival Day of event festivities in the park are fun fur the whole family including adoptable HSP dogs, paw selected vendors, doggie costume contest, pool pawty, scavenger hunt, giveaways, prizes and so much more!
FUNDRAISE FOR THE ANIMALS!
Walk for Whiskers benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas, Pinellas County's largest no-kill animal shelter, who found furever homes for over 1,400 pets in 2024. You can help our mission by walking with us on 9/20/25 to raise awareness about your passion for animals, asking friends and family to donate and support your cause, or fundraise virtually. AND you can start fundraising right meow!
SPONSOR OUR WALK!
Taking the lead of the pack by sponsoring our event is the purrfect way to highlight your charitable giving in the community. Theres also some pawsome benefits to highlight your contribution while also making an impact and helping HSP save more lives. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities email [email protected].
VEND IN THE PARK!
Join the fun at the park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 and pawty with humans and their dogs while also raising funds for the cause. Limited spaces available email [email protected] to become a vendor.
BE A PAWSPORT PAWTNER!
Pawticipants and their dogs will stop at YOUR business to get a stamp on their PAWsport Saturday, September 20, 2025 for a chance to win more prizes! Getting involved as a PAWsport PAWtner opens up more engagement opportunities for visitors at your stop and shows that you welcome us to Dunedin with open paws. Psstscavenger hunt?
DONATE PRIZES!
Donate items, gift certificates, coupons, swag or experiences and we will gladly pick them up and give you a shout out!
VOLUNTEER!
HSP can only have a successful event with our dedicated and compassionate volunteers, and there are many ways to get involved as a volunteer leading up to Walk for Whiskers and on the day of the event. Must be 18+.
DAY OF FESTIVITIES
WALK: Start off at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, then along Highland Avenue to Skinner Boulevard and hit the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail back to the park. The walk course will take ruffly around 30-45 minutes including PAWsport stops and more incentives. Walk for Whiskers event t-shirts and swag are included with your walk with a registration fee of just $25. Complete PAWsport for raffle drawing and prizes!
DOGGIE COSTUME CONTEST: Everyone loves a doggie costume contest and this year's theme is celebrity look alike! HSP will award prizes to the top five best themed costumes.
ADOPTABLE DOGS: meet and greet adoptable dogs from the Humane Society of Pinellas and gain a furever friend!
VENDORS: Stop by our pawsome vendor booths for some shopping and collect freebies in the park!
BARKIN BAR: wet dog shakes are 100% acceptable at the Barkin Bar in the park where dogs can take a dip in the doggie pools and lap up some h20. Hydration stations will be available throughout the park and along the walk route.
TIE-DYE STATION: create a tie-dye bandana for you or for your dog at the park!
AFTER PAWTY: don"t want the fun to end so quick join us after from 6pm - 7pm for an After PAWty at HOB Brewing Company.
DAY OF SCHEDULE
2:00PM -
Park Registration
Pickup t-shirts and swag
Visit vendors
Register for doggie costume contest
Collect final donations to your fundraising page
3:30PM -
Walk the Talk - walk starts!
PAWsport Stops
4:30PM -
Walk for Whiskers Prizes awarded
Concluding Announcements
Races
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Walk for Whiskers
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$25.00
Walk for Whiskers is starting NOW till Saturday, September 20, 2025. Its time to Walk the Talk and join the Humane Society of Pinellas in the John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park for an outdoor festival featuring a one mile walk throughout downtown Dunedin, scavenger hunt, adoptable HSP dogs, paw selected vendors, doggie costume contest and pool pawty, games, giveaways, prizes and more! Fundraise for the animals! Walk for Whiskers benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas, Pinellas County's largest no-kill animal shelter, who found furever homes for over 1,400 pets in 2024. You can help our mission by walking with us on 9/20/25 to raise awareness about your passion for animals, asking friends and family to donate and support your cause, or fundraise virtually. AND you can start fundraising right meow! Sponsor our Walk! Taking the lead of the pack by sponsoring our event is the purrfect way to highlight your charitable giving in the community. Theres also some pawsome benefits to highlight your contribution while also making an impact and helping HSP save more lives. Click here to learn more about sponsorships. Vend in the Park! Join the fun at the park on Saturday September 21, 2024 and pawty with humans and their dogs while also raising funds for the cause. Limited spaces available click to become a vendor. Be a PAWsport PAWtner! Pawticipants and their dogs will stop at YOUR business to get a stamp on their PAWsport Saturday, September 20, 2025 for a chance to win more prizes! Getting involved as a PAWsport PAWtner opens up more engagement opportunities for visitors at your stop and shows that you welcome us to Dunedin with open paws. Psstscavenger hunt? Donate Prizes! Donate items, gift certificates, coupons, swag or experiences and we will gladly pick them up and give you a shout out! Volunteer! HSP can only have a successful event with our dedicated and compassionate volunteers, and there are many ways to get involved as a volunteer leading up to Walk for Whiskers and on the day of the event. Must be 18+. Day of Festivities Walk: start off at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, then along Highland Avenue to Skinner Boulevard and hit the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail back to the park. The walk course will take ruffly around 30-45 minutes including PAWsport stops and more incentives. Walk for Whiskers event t-shirts and swag are included with your walk with a registration fee of just $25. Complete PAWsport for raffle drawing and prizes! Doggie Costume Contest: Everyone loves a doggie costume contest and this year's theme is celebrity look alike! HSP will award prizes to the top five best themed costumes. Adoptable Dogs: meet and greet adoptable dogs from the Humane Society of Pinellas and gain a furever friend! Vendors: Stop by our pawsome vendor booths for some shopping and collect freebies in the park! Barkin Bar: wet dog shakes are 100% acceptable at the Barkin Bar in the park where dogs can take a dip in the doggie pools and lap up some h20. Hydration stations will be available throughout the park and along the walk route. Tie-Dye Station: create a tie-dye bandana for you or for your dog at the park! -
Virtual Walk for Whiskers
Incl. T-Shirt
$25.00
Walk for Whiskers is starting NOW till Saturday, September 20, 2025. Its time to Walk the Talk and join the Humane Society of Pinellas in the John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park for an outdoor festival featuring a one mile walk throughout downtown Dunedin, scavenger hunt, adoptable HSP dogs, paw selected vendors, doggie costume contest and pool pawty, games, giveaways, prizes and more! Participate virtually and support the amazing work of HSP! Fundraise for the animals! Walk for Whiskers benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas, Pinellas County's largest no-kill animal shelter, who found furever homes for over 1,400 pets in 2023. You can help our mission by walking with us on 9/20/25 to raise awareness about your passion for animals, asking friends and family to donate and support your cause, or fundraise virtually. AND you can start fundraising right meow! Sponsor our Walk! Taking the lead of the pack by sponsoring our event is the purrfect way to highlight your charitable giving in the community. Theres also some pawsome benefits to highlight your contribution while also making an impact and helping HSP save more lives. Donate Prizes! Donate items, gift certificates, coupons, swag or experiences and we will gladly pick them up and give you a shout out! Volunteer! HSP can only have a successful event with our dedicated and compassionate volunteers, and there are many ways to get involved as a volunteer leading up to Walk for Whiskers and on the day of the event. Must be 18+.
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