Shelter adopters, volunteers, and staff join together with other animal lovers in a common goal to raise much-needed funds for the Shelter.

Caring for over 2,500 homeless animals each year is an expensive endeavor. How can you help? You can join the Walk and collect monetary pledges from family, neighbors, co-workers, classmates and friends. Pledges from the last year’s Whisker Walk totaled over $21,000. We hope to surpass this total in 2009.

Collect pledges individually or as a team.

Where and When:

Rain or shine, the Walk will be held on Saturday, September 26th at Upper Springs Park  in Delavan. Registration and pledge submission can be done prior to the event at the Shelter, or you can register and turn in pledges the day of the Walk between 10am and 10:45am.

If you think this event is not for you because you don’t have a dog to walk, think again....bring a friend, bring a friend’s dog or walk a Shelter dog.

The Walk, which begins at 11am, is approximately 1 mile in length with room for everyone, with or without a dog.

Additional activities:

The day will also include other fun activities for the dogs and people alike. We will have animal contests including an obstacle course and the popular barking buffet as well as a scavenger hunt this year. A great lunch will also be available for a small charge.

Upper Springs Park

Compete with other animal lovers to see who can collect the most pledges for the animals and ...

 win these great prizes:

 Grand Prize:  $1000 Travel Certificate (When pledge totals are of equal or higher value) donated by Elkhorn Travel

    Second Prize:  32 inch flat screen TV donated by Lake Geneva Area Realty

    Third Prize:   Sony Handycam donated by RJ AMann Builders

Sponsors pledge one total amount, not for the number of miles walked.  Have sponsors make their checks payable to LAWS.

To be eligible for prizes, ALL pledge money collected must be turned in during check-in.  All online donations must be listed under the participant's name on our Firstgiving page.

If participating with an animal...

• All pets must be current on vaccinations, licensed and wearing proof of such on their collars.

• All pets must be on leash (6 ft. or shorter) at all times or contained in an appropriate restraining device (e.g. carrier, backpack, etc.).

• Please be sure that all pets are in shape for the Walk.  A veterinarian will be on call in case of emergencies.

• In the interest of safety--aggressive, uncontrollable dogs or dogs in any state of heat will not be allowed to participate in the Walk.

• Water will be available at the half-way point.  If your pet is joining you for the Walk, PLEASE use the bags provided to clean up any “doggy deposits”.