Frequently Asked Questions

2024 Registration Fee Breakdown

Please see our registration pricing breakdown for Pet Walk below:

HOW DO I REGISTER?

You can register as an individual or you can create or join a team. 

Teams are simply made up of two or more people who want to compete for our top team prizes, as well as awesome individual fundraising prizes!

Your registration fee includes one Pet Walk T-shirt. You also get a personal web page you can personalize with pictures and stories of you and your furry friends. It's easy to earn great prizes by collecting donations for animals in need!

Looking for something great to do with a group? Start a team with your friends, co-workers or family! Each team member can win individual prizes. If you have already registered as an individual and would like to join a team, please contact us at mdiffley@wihumane.org.

Have your friends, co-workers or family already started a team you want to join? Your team can compete for one of our top team prizes and each team member can also win individual prizes. If you have already registered as an individual and would like to join a team, please contact us at mdiffley@wihumane.org.

Can't attend on August 3, but still want to support the animals and earn your Pet Walk T-shirt? It's easy! Register as a "Virtual Walker" and you'll receive your official T-shirt mailed directly to you after the walk, as well as your own web page that you can personalize and use to send out fundraising emails to friends and family. And remember, Virtual Walkers are eligible for all fundraising prizes! For questions, please contact Makenzie at mdiffley@wihumane.org.

SHIRT & PRIZE PICK-UP

When can I pick up my T-shirt?

Shirts and prizes will be available for pick up at the walk on August 3 starting at 8:30 a.m. in the registration tent.

Can I pick up shirts for my entire team?

Yes! You can pick up just your shirt or have one-person pick-up shirts for the entire team or your family!

What is included with my registration?

Every registered walker will receive a Pet Walk T-shirt, and those who raise $50 or more in donations on top of that registration fee will also earn sweet prizes!

WALK QUESTIONS

Is this a race?

No. The walk will not be timed, so you can walk at your own pace or enjoy a leisurely stroll.

Should I still attend Pet Walk if I can't bring my pet?

Yes! Pet Walk is a pet-friendly walk to raise funds for animals in need, which means everyone is welcome to Pet Walk with AND without a pet, and there will be plenty of people who do not have pets or have their dog stay at home.

Can I attend/enjoy Pet Walk if I don't have a dog?

Absolutely! Pet Walk is a fun family-friendly and dog-friendly walk for anyone who wants to support the work WHS does for animals in need in our community. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the festivities, regardless of whether or not you have your own pet to bring. Trust us, whether you're participating with friends, family or co-workers, this fun-filled event will have something for everyone! Check out our day-of activities here.

I’ve registered for Pet Walk; can my children and spouse walk with me?

Children 5 and under are free, but everyone else must register for the walk. Day-of registration fees increase by $10.00 per participation type. The festival portion of Pet Walk is for registered participants only, and you can listen to music, visit vendor booths, enjoy our games and activities, food and beverages, and much more after the walk!

Can I register the day of the event?

Yes, you can register on-site, although the fee will increase by $10.00 per participation type. This means fees increase to $40 per adult walker (age 18+) and $30 for youth walkers (ages 6-17 years old).

Can I register by mail?

Yes. For those who aren't able to register online, download our Offline Registration Form and fill one out for each person registering for the event. Send this form, along with your registration fee and any donations before August 1, 2024, to:

Wisconsin Humane Society
Attn: Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha
7811 60th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142

After August 1, you will need to register at the event on Saturday, August 3 starting at 8:30 a.m. Day-of registration increases by $10 per registration type.

What do you do with the money raised from Pet Walk?

100% of the proceeds from Pet Walk go right back to helping the animals the Wisconsin Humane Society cares for every year. Because of your support for events like Pet Walk, every adoptable animal has as long as it takes to find a home, regardless of time or space. WHS does not receive general government funding. We are funded through the generous support of community-minded companies, foundations, and caring individuals and through special events like Pet Walk.

Is my registration fee tax-deductible?

The IRS considers the entry fee for a charitable walk to be the price paid for attending and participating in the event, and, as such, the fee is not tax-deductible. However, anything donated above and beyond your Pet Walk registration fee is deductible. 100% of donations made to support Pet Walk participants and WHS are tax deductible. If you’re asking friends, family and co-workers to sponsor you for the walk, let them know that their sponsorship is tax-deductible.

What vaccinations does my dog need to attend the event?

All dogs need to be current on their Rabies (if over 4 months of age), Distemper, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines before the walk. Please check your records because even if you adopted from us, you may not have all the vaccinations required.

Can I drop my child off to do the walk with our dog?

No. All children under 16 years old must be under direct adult supervision at all times during the event.

How do I get to the event?

Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha will be held at Petrifying Springs Park, located at 5555 7th Street Kenosha, WI 53144. You can find directions here.

Where can I park?

You can find free parking in the parking lot at Pets Park near the Biergarten and baseball diamond. Parking is on a first come-first served basis.

FUNDRAISING QUESTIONS

Can I raise money offline (checks and cash) even if I sign up online? 

Absolutely! Every participant can choose their preferred fundraising format. You can send your cash and check donations directly to WHS and we'll enter the donations in your participant center for you. Just be sure to record names, addresses and amount for these donations on our pledge form here so that we can track them properly and include them on your fundraising web page.  

Do I still qualify for fundraising prizes?

Yes! Prizes start for those who raise $50 or more and can be found on our prize page here.

How do I collect my fundraising prizes?

Shirts and prizes will be available at the registration and prize pavilion starting at 8:30 a.m. on August 3.

What's the deadline to collect donations to earn prizes?

Participants can still qualify for prizes for donations they collect through August 3.

Is donating online safe and secure? 

You can donate without worry knowing that we partner with the online fundraising experts at Luminate Online to ensure the safest and most secure transactions possible. 

 

Can you change the recognition name of a donation I’ve already made? 

Yes. Please contact our team at mdiffley@wihumane.org so that we can credit donations to the proper person.  

TEAM QUESTIONS

Should we create teams for this event?

Definitely! Those happy hours, friends and family video calls, and work meetings are great opportunities to ask others to join your team for this year's Pet Walk! After all, how many times have your pets interrupted your video calls the last two years? Many people are looking for positive ways to engage with their community and the people they're used to seeing every day, and coming together (while apart) to support a charity you care about is a great way to help everyone join in something bigger than themselves and feel good. 

How many people make up a team?  

Two or more people are required to form a team.    

I registered as an individual but now would like to join or create a team.  What do I do? 

Contact our team at mdiffley@wihumane.org and request your desired team. We’ll update your record for you.  

How are the prizes distributed to me if I’m part of a team? 

Prizes are distributed based on individual fundraising accomplishments, regardless of whether or not you are on a team.