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18th Annual Walk n Wag
October 6, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Montgomery Humane Society for the 18th Annual Walk ‘N Wag one-mile pledge walk in Blount Cultural Park on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Join hundreds of pets and pet lovers as they participate in this pledge walk to support the over 8,600 homeless animals in the Montgomery area.
Registration Information:
Early Registration-before Saturday, October 6, 2018-all participants are $20 per person (which includes an official 2018 Walk ‘N Wag t-shirt). You can register on-line, by mail, In Person or on Event Day.
Event Day Registration-Between 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, all participants are $25.00 per person (which includes an official 2018 Walk ‘N Wag t-shirt).
Children ages 6 and under are FREE
“Dog Pack” Registration – Form a group of friends or co-workers (up to 10 people) and register as a Dog Pack. Dog Packs raise a minimum of $200.00 and walk as a group. Dog Packs have their name on the Walk ‘N Wag t-shirts, and are eligible to win an award. Dog Pack registration deadline for your Dog Pack’s name to be included on the Walk ‘N Wag t-shirt: is Friday, September 28, 2018.
Schedule of Events:
8:00 a.m. Late registration and pledge turn in
8:00 a.m. Silent Auction Opens
8:20 a.m. 50-yard Doggie Dash competition
8:55 a.m. Walk ‘N Wag kickoff
9:00 a.m. Walk Starts
9:45 a.m. Howl-aday Card Contest Winners Announced
10:05 a.m. Dog Agility Demonstration
10:25 a.m. Pet Contests and Awards for Top Pledges
11:25 a.m. Silent Auction closes
Pet Contests:
Longest Tail
Owner/Pet Look-a-Like
Best Pet Halloween Costume
“Frosty Paws” Treat Eating Contest
Event Guidelines
All dogs MUST have proof of current rabies vaccination (tag or certificate)
Be aware of your pet’s athletic abilities: event officials reserve the right to stop a walker whose pet appears over exerted.
Only bring your dog if he or she is well socialized around people and other dogs
Use a six-foot or shorter leash at all times
MHS event officials reserve the right to refuse entry to any aggressive dogs
All dogs must be older than 3 months of age
Maximum of two dogs per walker
Make sure your dog is not in season
Clean up after your pet
MHS reserves the right to expel any dog that proves to be a liability to the safety of other participants.