Live Music, Food Trucks & Maker's Market
Walk and fundraise to save the lives of homeless pets and to raise awareness about the homeless pet crisis. Do good and then enjoy the day downtown at Genoa Park, with Washington Blvd lined with sponsor's booths, artisan vendors, with over 25 makers and delicious food trucks, snacks, and drinks scattered throughout. Enjoy your lunch, shopping, and live music by Rhythm & Rus while relaxing by the Scioto River, while making a difference for animals.
FOOD TRUCKS
Pets Welcome!
By participating in the PetPromise Walk for the Animals you will be part of over 1,000 people and pets walking to raise awareness of the pet overpopulation crisis and how rescue, education, spay and neuter, and adoption are the only way that we can solve this problem!
Walk with others who care about animals and stick around for raffles, contests, prizes, music, shop at the vendors/sponsors marketplace, enjoy lunch from the food trucks while relaxing on the bank of the Scioto River and knowing you made a difference int he life of an animal and for the future of all animals in Ohio.
Do you have a pup who loves meeting new friends, trying new activities, or freebies from local vendors? How about a cat who enjoys walks in an enclosed stroller? They are welcome to attend with you!
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:30am - Welcome! Arrive and enjoy the Vendor/Sponsors Marketplace or make signs to carry on the walk to share our message!
10:15am - Start lining up to walk
10:30am - We Walk!
11:00am - Music, Food & Fun!
Shop Vendor/Sponsor Marketplace.
Sponsor Passport Activity
Highest individual and team fundraisers announced.
Announce Pet Costume Contest Winners.
Enjoy Lunch from Food Truck Vendors.
Raffle Winners Announced.
2:00pm - Event ends
A word about dog safety: Dogs need to be leashed (please no retractable leashes) and up-to-date with all vaccinations. Please use good judgment as far as the temperament and physical capability of your dog for this event.
Coming Soon!
Local Artisan Maker
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Local Artisan Maker
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Local Artisan Maker
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Unique Craftsman Vendor
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Artisian Vendor
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Local Artisan Maker
Maker's Market
Sunday Sept. 28th 10am-2
Downtown Columbus Genoa Park
This one-mile walk, fundraiser, with vendor marketplace, food trucks, music and celebration benefits thousands of local dogs and cats in need, helping to ensure they receive the medical care, shelter, rehabilitation, and second chances they deserve -- one step at a time.
When animal lovers like you come together, incredible things happen. When you walk for animals, you walk for more lifesaving medical treatments, more animals rescued from abuse and neglect, and more resources provided to pets in need in underserved communities. Every dollar raised makes a big impact on the animals in our community and the people who love them.
Register to Walk. There’s no registration fee to take part. But we encourage you to set up your fundraising page, and invite your friends and family to donate in honor of your efforts. If you have a group of folks who will be walking together—such as a Community Partner group, a workplace, a club, or even a group of friends—you should register as a team. You can also choose to join an existing team, or support other walkers and teams. The funds you raise will help us continue to rescue and provide lifesaving services to animals in need. When you walk for animals, every step is a second chance.
*All registered participants that raise $50+ will receive a commemorative t-shirt to memorialize their participation and concern for the homeless pet crisis.
*Raise $50+ on or before August 30th and you will receive your t-shirt prior to event day to wear for the Walk!
PRIZES FOR TOP FUNDRAISERS
COMING SOON!
WALK FOR ANIMALS FAQ's
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Event Location: Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215
Parking Logistics: ARRIVAL AND PARKING:
Event Festivities: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Opening Ceremony/Walk: 10:15 AM
Post Event Festivities: 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
How long is the walk? Approximately 1.0 miles
What is allowed at the event: Dogs, Strollers, Wheelchairs
Can participants turn in donations at the event? Cash and checks will not be accepted at the walk, but there will be ways to donate electronically on the day of the event.
Will there be food? Food and vendors with food for purchase will be available. Please bring all forms of payment.
What if it rains on the event day? The event is rain or shine.
Is the event appropriate for children & pets? Yes! The PetPromse Walk for the Animals is a multi-generational and pet-friendly event!
Do kids need to register? Children 12 years old and younger do not need to register but must be accompanied by an adult.
How do I get a T-shirt? All registered participants who raise $50+ on their individual fundraising page will receive a t-shirt.
**If you raise $50+ on or before August 30th, you will get your t-shirt before the event! All other $50+ fundraisers can pick up their shirts or they will be mailed to you after the event.
**Big News! 🐾**
We’re thrilled to announce the *PetPromise Walk for the Animals*, our biggest, most heart-filled fundraiser of the year — and you’re invited to be part of it!
📅 **Sunday, September 28, 2025**
🕙 **10:00 AM – 2:00 PM** (Festivities begin at 9:30 AM)
📍 **Genoa Park, Downtown Columbus**
This one-mile walk brings our community together for a fun, tail-wagging celebration that benefits thousands of local dogs and cats in need. Along with the walk, enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and a joyful atmosphere that celebrates second chances.
**Every step you take helps provide:**
- Lifesaving medical care
- Shelter and rehab for neglected and abused animals
- Vital resources for pets in underserved communities
**How to Get Involved:**
✅ *Register to Walk* — It’s free!
💪 *Create a fundraising page* and rally support from friends, family, and fellow animal lovers
👣 *Join or create a team* to walk together and multiply your impact
🎽 *Raise $50 or more and receive a commemorative t-shirt!*
🎁 *Top fundraiser prizes — Coming soon!*
**Important Dates:**
✨ Raise $50 by **August 31st** to ensure you'll have it in time for the Walk
Whether you walk solo or with a pack, **every step is a second chance** for an animal in need. Rain or shine, we’ll be walking, wagging, and working toward a future where every pet has a home.
👉 Learn more, register, and start fundraising
📞 Questions? Call 614-738-2149 or email pets@petpromise.org
Let’s make some paw-sitive change, Columbus. See you at the Walk! 🐶🐱
