The Walk is a fundraiser for the animals. We depend on the proceeds of the Walk to care for the thousands of animals that will come through doors of shelters and rescues this year. We ask that you do raise money in order to attend the Walk. You can also make a personal donation.

There isn’t a minimum, but $25 is suggested. If you do not raise money, a personal donation is suggested.

If you receive pledges after the Walk, please mail them to: Attn: Walk 4 Animals, Parks & Rec. Dept., City of Leesburg, PO Box 490630, Leesburg, Florida 34749; including a note with your name, address, and request to add the donations to your walk total.

Please note that all donors who provide an email address will be automatically thanked by Walk 4 Animals volunteers.

Yes! We have many people who attend the Walk and leave their pets at home. If you don’t have a pet, or you feel the Walk may be stressful for your pet, please leave your pet at home.

No. We don’t want to create additional stress for our shelter animals and want them to be available for adoption.

If you received any cash or check donations, please bring them to the Walk. Also, please bring any matching gift forms.

The walk is approximately one mile but you can turn around at any time.

It is too difficult to accommodate large animals now. However, if you do wish to bring them on the walk, please contact us and we will see about including them next year.

No. All children must be under direct adult supervision at all times at the Walk.

The Walk will be held- rain or shine!

No, we request for liability reasons that you carry your personal items with you, or lock these items in the trunk of your car for safekeeping.

You can register on the day of the walk at the Registration tent at 8:00 am.

There will be plenty of free parking at Ski Beach. Ski Beach is the large open area across the bay, along Lakeshore Drive, where the sand volleyball courts are located.

Start & End Times: Registration will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. with the actual walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy the festivities, vendors, demonstrations and games until noon.

Walk Route: The walk will begin on Ski Beach in Venetian Gardens (this is where all of the vendors will be located, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies). The walk will go along Lakeshore Drive, to 9th Street, along Boylston Street and back to Ski Beach via Washington Avenue. The walk is approximately 1 mile, but you can turn around at any point to shorten the Walk for either you, or your pets’ needs.

Yes you can! You can raise money for the Walk and if you are not able to attend the day of, mail in your pledges to Attn: Walk 4 Animals, Parks & Rec. Dept., City of Leesburg, 250 Ball Park Road, Leesburg, Florida 34748.

2 or more people make up a "doc pack".

You will find a variety of food and beverage vendors at Venetian Gardens. Water for pets is available all around the grounds the day of the Walk and there will be a water stop along the Walk Route with free water for pets and their humans. Of course your companion pooch can always pick up a treat in our Doggy Midway by participating in one of many canine games - everyone's a winner at the Walk 4 Animals!