We are proud to announce that GTHS Walk for Pets 2023 exceeded our fundraising goal of $120,000, with donations still arriving and being welcomed over the next few days. Thank you for your part in Walk for Pets success. You are a community of pet champions, who are passionate about the programs and services of the GTHS. Thousands of pets in South Georgian Bay will be supported thanks to your tireless efforts.
GTHS Pet Champions from all over South Georgian Bay came together for Walk for Pets 2023. 167 registrants and 35 teams and all their furry friends went the distance to directly fund day-to-day operations to support the pets that come into our care.
The GTHS Walk for Pets Main Event was held at The Collingwood Brewery where animal lovers and their pets gathered and made memories in celebration of the GTHS. It was the perfect finish to our largest signature event of the year.
Thank you to all our registrants, donors, event sponsors, volunteers, and in-kind partners. We cannot continue to do the work we do without you. You keep the lights on and let love shine at the GTHS.
GTHS relies heavily on community fundraising. The success of our annual Walkathon ensures we keep providing innovative and customized compassionate care to the vulnerable pets and people of South Georgian Bay. Supporting Walk for Pets means you will help support the programs and services of the GTHS, such as:
- The GTHS Hospital, which is one of the only low-cost spay/neuter hospitals operating in a wide geographic region that performs 2,500 surgeries annually.
- GTHS Access to Care Programs and Services that help keep 3,000 pets together with their families during emergencies and crisis and out of the shelter system.
- GTHS Lifelong Learning Programs which have impacted more than 2,000 youth through After School and online programming.
- GTHS Adoption Services, which helps find loving homes for 1,200 animals annually.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP FUNDRAISERS TO-DATE
Top Individuals |
| Top Teams |
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Blue “Walks For Pets” 2023
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| Owen & Associates |
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Bob Tail Cats 2023
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| Mila Saves Pets |
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Gayle Stucke |
| Tarryn Lennox Real Estate |
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Deanna Marshall |
| GTHS Hospital Team |
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Sonya Reichel |
| GTHS Adoption Team |
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Crazy Carole |
| Spire Tea – Timmy & Lily |
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Kristin Holmes |
| The Bloodhound Gang |
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Graham’s a good boy- Melissa Joynt |
| Bergen’s Brigade |
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Sue and Goldie |
| Meridian Credit Union |
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Joanne Brown |
| Gladstone Farm Rides for GTHS |
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This year’s Walk for Pets was brought to you by an amazing group of animal lovers, advocates, and fundraisers.
Thank you to our formidable Event Committee for your creativity, integrity, and passion. We are FUREVER thankful for you!
WALKATHON EVENT COMMITTEE
Joanne Brown | Andrea Foy | Jaclyn Jones | Jen Worrall l Daniela Schulze
Thank you to our amazing Event Sponsors for championing this event!
Presenting Sponsor
Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc.
Ignite Sponsor
Owen & Associates Inc.
Inspire Sponsors
Barriston Law | Boehringer Ingelheim | Meridian l Municipality of Meaford l Nestle Purina l Sensor Prasad Family| Tatham Engineering
Initiate Sponsors
Baker Tilly l CIBC Collingwood
Media Sponsor
95.1 The Peak FM
Community Sponsors
Beauty Marked Permanent Makeup l Benefitting Best Friends l Georgian Spirits Company l Blue Mountain Medium l Blue Mountain Raw l Bock Property Management Group l Bruce Wine Bar l Buff-It Detailing l Captured by Kirsten l Central Detailing l Cheezed Blue Mountain l Cindy Lewis & Associates l Coast to Coast Plumbing l Collingwood Home Hardware l Cowan & Vaillancourt LLP l Creemore Springs Brewery l De Palma & Associates Legal Services l Dogs at Blue l Eagles Weed Control l Free Spirit Tours l Georgian Design Centre l Georgian Shores Dental l Heal Human Canine l Hot Mess Boutique l Jane Moysey, Royal LePage Locations North l Nicky’s Doughnuts l Olea Health l Painting by Michael l Park Sign l SafeK9Services l See Sawyer Run l Sunnidale Kennels l The Collingwood Brewery l The Dog Club Suites l The Tucker Wilson Group Scotia Wealth l Thornbury Bakery l Time Ward The Mortgage Centre l WSP l Young Project Management and Design Inc l Captured by Kirsten l Royal Canin l Park Sign
In-Kind Donations
Dave West | Loblaws | Boston Pizza | Mullin’s Pet Market