The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of our 12th Annual Walk for Pets Event and Festival, held on June 15th at Harbourview Park in Collingwood. This year, over 250 dedicated pet champions gathered to walk or run and save pets, raising an astounding $160,328 and counting. These funds will directly support the day-to-day operations and essential programs at the GTHS, helping thousands of pets in need.
We were grateful to have the support of
Caron Shepley’s Paws 4 Cause, which honours the legacy of Caron Shepley, a
life-long animal lover who dedicated her life to raising funds for animal
causes before her untimely passing last September. “We are so thrilled that
Paws 4 Cause has joined us to help make this the most successful Walk for Pets
in GTHS history,” said Lisa Stucke, annual fund manager for the GTHS.
New this year was the Rainbow Bridge
installation along the trail, where participants could remember their beloved
pets. Additionally, the event featured a Kid Zone with face painting and a
photo booth, live music by Strange
Potatoes, and an on-site Yappy Hour hosted by the Collingwood Brewery.
Special recognition goes to our top contributors:
Largest Team: Owen & Associates, with 35 entrants who collectively walked 5,500 kms to save pets. WOW!
Top Fundraising Team: GTHS Adoptions Team, led by Cheryl and Kevin Drynan, exemplified a tremendous team effort.
Top Individual Fundraiser: Barbara Foster and her dog Blue, who walked in memory of Hunter. Barbara and Blue, thank you!
Race Winners:
Top Male with a dog
Francois Fournier (fastest overall time)
Top Female with a dog
Megan White
Top Male Solo
Grant Jackson
Top Female Solo
Jessica White
We were honoured to have MP Dowdall and Mayor Hamlin welcome everyone at the event, while MPP Brian Saunderson sent his regrets.
The success of this event would not have been possible without our incredible sponsors. Our Ignite Sponsors included Owen & Associates, REN’s Pets, and the RBC Foundation. Our Inspire Sponsors were Tatham & Associates, Leggatt Blue Mountain Honda, BDO, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Nestle Purina. The Trails End Sponsors were Carnevore Mountain and BFF by Georgian Spirit Co. Hydration Stations were sponsored by Global Pet Foods, Bosley Realty South Georgian Bay, and Duntroon Highlands. Media Sponsor 95.1 The Peak FM.
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to
our In-kind Sponsors:
- Cass Audio
- Tim Hortons
- Loblaw
- Blue Mountain Village Association
- Duntroon Highlands
- Boston Pizza
- Crumps
- Bold by Nature
Special thanks to the Drynan Family Foundation for their tireless passion for pets and leadership of Walk for Pets. We also thank Anne Heidebrecht and her family for the Walk for Pets Rainbow
Bridge Tribute, believing in the power of pets now and forever in our hearts, and in special memory of Donnie Thomson of Mountain Shores Pizza.
Our event partners V02 Sports Co., the Collingwood Brewery, Duntroon Highlands Golf, C3, and adventure photographer Trent Dilkie, played crucial roles in making this event a reality. Your contributions and support have been invaluable.
Thanks to the relentless efforts of all participants, volunteers, and sponsors, we surpassed our goal by more than $25,000. Your dedication and passion for helping pets in need have made a significant
difference. Together, we are making a lasting impact and saving lives, one step at a time.
We are already planning for next year and cannot wait to see even more pet champions joining us for another incredible event. Thank you for believing in the mission of the GTHS and for being a part
of our community.
Together, we are making a difference!
