Are you ready to take a step that makes a difference? This September, lace up your sneakers, grab your leash, and join the inaugural Best Friends' Walk—a month-long fundraiser event that invites you to walk your dog while supporting the vital mission of PetRescue, an animal welfare charity dedicated to finding loving homes for homeless pets.
Why Participate in the Best Friends' Walk?
The Best Friends' Walk is not just another dog-walking event; it's a movement. Every step you take directly impacts the lives of thousands of pets across Australia who are looking for their forever homes. Here's why you should be a part of this incredible cause:
- Support Pet Rescue Efforts: By participating in the walk, you enjoy quality time with your furry friend and raise funds for PetRescue's programs. These include their adoption platform, crisis care support, and initiatives that keep pets safe and loved in their homes.
- Make a Real Difference: Over 69,000 pets were without homes last year. Your participation in the Best Friends' Walk can help decrease this number, allowing more pets to be matched with caring families.
- Celebrate the Bond with Your Pet: This event honours the special connection between you and your pet. Don't have a pet? No problem! You can still join the walk and support the cause, making a difference for pets in need.
How to Get Involved
Signing up is easy and completely free. Visit the Best Friends' Walk website to register. Once signed up, you can choose your distance goal—5km, 50km, or more (Ensure it's suitable for your furry friend's abilities, too) —and start walking anytime, anywhere throughout September.
- Set Your Goal: Every step counts, whether you aim to walk 1km a day or challenge yourself with 100km over the month. Tailor the challenge to fit your and your pet's fitness levels.
- Fundraise for a Cause: Invite friends, family, and colleagues to donate to support your walk. Every dollar you raise brings us closer to securing safe, loving homes for pets across Australia.
- Share Your Journey: Connect with a community of pet lovers, share your progress, and celebrate every milestone. Post your photos and stories on social media using the hashtag #BestFriendsWalk and inspire others to join.
Impact of Your Participation
When you participate in the Best Friends' Walk, you're not just walking—you're walking purposefully. Here's how your efforts will make a tangible impact:
- Finding Homes for Homeless Pets: The funds raised will support PetRescue's adoption platform, helping connect pets with families who love and care for them.
- Supporting Pets in Need: Your contributions will bolster life-saving programs like crisis care support, large-scale food donations to rescue communities, and pet transport programs that remove geographic barriers to adoption.
- Creating Safe Spaces: PetRescue also works on preventative measures, ensuring that pets remain safe and out of rescue systems by supporting the communities that care for them.
Join the Walk and Make a Difference
So this September, don't just walk your dog—walk for a cause. Your participation in the Best Friends' Walk will bring us one step closer to a future where every pet has a home. Sign up today, set your goal, and take strides together to help homeless pets across Australia.
Visit the Best Friends' Walk website to learn more and register. Let's make a difference, one step at a time.
About PetRescue
PetRescue is a national animal welfare charity connecting rescue pets with loving families. With nearly 5 million Australians visiting their adoption platform annually, PetRescue is a crucial lifeline for homeless pets nationwide. Through various support programs, PetRescue ensures that every pet can find a loving home.
Join the movement today. Walk your dog, raise funds, and help secure a brighter future for homeless pets.
