PHOENIX – Get groovy with the Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL), Arizona’s oldest and largest no-kill shelter, as they present the 23nd annual Walk to Save Animals on Saturday, November 6. The theme, “50 Years of Stayin Alive” is an homage to the inception of AAWL in 1971 as the nonprofit celebrates its 50th anniversary and over 100,000 animal lives saved. The 70’s themed walk will include all of the fun of walking with friends, family and coworkers, plus visiting local vendors. The event starts at 8 a.m. at Tempe Town Lake.
Activities at the event include: the clinic corner with free health supplies for pets, a fun activity play zone, pictures with Santa, designated shopping zones for people and pets, interactive photo stations and a beer garden for adults from Walter Station Brewery. To keep the community safe, AAWL will be practicing social distancing and encourage all unvaccinated guests over the age of 5 years old to wear masks in crowded areas.
The Walk to Save Animals is AAWL’s largest annual fundraiser, bringing together a community of people and dogs to raise funds for the thousands of homeless and medically in-need animals the shelter rescues across Arizona. By registering to participate as an individual or team, you are helping end animal homelessness. Funds raised at the event help AAWL save more than 4,000 animals at risk of euthanasia, provide medical care for sick or injured animals, deliver behavior training to dogs in need, and so much more.
Sign up now to receive $10 off registration before September 30. Prices increase October 1. All walkers receive a FREE Walk to Save Animals T-shirt. Additional prizes are available for select fundraising goals.
Walkers can document their journey on social media with the hashtag #WalkToSaveAnimals and #ThisIsHowIWalk
WHO: Arizona Animal Welfare League
WHAT: The 23nd annual Walk to Save Animals, Arizona Animal Welfare League’s largest yearly fundraiser. Walkers of all ages can take advantage of gorgeous fall temperatures with their pup, family, friends or coworkers as they stride toward ending animal homelessness in Arizona.
WHEN: Saturday, November 6 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Tempe Beach Park 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
COST: $25 for team captains and adults, $15 for youth 12-17 years-old. Pricing increase $10 after September 30.
To learn more about AAWL and the Walk to Save Animals, follow the shelter on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or visit www.aawl.org.
About Arizona Animal Welfare League
The Arizona Animal Welfare League is the oldest and largest no-kill shelter in Arizona. Founded in 1971, AAWL rehomes and rehabilitates more than 4,000 rescue animals across the state that have been abandoned or surrendered. Besides adoptions, AAWL offers a variety of services with their animal foster programs, Rural Rescue outreach, youth education, and low-cost clinic. For more information, visit aawl.org.
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