{"id":2472,"date":"2020-07-08T14:10:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T14:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.humanepa.org\/?p=2472"},"modified":"2020-07-08T14:10:50","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T14:10:50","slug":"walking-for-the-animals-is-lifesaving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.humanepa.org\/?p=2472","title":{"rendered":"Walking for the Animals is Lifesaving"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><em>By: Lauren Henderson, Director of Events &amp; Corporate Relations for Humane Pennsylvania<\/em><\/h5>\n<p>When we first kicked around the idea of hosting this year\u2019s Walk for the Animals &amp; Walktoberfest virtually, I wasn\u2019t sure how that would shape out. Our annual Walk for the Animals &amp; Walktoberfest has been built to be an in-person event. The vendors, the dogs, the packs, the live music; every detail has been thoroughly figured out to make sure the in-person Walk is enjoyed by all. But how does it work when the in-person Walk becomes virtual?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2474 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.humanepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/104053459_2004351116364254_3217906921754914433_o-290x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.humanepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/104053459_2004351116364254_3217906921754914433_o-290x300.png 290w, https:\/\/blog.humanepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/104053459_2004351116364254_3217906921754914433_o-768x795.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.humanepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/104053459_2004351116364254_3217906921754914433_o.png 927w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On June 2<sup>nd<\/sup> we officially announced this year\u2019s 43<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Walk for the Animals &amp; Walktoberfest, Virtually, and it was so well received and supported, that not one day has passed without a registration, sponsorship, raffle ticket purchase, or donation. It\u2019s quite literally amazing to see in the midst of a pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The support was so incredible, we extended the original virtual Walk dates to ensure everyone who wanted to support had the opportunity to do so. It is now set for July 24<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 July 26<sup>th<\/sup>, which means if you haven\u2019t yet registered there\u2019s still time!<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Walk will no doubt look, and feel different. But over the course of those 3 days we encourage you to take your canine companion out on a stroll, proudly wear your virtual Walk t-shirt, and let every know you\u2019re walking for the animals! We\u2019ll share photos and videos of other walkers doing the same thing. Together we can still accomplish what our in-person Walk sets out to do every year. Visit our virtual vendor websites and support their services. Thank our sponsors for their unwavering support, especially this year. If you haven\u2019t already, join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/925388097934675\">virtual Walk Facebook event<\/a>, and join a group of people walking for the animals.<\/p>\n<p>The lifesaving funds raised through this year\u2019s virtual Walk are critical. <a href=\"https:\/\/humane-pennsylvania-store.myshopify.com\/collections\/humane-pennsylvania-events\/products\/2020-virtual-walk-for-the-animals-walktoberfest-general-walker-registration\">Please register<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/humane-pennsylvania-store.myshopify.com\/collections\/humane-pennsylvania-events\/products\/raffle-basket-virtual-walk\">Purchase some raffle tickets<\/a>. Tell a friend. Ask a relative or friend from out of state to donate and help us complete our 50 State Challenge. <a href=\"https:\/\/humanepa.org\/donations\/online-donations\/\">Please donate<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Lauren Henderson, Director of Events &amp; Corporate Relations for Humane Pennsylvania When we first kicked around the idea of hosting this year\u2019s Walk for the Animals &amp; Walktoberfest virtually, I wasn\u2019t sure how that would shape out. Our annual Walk for the Animals &amp; Walktoberfest has been built to be an in-person event. 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