Hosted by Maryland SPCA Inc

Virtual –  Advance Registration

Festival for the Animals is going virtual! From September 9 to September 26, grab your pet for a classic walkathon and help us unlock $65,000 in donations.

Take 3,000 steps a day—representing every pet adopted annually—by walking, running, or playing with your furry friend. Every mile we complete together will unlock $100 in donations. If we reach our goal of 650 miles, the Maryland SPCA will unlock a total of $65,000. You can submit your steps on this page beginning September 9.

And don’t be shy when you’re out walking. Snap some photos of you and your pet for our Festival Tails photo contest on Facebook! You can email photos to [email protected] or use #FestivalForTheAnimals on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Want an event t-shirt? Become a participant and fundraise or donate at least $40.

Since 1995, the festival has been a Maryland tradition celebrating the bond between humans and animals. Don’t let social distancing stop you from connecting! Join a community of pet lovers to support the MD SPCA.