When and where is the 2025Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest Fundraiser ?​

September 28, 2025. Nebraska Humane Society meadow - 8929 Fort Street.

What happens the day of the Walk?

We are glad you asked! 

Event Day Schedule

11 am: Gates open
10:45 am- 2 pm: Shuttle buses run
11 a.m: Vendor Village, Rescue Groups, Silent Auction, Family Zone, Food area and Tito's Canine Cantina open                                                                                  

11:20 am: Flyball Demonstration

11:45 a.m.: Adoption Parade
12:30 pm Flyball Demonstration

1 p.m.: Take a mile-long walk along the Keystone Trail and then come back to finish the day on the meadow!
3 p.m.: Tito's Canine Cantina closes​

The Walk - a great way to finish the day!

·      Kicks off at 1 p.m. from the NHS Meadow at the Admission Gate
·     Listen for the announcement from the Mainstage.
·     The route is just a mile along the Keystone trail!
·     For a shorter walk, try the Dachshund Dash, which begins at the north end of the meadow just outside the fence—about a quarter mile of walking.
·     Once you’re back, follow the crowd and enjoy festivities on the meadow.


Who wants a T- shirt? Or should we say, who doesn't want a T-shirt?                

To Celebrate our birthday, we have a deal for you!
2025 marks the 150th birthday of the NHS! 
This year, all you need to do is donate a minimum of $20 or bring one bag of pet food (minimum of 5 lbs) or cans of dog or cat food (minimum of 5 cans). Yep! That's it. Bring your donations to the Walk on Sunday September 28th starting at 11am, hand us the donation or the food and you will receive a Walk t-shirt! (Thank you to a very generous donor)  
What a year to remember...... speaking of remembering. Please continue to raise much needed money donations as well! These donations mean the world to the Shelter and the homeless animals. Want to really help the animals? 
When you raise $500 you and a guest will be invited into Club 500! (It's kind of like a birthday present from us to you!) AND we'll have your name on a VIP list for special parking!
Your admission into Club 500 membership comes with refreshments and giveaways for you and your doggo.
As a local nonprofit, we rely on your support. We hope that you’ll collect donations from friends and family for the animals.


What is the difference between Teams and Groups?

 A Team is a group of people working together throughout the Walk & Dog Fest. You can sign up as a Team Captain, recruit members and you all work toward your team goal of saving the lives of as many animals as you can. A Group is something you can join, in addition to your team. For example, if you are Team all the funds you raise will be credited to your personal and team pages.

 You can also form multiple company teams, allowing departments to compete against each other and request a ‘Company Name Group’ be made so you can track the company’s collective impact. If you need a company group made, contact Gordon at gkrentz@nehumanesociety.org.

What do I do if someone wants to donate cash or check? 

You can track those donations online in your profile. Make sure the checks are made out to: Nebraska Humane Society and mail to:        

Nebraska Humane Society, 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134

Or, you can bring the cash and checks to the Nebraska Humane Society at 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134. Please make sure you have all the donations in an envelope with your name and contact information.

How do I enter a check or cash I have collected for the Walk?

It's a little tricky, but you can do it!!!

​Go to your Walk Participant Center. You can do this by going to upper right-hand corner of this page and click on "Manage My Page"

  • Once there click on  "This is where you can send emails , thank your friends and enter checks and cash' in the menu on the left side.

  • Next, click on "enter cash/checks".

  • Click on “Enter a Cash or Check Donation”

  • Then select the method of payment

  • Click “Save”

  • This amount will populate into your fundraising total.

  • Then you can mail or bring the checks in person to the Nebraska Humane Society at 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134.

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    How do I get my T-shirt for fundraising ?

    There will a Donation tent the morning of the Walk & Dog Fest. Stop by and we'll take care of you!

    Where does my money go when I donate to the Nebraska Humane Society?

    We are so glad you asked!  All donations raised will directed to our Critical Care.

    How do I gain admission the day of the Walk?

    There is no admission fee to come to the Walk & Dog Fest!

    Where do I park the day of the Walk?
    Complimentary parking with Shuttle Bus service will be available from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm in the CubeSmart Self Storage parking lot located at 5646 N 90th Street. (This is about a block and a half from the Shelter.) Dogs are permitted on the bus. There is limited parking in the Nebraska Humane Society main lot. 


    Shuttle bus the day of the Walk!

    The shuttle bus will run from 10:45 - 1:45. You can catch the shuttle at CubeSmart Storage about 2 blocks away at 5646 N 90th St!  And your doggo is welcome on board!