2023 Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest supporting The Nebraska Humane Society
2023 Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest supporting The Nebraska Humane Society
About 2023 Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest
The most important thing at the Walk & Dog Fest is YOU!
Nebraska's largest dog-friendly event!
Sunday, September 24, 2023
11 a.m - 230 p.m.
Nebraska Humane Society Meadow
8929 Fort Street
Hey! What's this all about?
Glad you asked....
Love animals? Want to see about 200 dogs at one time?
Boy, do we have the place for you on Sunday September 24th!
Family and dog friendly, sponsor booths with give-aways, family zone, silent auction, rescue groups, beer garden, live music, adoption parade, and did we mention 200 dogs?!
Raise Money!
You can earn great incentives and best of all, save the lives of animals in need. There’s no fee to participate, but the more you raise, the more great incentives you will earn and the more lives you will save. Check out our Fundraising Guide to help you!
Snap a Pic!
Snap some pics and share on social!
@nehumanesociety and #NHSWalk
Fun for All!
In Person and Virtual Vendor Village
Beer Garden and Food Court
Kid's Zone
Rescue Groups
Incentives
Adoption Parade
Did you know?
The very first Walk for the Animals took place in 1989, with 50 people and their pets. Last year, 742 of you registered and raised funds to help animals in need.
We would like to extend a huge round of a-paws to everyone who has walked over the years to save homeless animals and give them the second chance they deserve.
Please join us this year, so together, we can save the lives of more animals.
Why Come to the Walk & Dog Fest?
You are the most important part of the Walk & Dog Fest!
The Nebraska Humane Society protects, saves and enriches the lives of animals in the communities we serve. By participating in the Walk & Dog Fest you are saving the lives of more than 20,000 animals who come through our doors each year in need of shelter, care and healing before finding their forever home. Your support makes a difference. And you can come celebrate with us on Sunday September 24th here at the Shelter from 11am - 230pm!
How Your Support Makes a Difference
By supporting the Walk & Dog Fest, you are making a difference all year long. Thanks to donors like YOU, a lot was accomplished last year.
- 7,318 animals were adopted into their forever home
- 2,294 lost animals were reunited with their owners
- 224 foster homes cared for 1,604 fragile animals
- 13,033 diagnostic tests were performed
- 4,715 spays/neuters were performed on adoptable pets
- 1,598 specialized surgeries and dental procedures were performed
- 5,233 animals were microchipped
- 34,919 calls were responded to by NHS Animal Control
- 1,300 children and adults attended NHS presentations/shelter tours
- 209 youth participated in Camp Kindness
- 781 people attended NHS dog training classes
- 616 people and 3,740 pets were provided with emergency pet food by the NHS Pet Food Pantry
Just think of what is possible this year, with your help.