Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:30am
Our biggest fundraiser of the year, Doggie Dash ensures that OHS can continue providing our critical life-saving programs and services for the community. The success of this event is only possible with the help of thousands of caring individuals who raise funds and advocate for animals in need!
Walk/Run and Pet Festival
Not Just Another Walk in the Park
We hope you'll join us to show your support in-person by walking a Doggie Dash route and enjoying the pet festival. Doggie Dash is dog-friendly and open to all ages.
The Walk: Choose between a 1.5 mile flat loop around the park or a 2.5 mile loop that traverses the Hawthorne Bridge and Steel Bridge. Runners are asked to lead the pack by starting your route at 9 a.m. Waves start every 15 minutes between 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. For your safety, attendees who wish to walk the course must do so by 10:15 a.m. The course will reopen to traffic and will not be monitored by course officials after that time.
If you prefer to walk elsewhere or on another day, please share your experience with us by posting photos or videos and tagging #doggiedash on social media!
The Pet Festival: Open to all registered Dashers, the festival features animal-loving local businesses, food trucks, family-friendly activities, a libation station for 21+, live music, and contests for you and your pup! Make sure you stop by the Photo Booth for a keepsake pic.
Event Rules for Dogs
Please observe the following rules for canines attending the event for the health and safety of all pups and people participating in Doggie Dash:
-Participating dogs must be currently licensed with proof of Parvo and Rabies vaccinations. You do not need to bring proof with you; if an incident occurs, you must be able to produce proof in a reasonable amount of time.
-Dogs must be leashed at all times. For safety reasons, retractable “extend-a-leashes” will NOT be allowed. Leashes should be no more than six feet in length while on the course.
-OHS promotes a fear-free environment and asks that you not leash your dog to an e-collar, choke collar, or prong collar.
-Female dogs in heat are not permitted.
-Race officials reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog whose behavior could be dangerous to others. Please use good judgment regarding the temperament of your pet so that this event will be safe and enjoyable for everyone.
-Puppies younger than six months should not participate.
-Be sure you and your dog are well-conditioned for this event, especially if you plan to run/walk
