On Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., we celebrate our beloved pets by Marching for the Animals with family and friends to benefit the SPCA of Tompkins County.

On what will surely be a beautiful fall day, we will be starting at 11:00 a.m. with a 20-minute walk at Stewart Park located on gorgeous Cayuga Lake. 

A relaxed lunch with fellow friends and animal lovers follows the walk in the spacious and historic Large Pavilion, in existence for more than 100 years, almost as many years (123) as the SPCA has been serving Tompkins County!  Comfortable picnic tables inside the pavilion offer generous seating for lingering conversation. There are bathrooms with running water, free parking, and a paved walking path. 

We will have delicious bagged lunches with a sandwich, chips, and a cookie to keep us all sweet!   

To celebrate all things autumn--and upcoming Halloween--this year's March for the Animals t-shirt is a slimming BLACK. Everyone looks good in black!  Maybe bring your witch hat?

Once again, the very talented Rachel, of Rachel Philipson Photography, will capture photos of you and your pet along the walk. Here are a few "Rachel gems" from our event last year.

All we need is for YOU to register and join in on the fun!

Paws down, the March for the Animals is our most important fundraiser of the year.

We rely deeply on the funds raised to provide shelter, food and medical care for more than 1,600 animals a year, including these lovebugs. 

That's 365 days a year, 52 weeks a year, all day, every day the SPCA of Tompkins County is helping animals survive and thrive. All thanks to YOUR generosity.

YOU make this possible through your support and fundraising for this flagship event. Gifts of any amount help, and truly add up to support our goal. 

Ask your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to help support homeless animals in Tompkins County. Ideally, you will raise $100 in addition to your registration fee to really help the SPCA of Tompkins County. Tell everyone why our shelter is important to you and to all those who live in Tompkins County.

Ready to join in on the fun?

Just click on the REGISTER button at the top of the page!

Complete our brief registration form, choose your lunch, your t-shirt size, pay your registration fee, and you are ready to start your fundraising page and build/join a team.

Mark Sunday, October 12, 11:00 a.m., on your calendar to join your SPCA animal-loving family.  Support the animals who need our collective love and care. 

Come walk with us!