Location Change- The event has been moved to the Rotary Pavilion on the Lake Bemidji Waterfront by Paul and Babe.
Walk for Animals | Bark for Life
This year's event is taking place June 11th at the Rotary Pavilion on the Lake Bemidji Waterfront from 1 to 3pm. Each year, animal lovers unite for this dog walk along beautiful Lake Bemidji. This annual event encourages participants to raise funds for the cause and join us for a fun day of walking and other pet related activities. It is a fun afternoon filled with learning activities, food, fellowship, and coming together to support both Great River Rescue and the American Cancer Society. Some other activities and highlights this year will include:
- Hot dog, chips, and pop lunch (Hot dogs provided by Lucky Dogs of Bemidji!)
- Great prizes for our top fundraising individuals
- Announcement of online photo contest winners
- An event t-shirt with registration (register early to guarantee we'll have a shirt for you)
- Animal behavior and training presentations
- Cancer survivor story
- Pet supply vendors
- And so much more!
GRR 2018 Calendar Photo Contest
- All dogs must be leashed and vaccinated.
- Please do not bring a female in season.
- Dogs only please – but signs or photos of your cat, bird, snake, fish or other companion animals are welcome.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied on the walk by an adult.
- Walkers must be able to control their dogs and are responsible for cleaning up after them. Plastic bags and paper towels will be provided.
- Please no roller blades, bicycles or skate-boards.
Event Fundraising
The Walk for Animals/Bark for Life is a fundraising event in which participants are encouraged to raise funds by asking family, friends, co-workers, etc. to support our cause by sponsoring them. Through our online partner, GiveGab, it is really easy and fun to raise support. Once you register, you will be given a fundraising page automatically with everything you need to start fundraising. You can also create a team of fundraisers. For example, the staff at Great River Rescue had a team last year called Great River Rescue Rangers. Together, we raised $1,000 for shelter pets!
Please participate as a fundraiser for our Walk/Bark 2017. You will be helping our causes, plus, top fundraisers will win great prizes!
Youth Group Special
All Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Youth Groups, of up to six participants may register for only $30 for the whole group! Groups are strongly encouraged to fundraise for our cause. The top fundraising youth group will win a special prize!
Event Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Other Sponsors