Fundraising
PAWS for People’s mission is to lovingly provide elders, children, and folks with disabilities individualized, therapeutic visits with a gentle, affectionate pet. PAWS Pet-Therapy Teams reach over 300,000 per year people in our four-state region. This event provides funding to ensure the hope & healing of PAWS pet therapy continues.
Individuals and teams are encouraged to create a fundraising page when registering. When you register online, you will be given the opportunity to create a fundraising page and set a goal. Whether you raise $50 or $5,000, your efforts will truly have an impact!
FUNDRAISING IMPACT CHALLENGES: Fundraising Impact Challenge levels are tied to the costs of providing PAWS pet therapy programs. See what your fundraising dollars will do!
Site Sponsor Challenge: Participants who raise $500 or more by October 17 will be entered to win 2 tickets to PAWS 2026 Spring Fling and recognition on PAWS website and social media as a Site Sponsor fundraiser.
$500 supports a PAWSitively SMART school program, pairing a well-trained, flexible PAWS pet therapy team with a school as an “all in one” resource to meet the urgent, diverse needs of an entire school community.
Train a Team Challenge: Participants who raise $350 or more by October 10 will be entered to win 2 tickets to their choice of PAWS 2026 Doodles in Dewey or the PAWS to Learn Conference.
$350 supports the recruitment, training, and placement of a new PAWS pet therapy team. In 2024, PAWS pet therapy teams provided over 30,000 hours of volunteer service!
Leash Leader Challenge: Participants who raise $200 or more by September 30 will be entered to win a two tickets to the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show.
$200 provides two PAWS to DeStress sessions or mental health support visits through a community center, school, or library.
Event T-Shirt Reward: All participants who raise $150 or more will win this year’s commemorative t-shirt! Fundraising can begin the moment you register and ends at the conclusion of the Furry Fall Festival at 1 pm on Saturday, October 18th.
Resources
- The first step – set up your personal fundraising page! We have video tutorials to help you customize your page and share it with others.
- Fundraising Ideas & Tips
- Use our handy dandy Fundraising Collection Form
- Send friends and family an email letting them know about your participation in the WAG & Walkathon with a link to your fundraising page (a link is provided at time of registration).
- Share a link to your fundraising page on social media.