Bark in the Park 2009

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 15th annual Walk for the Animals!

The Event:  A 5k/3.2 mile walk (with or without your dog) to raise funds and awareness for The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago’s comprehensive, open-door humane society.

The Place: Lincoln Park at Montrose Harbor (exit 4400 north Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, head east to the Lake and look for the tents).

The Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009.

The Time: Walk steps off at 9:00 AM

Activities: Include canine obstacle and agility courses, demonstrations, exhibits, and free product samples from our small business sponsors, family fun in the Arts & Education tent—plus free snacks, souvenir photos, 50/50 raffle, contests with prizes awarded, and much more!

Who: Approximately 3,300 animal lovers—most with their dogs!

Proceeds benefit:  Chicago’s comprehensive, open-door humane society and SPCA of Illinois, celebrating 110 years of our commitment to caring for the animals. A private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we receive no government funds or funds from the HSUS or ASPCA.  Last year we found homes for 5,431 animals, spayed/neutered 12,431 animals at a very low or no cost, presented humane messages to 32,495 school children and community members, conducted 3,569 cruelty and abuse investigations, assisted 2,000 pet owners through our free behavior hotline, strengthened the bond between hundreds of dogs and their humans through our dog training classes, provided pet visitation to the sick and elderly, and saved the lives of an additional 1,300 sick and behaviorally challenged animals through our Bruckner Rehabilitation & Treatment Center and Virginia Butts Berger Cat Clinic. Your support helps us continue to provide an open door 365 days a year to any animal in need.

Your support will help us to continue our open door for any animal in need 365 days a year. With our sincere appreciation, the following prizes will be awarded for specific dollar amounts raised:

Pledge Prizes:

Online Registration is now closed, but you can still register at the event. Come out to Montrose Harbor - Registration begins at 7:00am.

To download a registration form click HERE or fill out your form at the event.

For a Bark in the Park Pledge Sheet, click HERE.

To set up a fundraising page click HERE.  (Our goal is for each participant to raise at least $196 dollars which will provide care for one cat and one dog for one week.)

For a Bark in the Park Team Challenge Form, click HERE.