Walkin’ the Dog is the biggest dog-loving community celebration of the year, featuring a fundraising walk through downtown Columbus, adoptable dogs from local rescues, and free family fun! 100% of the funds raised through this event will help shelter dogs get home faster and healthier.

• Sunday, October 12, 2025 
  • Walk begins at 1:00 PM - registration required 
  • Rescue Market open to the public from 1:00 - 4:00 PM (free for everyone to attend!)
• McFerson Commons Park at 218 West Street, Columbus, Ohio

Walk with us solo or bring your dog, family, or a team of coworkers to have fun and support shelter dogs in rural counties who need us most. After the walk, stay to celebrate the rescue dogs who've made it home and the work it takes to get them there. 

• A non-competitive fundraising walk – open to all ages, dogs, and paces
• Peer-to-peer fundraiser - complete with incentives for you and your best friend
• Dog rescue fair with local adoptable dogs, pet-friendly products, and services
• Dog training demos, agility course, and "Ask the Trainer" Q&As with Gigi’s behavior experts
• Food trucks, live radio broadcast from Columbus Sports Radio, music and more

Every person. Every dollar. Every step forward means more dogs getting the life-saving care they deserve.