What to Know
- Wiggle Waggle Walk's 25th Anniversary
- Sunday, April 2 at Brookside Park near Rose Bowl Stadium
- $50 registration through noon on March 31; registration is available on-site for $65; participants will receive a t-shirt, dog bandana, bib, and medal
So you say you've been attending the heart-healthy and heartwarming Wiggle Waggle Walk for the last 25 years?
Then you surely recall that the adorable event used to take place in Pasadena's Central Park, a green space that's just a few pawprints north of where Pasadena Humane is located.
But like so many Fido-focused fundraisers, this winning event wiggled and waggled and soon became something rather bigger, with more people, and more pups, wanting to join the give-back fun.
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Now it takes place at especially spacious Brookside Park, which is still in the Crown City.
And here's a twist if you're a longtime wiggler-waggler: The walk scheduled for Sunday, April 2 is the first spring outing ever for the help-out happening, which formerly was a September staple.
The goal is to raise $175,000, money that will support "... programs like the animal ICU, spay/neuter, foster care, a pet food bank, the Helping Paws pet owner assistance program, and much more."
Since its start in 1998, the Wiggle Waggle has raised over $5 million.
Leashed dogs are welcome to join the spirited romp around the stadium; you and your hound can go for the mile-long stroll or try the five-miler, if you're feeling it.
And if you're feeling like doing this on your own, without your tail-wagger, or with a team featuring other hound-loving humans, that's a-ok, too.
"We are thrilled for the Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run to return to Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl once again," said Dia DuVernet, President & CEO of Pasadena Humane.
"It’s awe-inspiring to think about the life-saving impact this event has had over the last 25 years. It's a beautiful testament to our community!"
Activities, photo opportunities, food trucks, and tunes will round out the merry morning event.
Registering ahead of time? You can; get the details now.
Signing up there? That's possible, too.
Happy 25th Anniversary, Wiggle Waggle Walk!