Pledge to help the animals! Our goal is for each participant to raise at least $100 in pledges. Please do your part – and qualify for fabulous prizes! Get pledges from neighbors, relatives, friends and co-workers. Ask your employer about matching gifts or sponsoring your participation! Click here for our event brochure and pledge sheet. Your pledges will help us provide the following to the animals in our care:
$50 - $99 in pledges
provides shelter care for a dog or cat for one week
$100 - $299 in pledges
provides vaccinations for 60-100 animals
$300 - $499 in pledges
provides ear mite treatment for 70-140 cats
$1,000 - $2,499 in pledges
provides spaying or neutering for 40-100 animals
$2,500 in pledges
provides 100 bags of dog food
The more you collect, the Bigger your prize! Our goal is for each participant to raise $100 in collected pledges. Your $10 registration fee gets you Entry to the events, a Doggie Bag from Scott’s Pet Shop, Bandanna for your dog, Photo Certificate and more!
| $2,000 or more |
All Prizes Listed |
| $1,000 or more |
$100 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Certificate |
| $750 to $999 |
$80 Engraved Welcome Walk Brick |
| $500 to $749 |
$50 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Certificate |
| $400 to $499 |
$25 Happy Dog Barkery Gift Certificate |
| $300 to $399 |
$20 Eukanuba Tote Bag |
| $200 to $299 |
15 From Wags to Riches Raffle Tickets |
| $100 to $199 |
Logo Event T-shirt |
Top Pledge Collectors Win!
- $500 in CASH for Top Pledge Collector
- Great Prizes for Second and Third Place Winners
- To be eligible for prizes, all pledges are due on or before event date.
Collecting Pledges Online
This year, you can create your own Barkapalooza fundraising web page. Just log on to www.firstgiving.com/wshs to register for the event and create your own page in just minutes! When you set up your web page through Firstgiving, you will be entered into our Split the Pot Raffle drawing. For every $100 of donations received, another entry for you is placed in the drawing.
Matching Gifts
Don’t forget to check to see if your employer and your sponsors’ employers offer a matching gift program. All matching gifts will be used towards your grand pledge total.
Sponsorship
If you are unable to walk but still wish to help homeless pets, you may sponsor a West Suburban Humane Society animal. Several current residents will kick off the walkathon and would love your support! Just complete the pledge sheet and send it along with your donation to:
WSHS
1901 W. Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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