The San Diego Zoo expects more than 3,500 participants to attend their Walk on the Wild Side event. The walk allows participants to visit the zoo before it opens to the public. Participants are given an event T-shirt, goodie bag, refreshments and enjoy live entertainment and an expo after the walk.

The walk benefits the Zoological Society of San Diego. It begins right in front of the Zoo and ends at the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park near the entrance of the San Diego Zoo.

Participants can register online, Adults register for $30, Children register for $29. The walk is appropriate for all ages.

Source: San Diego Zoo

In March of this year 14 year old Cara Wells began an amazing journey. She and her grandmother spent a week during her school break walking along the Fife Coastal Path. The hiking trail along the Scottish coastline winds along rugged cliffs, long sandy beaches, and near interesting sites such as historic castles and wildlife preserves.

The duo didn’t undertake this outdoor adventure just for fun. They walked the 78 mile trail to benefit Cara’s favorite cause, a greyhound rescue. The Retired Greyhound Trust (RGT) is a UK charity dedicated to finding homes for retired greyhounds.

Cara raised over $600 for the charity and presented a check to the Edinburgh branch of the RGT on Wednesday August 1st. Cara’s long distance walk is amazing not only for the length of the walk-a-thon but also her initiative in planning the fundraising effort all on her own. Great job Cara!

More than 200 people and their pets participated in the Walk and Wag charity event held Saturday June 30th. The event was held at Eagle Island Park in Eagle, Idaho. It came as no surprise that many of the pets were dressed in adorable costumes, such as princesses or western wear. The event included competitions such as “best dressed dog” and “best dressed owner” and even a “pet look-alike contest”.

Monies raised benefited the Northwest Animal Companions, a no-kill not-for-profit animal rescue group.