Humane Society of Manatee County Brings Paws-in-Motion to Rossi Park on the Bradenton Riverwalk

MANATEE COUNTY, FL- The Humane Society of Manatee County is proud to bring the return of Paws in Motion Walk-a-thon & Festival to a new location, Rossi Park, on the Bradenton Riverwalk. From 8 am-12 pm on Saturday March 16, 2024, this family and pet-friendly fundraiser will bring a one-mile walk and an abundance of activities such as a dog lure course, Vendor Village, games, raffle prizes, great music, and more. Adoptable dogs will also be present and looking for their future homes.

Individuals and fundraising teams can pre-register now by visiting the events page at www.humanemanatee.org and individuals also can register at the walk starting at 8 am on March 16th.  Registration and event activities start at 8am with the walk, a leisurely one-mile stroll along the Manatee River, beginning at 9am.  The registration fee of $35.00 includes a loaded goody bag and a Paws in Motion 2024 T-shirt. Additional T-shirts can be purchased for $15 each.

The Paws in Motion Walk-a-Thon & Festival is the Humane Society of Manatee County’s largest fundraiser of the year, where all proceeds benefit the animals in their Second Chance Adoption Center, located at 2515 14^th Street West in Bradenton.  Following the walk, an expanded vendor village will offer an array of great vendors and food trucks.

The Humane Society of Manatee County relies on their amazing community partners to help make this event a success. For vendor or sponsorship inquiries, please contact Samantha Harris at events@humanemanatee.org.

To learn more about the Humane Society of Manatee County’s mission or to register, please visit www.humanemanatee.org or contact Samantha Harris, Event Coordinator, at 941-747-8808 ext. 315 or events@humanemanatee.org.