Paws Against Domestic Violence Pet Walk - 10 AM to 1 PM
About this race
Crisis Center North's PAWS for Empowerment program welcome you and your pet to participate in the "Paws Against Domestic Violence" Pet Walk event! Let's go for a walk/run! Grab your tennis shoes and a pet, and join us at North Park for a walk on October 26th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness month!
The mission of Crisis Center North is to empower victims of domestic violence and cultivate attitudes and community behaviors that break the cycle of violence. Crisis Center North is a 501(c)(3) non-profit counseling and resource center that provides services to victims of domestic violence and their loved ones in northern and western Allegheny County via counseling, therapy, case management, legal and medical advocacy, and economic empowerment services. In addition, the Center provides community trainings on topics related to intimate partner violence and teen dating violence, as well as prevention education programming to local schools.
100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the PAWS program.
The PAWS program has evolved into a highly successful service offering four distinct components, including:
- assisting and providing emotional support and comfort to victims during trauma-informed counseling/therapy services (i.e., animal assisted therapy);
- accompanying domestic violence (DV) victims in Allegheny County courtrooms to help them face their perpetrators during Protection From Abuse (PFA) hearings and help find legal recourse;
- an educational component for local veterinarians and animal service providers designed to address the intersection between animal abuse and IPV; and,
- emergency animal care stipends for pets of families impacted by DV.
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Running
VIP Walker & Pet
Registration for this includes: 1. The Pet Walk for ONE individual and their pet 2. Swag bag filled with lots of goodies for both human and pet 3. Pet Walk T-shirt 4. Donuts, Coffee and Post Walk Snacks 5. Vouchers for Pet Games
General Walker & Pet
Registration for this includes: 1. The Pet Walk for ONE individual and their pet 2. Donuts, Coffee and Post Walk Snacks 3. Vouchers for Pet Games NOTE: There will be NO swag bag or T shirt with this registration. We will have extra T-shirts for purchase at the event on a first come, first serve basis
General Walker Only
Registration for this includes: 1. ONE Individual who will walk without a pet 2. Donuts, Coffee, and Post walk snacks NOTE: This registration does NOT include the accompaniment of a pet
Minor (3-12 years)
Registration for this includes: 1. ONE additional Minor who will accompany someone 18 and older with a pet 2. Donuts, Juice, and Post walk snacks
Child Under 3
Children under 3 are free for this event.
Alpha Chi Omega--VIRTUAL Pet Walk for DV Awareness Month
Are you unable to make the event? Whatever the reason, this option allows you to take your pet on walk or run on behalf of Crisis Center North! Just document the momentous occasion with hashtag #PAWSAgainstDV to be featured on our social media platforms.
CCN Staff -- VIP Walker & Pet
Registration for this includes: 1. Discount for CCN staff with or without a pet 2. Swag bag filled with lots of goodies for both human and pet 3. Pet Walk T-shirt 4. Donuts, Coffee and Post Walk Snacks 5. Vouchers for Pet Games
CCN Staff -- Minor (3-12 years)
Registration for this includes: 1. ONE additional minor accompanied by CCN staff who is 18 or older 2. Donuts, Juice, and Post walk snacks
Alpha Chi Omega -VIP Walker & Pet
Registration for this includes: 1. Discount for CCN staff with or without a pet 2. Swag bag filled with lots of goodies for both human and pet 3. Pet Walk T-shirt 4. Donuts, Coffee and Post Walk Snacks 5. Vouchers for Pet Games
Alpha Chi Omega General Walker & Pet
Registration for this includes: 1. The Pet Walk for ONE individual and their pet 2. Donuts, Coffee and Post Walk Snacks 3. Vouchers for Pet Games NOTE: There will be NO swag bag or T shirt with this registration. We will have extra T-shirts for purchase at the event on a first come, first serve basis
Alpha Chi Omega-- General Walker Only
Registration for this includes: 1. ONE Individual who will walk without a pet 2. Donuts, Coffee, and Post walk snacks NOTE: This registration does NOT include the accompaniment of a pet
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