Pup Strut 2026

Join us to celebrate the 6th Annual Pup Strut!

Bring your family, friends, and of course, your dog(s) for an afternoon full of fun! Enjoy: 1.4 Mile Walk around Johnston Reservoir, Food & Drinks, Entertainment, Activities and more!

|Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Clement Park, Littleton|

Event Schedule

11:00 AM - Check-in Opens
(No physical tickets are needed)

11:20 AM - Dog Walk
(Meet by the reservoir)

12:30 PM - Costume Contest
(Gather by the Adoption RV)
Costume Contest Categories: Spookiest, Coolest, Best Team Theme

Approximately 1:15 PM - Chihuahua, Small Dog & Senior Dog Races

We'll be on the west side of the park in pavilions O, P, and Q, closest to the reservoir. Enter the park from Bowles & Long near the library. Please do not park in the library parking lot, and be sure to pass this information along to your guests.

Can't make it to Pup Strut but still want to support HSSPV? Purchase a virtual ticket and you'll still receive a super cool Pup Strut T-shirt!

Available for Purchase

TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

Participant Waiver and Release of Liability

By registering for and participating in Pup Strut, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

I understand that participation in Pup Strut involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, death, property damage, loss of personal property, and risks associated with walking dogs in a public setting. I voluntarily assume all such risks for myself, my minor children, and my dog(s).
I certify that any dog(s) I bring to the event are healthy, current on recommended vaccinations, and free of contagious disease. I understand that I am solely responsible for determining that my dog(s) are fit to participate.
I agree to keep my dog(s) on a leash and under my control at all times. I also agree to properly supervise any minors in my party. I accept full responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss caused by myself, my dog(s), or any minors in my party.
I grant the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley permission to photograph, film, or record me, my minor children, and my dog(s) during the event and to use those images or recordings for promotional, educational, fundraising, and marketing purposes without compensation.
In consideration of being allowed to participate, I, on behalf of myself, my minor children, my heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, release, waive, and discharge the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, sponsors, and event partners from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or related to my participation in Pup Strut, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law.
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, sponsors, and event partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from my participation or from the actions of my dog(s) or any minors in my party.
Participants under the age of 18 must have this waiver accepted by a parent or legal guardian.

By completing my registration and/or participating in Pup Strut, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and voluntarily agree to these terms.

Become a Fundraising Champion for the animals!

By reaching out to family and friends to support your Pup Strut fundraiser, you can help raise support for animals in need! Set up your individual fundraising page today to share through email, text and social media! HSSPV furry friends will be grateful AND you will be eligible to win prizes! Cutoff for donations to count toward the winning mascot is 11:00am on October 18th. The winner will be announced at the end of Pup Strut 2026.

Join the wonderful folks below and set up your fundraising page today!

Create a Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Pup Strut

One of the biggest ways people support Pup Strut is by creating a quick fundraising page and sharing it with friends and family.

Most participants raise $250 just by sending a few texts or posting on social media!

It only takes a few minutes to set up and makes a huge impact for the animals.

How to get started:

After you purchase your ticket, click "Create Fundraising Page"
Set your fundraising goal
Share your link with friends, family, and coworkers

That's it!

Once your page gets approved, you'll get a link you can text or post to start raising money. If you're not sure what to say, don't worry, we'll send you an email with examples to make it easy.

Why it matters
Every dollar raised helps provide things like vaccines, surgeries, and care for animals before they find their forever homes.

Fundraising Level Dollars Raised Earns You HSSPV Merchandise!

Raise $500 - 2 tickets to the 7th Annual Pup Strut
Raise $1000 - 4 tickets to the 7th Annual Pup Strut
Raise $2000 - 8 tickets to the 7th Annual Pup Strut

Top Fundraiser Prize
!!!Top Amount Raised!!!- Professional photoshoot and your dog will be the 2027 Pup Strut Mascot, featured on next year's Pup Strut T shirt and all event marketing materials.

To top it off, your pup will be featured in City Lifestyle Littleton Magazine.

Your dog will be famous!