About the Event
Join us on June 13, 2026!
Steps for Pets is a family-friendly fundraiser walk taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026. This special event supports local charities that provide essential care and services for animals.
In this pilot year, Steps for Pets is a moment to gather together in Ontario to bring pets and people together – while raising funds for organizations dedicated to caring for animals and helping them find their forever homes.
How to Participate
Select one of two fun ways to participate in 2026:
- Main Event: All SFP locations will host an organized, in-person main event – complete with 1m and 2km signed routes, rest stops, volunteers, and snacks at the end.
- Offsite Walk: All SFP locations will welcome offsite fundraisers who self-organize either with friends or individually, walking any day in June on a route they choose.
More Details
All participants must register online in order to participate in SFP.
Registered participants may solicit online credit card/paypal donations through their SFP FundHub page.
Cheque donations made payable to Steps for Pets can be forwarded to:
Steps for Pets c/o Blue Sea Foundation, 240 Duke St. West, Kitchener, ON, N2H 5C1
Cash donations should be entered by the participant into FundHub and paid using a credit card. Donors will be emailed a tax receipt for amounts $20+ immediately once paid.
There is no registration fee to participate in Steps for Pets, but we encourage all participants to fundraise. As a goal, most walkers raise around $250, sometimes much more!
SFP Fundraising Incentive
Our thanks for a fundraising job well done!
When you step up and raise $150+ ($75+ if you’re under the age of majority), we’ll recognize your efforts on event day with our 2026 SFP bandana and tote – perfect for humans and animals alike.
Pet Guidelines
If you plan to bring your pet to the event, please review the following guidelines to help ensure a safe experience for everyone:
- Arrival & Registration: Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles. Your pet may enter the the start/finish venue (if indoors) with you to check-in. In some locations, outdoor registration will be available - check your location page for more details.
- Leashes: Pets must remain on a non-retractable leash no longer than 4 feet and wear a properly fitted collar or harness at all times (or remain in a secure carrier).
- Temperament: Only bring pets that are comfortable in busy environments, around other animals, and humans large and small. Pets that are anxious or reactive should remain at home.
- Health: Pets must be healthy and symptom-free for at least 7 days prior to the event (no coughing, diarrhea, lethargy, eye discharge, fever, or reduced appetite).
- Vaccinations & ID: All pets should be up to date on vaccinations and wear identification tags with current contact information.
- Hydration & Weather: Bring water for your pet and monitor them closely in warm weather. Water stations will be available along the route.
- Pace & Breaks: Walk at a pace appropriate for your pet and take breaks as needed.
- Clean-Up: Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and disposing of waste properly.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping keep Steps for Pets safe and enjoyable for all participants.