Etobicoke
Etobicoke Humane Society
92 Participants|22 Teams|17 Volunteers
Steps for Pets is a family-friendly, pet-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities that care for animals. Join us on June 13, 2026, and take meaningful steps to make a difference in the lives of animals in our communities.
2026 SFP Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteer photographers! If you've got SFP photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
About Etobicoke Humane Society
To protect, care for and advance the welfare of dogs and cats.
The Etobicoke Humane Society (EHS) is an independent, all-volunteer, federally registered charity serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1987.
EHS began 39 years ago as the Etobicoke Animal Welfare Society (EAWS) and subsequently became a registered charity, registered as the Etobicoke Humane Society. As a federally registered charity, EHS operates entirely from donations and our own fundraising efforts.
Our operations are not administered by nor funded by the OSPCA, the Toronto Humane Society, the City of Toronto Animal Services nor any other organization. EHS operations are overseen by a volunteer board of directors. Everyone involved at EHS is a volunteer, including our board of directors, shelter volunteers, office volunteers and program coordinators. EHS has no paid employees.
Our services are available for cats and dogs. We moved into our rented facility in April 2012, allowing us to offer on-site sheltering and adoption. Off-site fostering is also used to further expand our services for special needs animals.
EHS does not euthanize any animal due to lack of space, taking in only those animals for which we have shelter or foster homes. Euthanasia is considered only in the rare instances when a vet determines that it would be the only humane alternative. Further, we do not allow any animal in our care to be used for research.
We operate a variety of programs that enable us to achieve our mission, relying on the commitment of dedicated volunteers and supporters.
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Event Day Details
Save the date - SFP Day is June 13, 2026!
Schedule
- Meet: Check-in opens at 1:00pm
- Move: Walk begins at 2:00pm
- Munch: Food available after send-off
- Mosey: 4:00pm See you next year!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the 2km route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold SFP signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, June 13, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a SFP incentive as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange to pickup their event swag the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the SFP Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Steps for Pets with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to SFP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Steps for Pets”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the SFP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
- Tax receipts will be issued for cash & cheque gifts of $20+
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before SFP Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on SFP Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good shoes for walking
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle (and a bowl for your pets if they'll need a drink along the route)
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
- Your furry, feathered, or scaly friend - where applicable! Pets are welcome (it's in the name, after all!) but not mandatory at our event.
Contact Us
SFP Etobicoke 2026
The SFP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email etobicoke@stepsforpets.ca