Event Information

18th Annual Dogswalk Against Cancer at Riverside Park

In its 18th year, the Dogswalk Against Cancer is the premier pet-centric charity event in New York City, an exciting and fun walk-a-thon and festival aimed at fighting both human and animal cancers.  Dogswalk fundraising efforts benefit the programs of the American Cancer Society as well as the Donaldson/Atwood Cancer Clinic at the Animal Medical Center.

Event Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009

Registration start: 9:00AM Event begins: 10:00AM

Walk distance: 2,000 feet (just over a 1/4 of a mile to ensure all canines can participate), ribbon cutting will be at 10:30AM

Festivities: In attendance will be Julia Szabo, Pet-Reporter, our keynote speaker of the event, PetRox, and Jilli Dog, the poker-playing therapy dog. Be sure to take part in many of our fun and exciting contests below for $2.00 each:

• My Dog is Cuter than your Dog: Bring a picture of your dog to possibly win title of “cutest of them all.” Don’t have a picture? Feel free to take one with Joseph Frazz Pet Photography.
• Best Costume: Dress your dog up in his/her best personality!
• Dog/Owner Look-a-Like: You and your dog make a perfect match. Show us and dog-owners of New York City just how well you match show us you look-a-like best!
• Musical Sit: Compete with other dogs for a place at a bandanna in a game like musical chairs.
• A Day at Camp: Enter the play area where you can run, climb, and walk jungle gyms with your dog and Camp Bow Wow.
• Trick for Treat: Is your dog a trickster? Have your pooch show us his/her best tricks for a chance to win “best trick” and a prize.
• Doggie Karaoke: Does your pup like to sing? Take the stage and have him/her give us their best performance to be awarded “best singer.”
• Sit, Speak, Fetch: Is your dog a really good listener? Get him/her to sit, speak, and fetch the fastest for a reward.

Not ready for the competition? Make a personalized treat with Me and My Treats for your pooch or have an illustration made of you two to last a lifetime with Society of Illustrators!

Don’t forget to have pack a brown paper bag for $2.00 or a plastic bag for $3.00 with toys, treats, and other items at Bark and Bag.

Location: Riverside Park at West 108th Street, New York, NY

Parking:  Located on the street, but limited. Please make use of these parking garages if needed.

• Ca-Li Auto, 103 W. 108th Street, New York, NY 10024 (212)874.8532
• E&B Operating Corp., 137 W. 108th Street, New York, NY 10024 (212)865.8315
• Central Parking, 711 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10024 (212)678.0949
• Reliable Parking Garage, 234 W. 108th Street, New York, NY 10024 (212)222.8800
• Yorkshire Garage, 151 W. 108th Street, New York, NY 10024 (212)865.2314

Brochure: 2009 Printable Brochure

This is a Rain or Shine event!  Make sure you are prepared with an umbrella or poncho for rain.