{"id":124024,"date":"2026-01-19T19:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T19:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/124024\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T19:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T19:15:09","slug":"vca-walk-for-the-animals-returns-february-21-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/124024\/","title":{"rendered":"VCA Walk for the Animals Returns February 21, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-Walk-for-the-animals-6-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"903\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-Walk-for-the-animals-6-696x903.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"2025-Walk-for-the-animals-6\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lace up your sneakers and leash up your furry friends! The Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC) invites animal lovers of all ages to participate in the 2026 VCA Walk for the Animals on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park in Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n<p>This beloved annual event brings together thousands of community members for a morning of fun, connection, and wagging tails\u2014all to support homeless pets. This year\u2019s goal is to raise $535,000 to help provide shelter, medical care, and second chances for animals in need.<\/p>\n<p>Participants may walk as individuals or form a \u201cPack\u201d (team) with family, friends, or coworkers. Walkers can also enjoy an optional one-mile walk, with or without their dog, along A1A, offering magnificent views of Fort Lauderdale\u2019s beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome the community back for another incredible Walk for the Animals,\u201d said Walk Co-Chair Carey Morgan. Co-Chair Michelle Watson added, \u201cEvery step taken and every dollar raised directly supports lifesaving care for thousands of homeless pets each year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event features music, entertainment, vendor booths, and plenty of fun. Whether you\u2019re honoring a beloved pet or simply enjoying the camaraderie of fellow animal lovers, you can make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is now open at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.walk4theanimals.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.walk4theanimals.com<\/a>. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain. For details, contact Amy Murphy at amurphy@hsbroward.com or 954-266-6817.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsors to date are:\u00a0 VCA Animal Hospitals, Purina, Tidy Cats, Boehringer Ingelheim, Subaru Pembroke Pines, JM Family Enterprises, Fetch Pet Insurance, Blakeley Law Firm, P.A. Real Res, Raising Cane\u2019s, Best Roofing, Blue Pearl Pet Hospital, Riverland Apartments, Alzoo, Dental Fresh, RKD Group, Antinol, Animal Cancer Care Clinic, Compass Laurie\u2019s Lauderdale Group, Broward Impact Windows and Doors, My Pet App, Tropical Financial Credit Union, Zoom Zoom Air Conditioning, Broward Health, Sun Credit Union, Veterinary Eye Institute, Keyes Realty, Haulin Assests, Scent Hound, Cox Media Group \u2013 99 Jamz, Hits 97.3, Easy 93.1, Hot 105, Mobile Mike Media &amp; Entertainment, and Local 10.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an unforgettable day and help make a lasting impact for animals in need across Broward County.<\/p>\n<p>The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization that is not affiliated with any local or national group with a similar name.\u00a0 The shelter has one location at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. To see who is waiting for a home and learn about services and programs offered visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.humanebroward.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.humanebroward.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    Connect To Your Customers &amp; Grow Your Business&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"link-button connect-customer-business\" href=\"https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com\/request-information\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bugle-Boy.jpg\" scale=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lace up your sneakers and leash up your furry friends! 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