{"id":243544,"date":"2026-04-23T17:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/243544\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:43:10","slug":"harbor-house-paws-for-peace-walk-returns-to-orlando-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/243544\/","title":{"rendered":"Harbor House Paws for Peace walk returns to Orlando this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Harbor House of Central Florida<\/a> will host its 15th annual Paws for Peace Walk and Run this weekend in Orlando, raising money to help domestic violence survivors who need shelter for themselves and their pets.<\/p>\n

The event is scheduled for Saturday at Mayor Glenda Hood Park in Baldwin Park and is expected to draw about 300 people and their dogs for a morning of walking, running and pet-themed activities. <\/p>\n

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Paws for Peace 15 year anniversary <\/p>\n

Organizers say the fundraiser supports Harbor House\u2019s Paws for Peace Kennel, an on-site shelter program that allows survivors escaping abuse to bring pets with them instead of leaving them behind.<\/p>\n

For many survivors, advocates say concern for a pet\u2019s safety can delay the decision to leave an abusive home.<\/p>\n

Harbor House says 65% of survivors delay leaving because they fear harm to their pets, while 71% of pet owners report an abuser threatened or injured an animal. <\/p>\n

The kennel opened in 2012 and has since housed more than 400 animals, including dogs, cats, birds, turtles and guinea pigs.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s \u201cYappy Birthday\u201d theme marks the event\u2019s 15th anniversary and will include a pet costume contest, dog ice cream, a lure chase, scavenger hunt and yoga with pets.<\/p>\n

Registration opens at 7 a.m. Saturday, with the 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and the community walk starting at 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Harbor House is Orange County\u2019s only state-certified domestic violence shelter and one of the few shelters in Florida with an on-site kennel for pets.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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