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Alliston Humane Society Woof Walk raises funds for veterinary care

June 11, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Taking care of animals costs a lot of money, especially when you have many animals that need care.

The Alliston Humane Society held its annual Woof Walk on Saturday, June 9, to raise funds to support needed veterinary services at the shelter.

People arrived with their dogs and could take walks along various paths on the 55-acre property.

The canines enjoyed meeting other dogs, taking a long walk, and trying out the agility course.

Vendors brought a variety of products to the event, and there was a free barbecue.

There were also facility tours, including the new addition that recently opened.

“Everything we raise from this event goes to the medical costs of our animals,” explained Alliston and District Humane Society president Jane Clarke. “We have a lot of veterinary costs, and it’s the time of year when cats and kittens are coming to our shelter. There is also an abandoned dog crisis in Ontario.”

Many dogs are abandoned by their owners for different reasons. People will drive a dog to a remote location and leave it on its own.

Many of those dogs are found and brought to the shelter.

“We’re the pound for three municipalities,” Jane said. “So we get a lot of dogs coming here that have been abandoned. Of course, they are stressed or may have some kind of medical issue. We spay, neuter, and vaccinate, and make sure they are all medically certified before they are adopted.”

She added, “This is an annual event that started in the early 1990s. We have a free barbecue and tours of the shelter. For the walk, people can donate online or form a team. A lot of the dogs are alumni dogs that were here, and owners like to bring them back. It’s a local low-key event, but at the same time it raises a lot of money for our veterinary costs.”

The goal for the event was to raise $25,000.

Everyone enjoyed a day out, and the dogs had a fun time as well. 

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