Save the date for
Bark in the Park 16

To download a copy of the registration form to bring to the event, click here.

The Event:  A 5k/3.2 mile walk (with or without your dog) to raise funds and awareness for The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago’s only private, open-admission humane society.

The Place: Lincoln Park at Montrose Harbor (exit 4400 north Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, head east to the Lake and look for the tents).

The Time: Registration opens at 7a.m. and the walk steps off at 9a.m.

If Pre-Registered by April 1st your packet will be mailed to you.

Pre-Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Register, turn in your pledges and pick up your packet at The Anti-Cruelty Society, Education & Training Center, 169 W. Grand Avenue in Chicago

Thursday, April 22 and Friday, April 23 12 Noon - 6 P.M. or Saturday, April 24 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.

If you registered prior to April 1st, and have received your packet in the mail, PLEASE BRING YOUR BIB NUMBER WITH YOU. WE CANNOT GIVE YOU YOUR T-SHIRT WITHOUT IT.

Activities: Include Hawk City K9 obstacle and agility courses, demonstrations, exhibits, and free product samples from our small business sponsors, family fun tent—plus free snacks, souvenir photos, 50/50 raffle, contests with prizes awarded, and much more!

Who: Approximately 3,500 animal lovers—most with their dogs!

Proceeds benefit:  Chicago’s only private, open-admission humane society and SPCA of Illinois, celebrating 111 years of our commitment to caring for the animals with a mission of building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people.

A private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we receive no government funds or funds from the HSUS or ASPCA.  Last year we found homes for 5,000 animals, spayed/neutered 11,000 animals at a very low or no cost, presented humane messages to 23,000 school children and community members, conducted 2,600 cruelty and abuse investigations, assisted 2,206 pet owners through our free behavior hotline, strengthened the bond between hundreds of dogs and their humans through our dog training classes, provided pet visitation to the sick and elderly, and saved the lives of an additional 1,000 sick and behaviorally challenged animals through our Bruckner Rehabilitation & Treatment Center and Virginia Butts Berger Cat Clinic. Your support helps us continue to provide an open door 365 days a year to any animal in need.

Fundraise! Or start a Bark in the Park Corporate Pledge Team!

Your support will help us to continue our open door for any animal in need 365 days a year. With our sincere appreciation for joining our community of caring, the following prizes will be awarded for specific dollar amounts raised:

Pledge Prizes:

Click here to create your personal fundraising page!

(Our goal is for each participant to raise at least $196 dollars which will provide care for one cat or one dog for the week.)

For a Bark in the Park Pledge Sheet, click  here.

For a Bark in the Park Team Challenge Form, click here.