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​REGISTER NOW!

Click here for event registration and to set up your own personal fundraising page!


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Adult Registration: $40.00 per person.  Basic registration includes entry into the walk and post-walk party, the ACL Mutt Strut event t-shirt and an ACL reusable tote with sponsor give-aways. 

Child Registration (6-12 years): $20.00, Children under 6 are free (strollers welcome).

Team/Family Registration (up to 5 Team Members): $175.00. Want to get co-workers together and show how much your business cares about animals? Want to get a group of friends or the whole family together to have a greater impact?  The team registration option allows for a team of up to 5 participants.  Teams can have fun and coordinate colors/outfits or wear the t-shirt that best represents their team on the walk route!  

ACL Member Registration (for ACL Annual Members): $30.00 per person.  Click here for information on becoming a member through and annual donation commitment.

Can't attend? Be a Virtual Walker!  Either click "Make a Donation" or register as a Virtual Walker and simply set up a fundraising page.

Canine walkers are also welcome (and encouraged to attend)! Only one dog per walker please. Canine participants must be on a leash at all times, in good health, and people/dog friendly.


Other Registration Information

In order for each participant to be able to collect their own pledges and customize their fundraising page, it is preferred that each walker complete their own registration.  However you will see a few options for registering yourself plus a spouse or child.  Please note the name of additional participants will be asked prior to getting to the payment page.

You can also register in-person on Thursday 9/7 at The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park (1140 Garfield St) from 5-8PM​.  We will have day of registration beginning at 9:00AM at Maple Park at the ACL Registration/Goodie Bag Pick-Up Tent.

Packet/Goodie Bag Pick Up:
Participants will be able to pick up their event t-shirt, goodie bags and fundraising prizes (below $300.00 level) on Thursday 9/7 at The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park (1140 Garfield St) from 5-8PM or at the event beginning at 9:00AM.
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**Please note that online registration will close Wednesday 9/6 at 3:00 PM.  Fundraising will remain active through the event.  If you miss online registration you can also register in person on Thursday 9/7 at The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park (1140 Garfield St) from 5-8PM  OR we will have day of registration beginning at 9:00 AM at the park on event day.**
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Fundraising Goals:
Animal Care League hopes to make the 2nd Annual Mutt Strut one of our most successful fundraising events of the year-and we cannot achieve that without your help!  We know how passionate you are about changing the life of shelter animals so be sure to share your participation with family, friends and co-workers.  We have given everyone a personal goal of raising just $150.00. Want to challenge yourself?  Feel free to set your goal higher and have fun with your fundraising efforts! The Top 3 fundraisers and top fundraising team will be announced at the walk on Sept. 9th.  Prizes will be awarded for the Top Team and Top 3 individual fundraisers (with at least $300 raised).  Just to put it into perspective if we have 100 registrants each raise just $300, we would meet our goal of raising $30,000!  This would feed our entire shelter for a year and a half!!! It would also provide medical care to those in need and much more!  We know our loyal supporters will rise to this challenge!

PERSONAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE! An anonymous corporate donor has proposed a challenge to our Mutt Strut participants (virtual and walkers)! The donor has agreed to donate $5,000 to Animal Care League IF our participants can collect $10,001 through their personal Mutt Strut fundraising pages! Last year, participants raised over $9,000 so we know you can do this!

Visit the fundraising website at: https://sna.etapestry.com/fundraiser/AnimalCareLeague/muttstrut2017/ to set up your personal fundraising page and to start sharing with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers in just minutes.  

$150.00 Raised-ACL Logo Sport Water Bottle
$500.00 Raised-ACL Sport Water Bottle and ACL Logo Zip Up Fleece
Top 3 fundraisers over $300.00:1st Prize: Apple Watch 2nd Prize: A Weeknd with a Volvo! 3rd Prize: $100 Amazon Gift Card

​Participants will be able to pick up their Goodie Bags and fundraising prizes (below $300.00 level) on Thursday 9/7 at The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park (1140 Garfield St) from 5-8PM or at the event beginning at 9:00AM.
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Sign up to participate in pet contests at the contest booth at Maple Park from 9:00AM-10:00AM on event day.
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This event is all about strutting your mutt!  Judges will be scoping out contestants during the walk, and at the stage area post-walk.  Be prepared to get on stage and show off as judges make final decisions on winners in the following areas:
Best Canine Costume-this category speaks for itself! Show off Fido's funniest/cutest costume.  Please be sure that costumes are weather appropriate and allow your dog to comfortably and safely participate in the 2 mile walk.
Best Dog/Owner Costume Combo-show how bonded you and your canine companion are with a combo costume such as ketchup & mustard, or Luke and Princess Leia!  Please be sure that costumes are weather appropriate and allow your dog to comfortably and safely participate in the 2 mile walk.
Owner/Dog Look Alike-Do friends and family tell you that you and your pooch resemble each other?  Enter in this category for a chance at a prize!
Cutest/Sweetest Bully Breed: Show off your Bully Ambassador by showcasing how sweet and adorable pit bull type dogs can be!
Muttiest Mutt-Is your pooch a strange or unlikely breed mix that has resulted in pure loveableness? Enter in this area and let the judges decide who is the muttiest mutt!
Musical Mutts (limited sign-up)-This is a fun spin on musical chairs!  When the music stops, get your pooch to "sit".  The last dog standing will be "out"! 

Click here to register!


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Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL  60304; 708-848-8155

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