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 Here you can find answers to some frequently asked questions.
Please take a moment to review the questions in this list.
If you are unable to find the answer to your question on this page, please don't hesitate to contact us using the information below:
We can be reached at: infoevents@animalhumanesociety.org
or phone at:
763-432-4841
Thank you again for your interest in the 2010 Walk for Animals! |
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Do I have to raise money to attend the Walk?
The Walk is a fundraiser for the Animal Humane Society. We depend on the proceeds of the Walk to care for the nearly 35,000 homeless and neglected companion animals we take in each year. There is not a minimum fundraising requirement to attend the Walk, but a $25 donation is suggested to help cover costs. Raising money above and beyond the suggested donation means you are helping more animals, AND you can earn great prizes!
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Can I raise money offline (checks and cash) if I sign up online?
Yes! You can raise money through the webpage, and also receive cash/checks as well. You can record these donations in the participant center or hold onto them until the day of the Walk.
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Where can I get a pledge form for my offline donations?
It's easy! Simply click here to download a pdf of the pledge form.
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When is the last day to raise money online?
We will award your Walk incentive prizes based on the amount of money you’ve raised as of Walk day, Saturday, May 1. However, the website will still be open for 60 days after the Walk, in the event more people would like to make a donation.
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How can I include monies raised off-line on my website total?
All monies you raised, on-line and off-line, will count towards your overall total and prizes. One of the new features available this year is the ability to record the cash or check donations you've received offline. Simply record your offline donation in your participant center and send in the funds you raised with a coversheet. Once we receive your offline donations we will confirm them in your account and they will appear on your personal Walk page. To ensure your gifts are confirmed before the Walk, mail all offline donations by April 18, 2010. Please hold on to any donations you receive after that date and bring them with you to registration.
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Why isn’t a gift showing on my online fundraising page?
The main reason the gift is not showing is because the person who made the gift on-line did not complete the on-line gift process. Questions to ask yourself are: Did you receive an email gift notification? Did the donor receive an email thank you for their gift? If the answer is “no”, then the gift was not completed – there are 3 steps to making the gift – make sure the donor scrolls down to the bottom of each page when making their gift.
Are you part of a team and a gift made by a donor was meant for you but only shows on the team page/total? This means your donor made the gift to the team rather than to you specifically. If you need to a gift moved from the team page to your personal page, please contact us at infoevents@animalhumanesociety.org
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What if I raise more money between early check-in on Thursday and Walk day Saturday morning?
You can either register a second time at the Walk and complete a second registration form with the additional money (please note that it’s your second form), or, mail in after the event.
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What do I do with late pledges after the walk?
If you receive pledges after the Walk, please mail them to: Attn: Walk for Animals, 845 Meadow Lane North, Golden Valley, MN 55422, including a note with your name, address, and request to add the donations to your Walk total. All check and credit card donations will be thanked automatically.
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Can I get receipts from the Animal Humane Society so I can give them to my donors who request them?
Please note that all credit card and check donations will be automatically thanked by the Animal Humane Society’s Development Department.
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Can I attend the Walk if I don’t want to bring a pet?
Yes! We have many people who attend the Walk and leave their pets at home. If you don’t have a pet, or you feel the Walk may be stressful for your pet, please leave your pet at home.
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Can I take a shelter dog on the Walk instead of my own pet?
No. We don’t want to create additional stress for our shelter animals and want them to be available to our customers for adoption.
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What do I need to bring with me to the Walk?
If you raise money online, please print off your progress report showing the amount of money you’ve raised (we’ll email you instructions on how to do this when we get close to Walk day). If you received any cash or check donations, please bring them to the Walk. Also, please bring any matching gift forms. We also will have several food and merchandise vendors at the Walk to purchase goodies for you and your pet! Please note, not all vendors will be able to process credit cards so you may want to bring cash or use our onsite ATM.
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How far is the Walk? Do I need to walk the entire distance?
This year’s Walk for Animals begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Animal Humane Society’s Golden Valley campus, goes through Theodore Wirth Park, turns around, and heads back to the Animal Humane Society. The walk is approximately five miles but you can turn around at any point. Click here to view the route!
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I’m thinking about bringing my horse/donkey/other large animal. What do I need to know beforehand?
Your large animal is welcome at the Walk. However, it may be difficult to park your trailer. If you do plan on bringing a large animal, you’ll need to arrive by 7:30 am to find a nearby space to park. You can park your trailer at the Koch lot (next door to AHS), in the back of the lot near the railroad tracks. If you bring a large animal, you are responsible for cleaning up after them. Bring another person to follow behind on “poop duty”.
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Can I drop my child off to do the Walk with our dog?
No. All children must be under direct adult supervision at all times at the Walk.
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What if it rains?
The Walk will be held - rain, snow, wind, or shine!
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Can I leave my valuables and Walk incentive prizes inside the shelter until after the Walk?
No, we request for liability reasons that you carry your personal items with you, or lock these items in the trunk of your car for safekeeping.
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How can I check-in before Walk day?
Spend the time on May 1st playing with your dog and enjoying the festivities instead of standing in line to check-in. Early check-in is now available for everyone! Bring in your donations and receive your prizes in advance to wear on Walk day, on Thursday, April 29 from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Animal Humane Society’s St. Paul or Golden Valley locations:
| St. Paul: |
1115 Beulah Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
651/645-7387
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| Golden Valley: |
845 Meadow Lane
Golden Valley, MN 55422
763/522-4325 |
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What do I need to
bring with me to check in?
Before coming to check-in for the Walk for Animals, be sure to check
your online fundraising totals and print final reports of your
donations. Bring that, along with any offline donations, to check-in.
To print these reports, follow these instructions:
- Follow this
link to log in to your Participant Center
- Click "Progress"
- Print this screen (this contains total amount raised)
- WRITE YOUR NAME on the page
- Bring this printout and any remaining offline cash or check
donations with you to registration.
FOR TEAM CAPTAINS ONLY: To print your team report, follow these instructions:
- Follow this
link to log in to your Participant Center
- Click "Progress"
- On the right-hand side, select "Team"
- Print this screen (this contains total amount raised)
- WRITE YOUR NAME on the page
- Bring this printout and any remaining offline cash or check
donations with you to registration.
How do I get to the Walk?
The most direct route from St. Paul is on 94W to exit 230 (the Highway 55/Olson Memorial Hwy exit right after the exit for 394). Once at Hwy 55 take a left at the light onto Hwy55. Follow 55 for 3 miles until you reach Meadow Lane, the street the Golden Valley shelter is on. You will see police directing traffic, as well as informational signs for off-site parking for the event.
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Where are the parking lots and shuttle buses located?
Parking lots are available adjacent to the Animal Humane Society but they fill up early. You can also park in 3 overflow lots, with free shuttle bus service every 15 minutes starting at 8:00 a.m. New Shuttle bus system to deliver you and your pet to and from the fun!
• OptumHealth parking lot at the Northwest corner of Olson Memorial Highway (HWY 55) and Douglas Drive
• Honeywell Plant parking lot at 1985 Douglas Drive
• Golden Valley Tech Center 6305/6325 Sandburg Road (adjacent to Honeywell)
Pets are welcome on the shuttle buses.
Please remember to keep all critters under control and dogs on a short lead. All animals must have up-to-date vaccinations and rabies shots and must be under the control of an adult or have direct supervision.
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Can I still raise money if I cannot attend the Walk?
Yes you can! You can raise money for the Walk and if you are not able to attend the day of, come to early registration on Thursday, April 29th, or mail in your pledges to Attn:Walk for Animals 845 Meadow Lane North, Golden Valley, MN 55422.
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How many people make up a team?
5 or more people make up a team.
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How many different types of teams are there?
There are 3 team types: Friends/Family Team, Corporate Team, and Vet Teams.
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Where do teams check-in on Walk Day?
Members of teams will check themselves in at the check in area based upon what they raised as an individual and will receive premiums based on their individual fundraising amount. Example: Team of 5: everyone on your team that raised $1000+ will check in in the $1000 Club, anyone who raised $500-999 will check in in the $500 Club and anyone who raised $0-499 will check in in General Check In. You do not need to be together to check in as a team. Once checked in, because you are part of a team, you are invited to assemble, meet up and gather with your teammates in our Team Lounge tent on the west side of the building next to the Incoming Animals entrance.
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How are the prizes distributed to me if I’m part of a team?
You will receive prizes based upon what you raised as an individual at the time you register, even though you are part of a team.
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What food and beverages will be available at the Walk this year?
Water for pets is available all around the grounds the day of the Walk and there are 3 water stops along the Walk Route for pets. Free water and granola bars will be available on the Walk route as well as beverages and food available for sale.
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