Mutt Strut's Top Dog '24: Most Money Raised!

Pet on the label of a Triptych Brew this Fall
Lead the pack in the walk at the Mutt Strut on May 5, 2024
A feature in the next issue of Paw Prints Magazine
One Mutt Strut sweatshirt & two t-shirts
One ticket to Fall 2024’s Fur Ball
One “Leaders of the Pack” Deluxe Doggie Swag Bag

Mr. or Ms. Popular '24*: Highest number of individual donations!

One Year’s Membership to the Urbana Park District Dog Park
One Mutt Strut sweatshirt & two t-shirts
One “Leaders of the Pack” Deluxe Doggie Swag Bag

*This prize will be awarded regardless of the total amount raised, and Top Dog will not be eligible to win Mr. or Ms. Popular.

Raise at least $75

One Mutt Strut t-shirt
Your pet thanked on CCHS social media

Raise at least $250

One Mutt Strut sweatshirt
Your pet thanked on CCHS social media

Raise $500 or More

One Mutt Strut sweatshirt & one t-shirt
One “Leaders of the Pack” Deluxe Doggie Swag Bag
You tagged as your pet is thanked on CCHS social media

Who will come out on top?

This spring, let your friends and family know that YOU support homeless animals by asking them to make YOUR pet Mutt Strut’s Top Dog! The Mutt Strut participant who raises the most money gets the Top Dog honor of appearing on a can of Triptych brew!

Mutt Strut is one of our biggest annual fundraisers and your participation is crucial!

CCHS is not funded by any government entities, nor any national animal welfare organizations. We rely on the generous members of this community to keep our doors open to animals in need. You help us shelter them while they wait to be adopted. You help us restore them to health when they are suffering Friends like YOU made it possible for us to care for over 1,700 animals last year!

To get started:

1) Navigate to our “Team Members” at the top of the page, and let us know you want to "Fundraise"!

2) Get your tickets to attend the Mutt Strut on May 5, 2024 in Friendship Grove at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana!

3) Encourage your friends to come with you, and their tickets can also be credited to your fundraiser as they check out.

Just want to attend the event? Check out everything you need to know, below. We can't wait to see you there!

Come to the Mutt Strut!

The Mutt Strut is what every dog-owner dreams of: An event where dogs are not just “allowed” but welcomed! Food for dogs, games for dogs, contests for dogs, everything is going to the dogs on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Friendship Grove at Crystal Lake Park.

Click "Give to a Top Dog" at the top of this page to register to attend, along with your furry friend! You can use your ticket to cast your vote for the Top! Just select your competitor as your register or donate.

Mutt Strut puts the “fun” in fundraiser:

🐶A celebratory dog-walk around the park, led by the Top Dog

🐶Food trucks:

Ice Daddy's
Patty Daddy's
Burrito King

🐶Enjoy some Triptych beer:

You make a donation, you get a beer. It’s that simple!

🐶Enjoy dog friendly games and activities:

Unleash your dog's inner artist at Paw Painting with Colorfil!
Test your dog's sense of smell at the Shell Game or Treat Hide-and-Seek!
Try out the Serra Subaru Agility Course!
Pick up dog-swag at our vendor booths!

🐶Enter contests and win prizes:

Best trick? Longest ears? Fastest tail wag? Let's find out!
The Pavlov Media Peanut Butter Licking Contest! (Everybody loves this Mutt Strut favorite).

We're wagging our tails in excitement! Please join us when you “Give to a Top Dog” today and choose to register for the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Important Information for Dog Owners:

This is an event for dogs and their people, but please consider your dog's health, temperament, and ability to handle crowds (and other dogs) before coming!

Rules: One dog per handler. If you have multiple dogs, you’ll need as many handlers.

Handlers must be at least 17 years of age.

All dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6-feet in length. No flexi-leashes will be allowed.

Thank you for your support ❤️

Mutt Strut is generously sponsored by:

Platinum Paw Sponsors: Colorfil | Serra Subaru | Triptych Brewing | Pavlov Media

Gold Paw Sponsors: Illini Radio Group | Loving Paws Pet Clinic | Hickory Point Bank