Walkathon Rules
Rules are to keep everyone safe
We need your help to make sure that this walk runs smoothly and safely for everyone. These rules have been established to accomplish this goal. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us... 917-302-9193 or info@dogsindanger.com
  1. All dogs must be on a leash (6-foot maximum) at all times. No flexi or extendable leashes permitted.
  2. Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs and agree to be responsible for their dog at all times during the walkathon.
  3. All dog handlers must be at least 16 years of age. Under age walkers can walk a dog if the dog is secured by two leashes, one of which is under the control of someone 16 or older.
  4. Limit one dog per handler. All attendees must have control of their dog at all times. If we determine that you do not have your dog under control, we reserve the right to ask you to leave the event.
  5. All dogs must be current on vaccinations and wearing their rabies tag and ID tags.
  6. The Buddy Fund reserves the right to turn away dogs that are threats to participants of the walk or to flag dogs as potential threats.
  7. If your dog is not friendly with other dogs or strangers, you will be asked to have your dog wear a RED Bandana, which we will provide if needed.
  8. Pledges should be collected prior to the event. You can mail your pledges to us or turn them in at pledge table on the day of the Walk. Pledges must be received by 10:00 AM at the pledge table on the day of the Walk or postmarked by April 18, 2015 to qualify for prizes!
  9. All dogs must be under the control of their handler at all times.
The Fine Print Legal Stuff: By participating in this event, I assume responsibility for any and all risks associated with my participation in this event. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, release and discharge DogsInDanger.com and The Buddy Fund, Inc., its volunteers, and any other parties involved in this event, from any claims or liability of any kind whatsoever arising out of my participation in this event, even though the liability may arise out of negligence on the part of the parties named in this waiver. I also agree to follow Hudson River Park Rules and Regulations, DogsInDanger and The Buddy Fund, Inc. Rules, exercise caution, avoid littering, and respect the property of others. I also submit that all of the animals in my care that are participating in this event are current on their rabies vaccinations. DogsInDanger and The Buddy Fund, Inc. reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog that is deemed unfit or unsafe to participate.