Fundraising is easy—just do what you love! Here are some examples of how to turn your favorite activities into impact for animals and people in our community.
Hikers, runners, and walkers: ask friends and family to pledge a dollar amount for each mile you log for a specific period of time. You can easily sync your fundraising page with Strava to help you log those life-saving miles. If you belong to a gym or group fitness studio, ask them to donate the proceeds from a day or a specific class to your page!
Partner with a local artist to raffle off a handmade item or custom work, with every donation of a specific amount counting as one raffle entry.
We know asking people for donations can feel awkward, so why not have your pet do it for you? Share your fundraising link on social media with a request for support from your pet, including an adorable photo or video of them.
Fundraise by hosting a sale of baked goods, plant propagations, handmade items—the sky’s the limit! No time to make anything? Sell stuff you no longer want with an in-person or online yard sale where every item’s price is a donation to your fundraising page.
Keep it simple! Ask your favorite local business—bars, restaurants/food trucks, tattoo shops, etc—to host a give-back day and donate a portion of proceeds to your (or your team’s!) fundraising page.
Partner with your favorite bar or restaurant to donate proceeds from their trivia, BINGO, karaoke, or craft night. More of a homebody? Invite your besties over for a night of food, drinks, and fun, and ask all attendees to make a donation on your fundraising page as a thank-you for being a great host.
*Let us know if you’re planning an event or online fundraiser that’s open to the public and occurring by June 6, 2026, so we can include it on our Doggie Dash Pop-Pup Events Calendar!
Check out our comprehensive Fundraising Guide for more ideas and inspiration!
Spread the word about Doggie Dash and your fundraising efforts!
We know fundraising isn’t always easy, so we’re here to help! The following resources can help you craft compelling donation requests to your community, jump-starting your fundraising efforts and changing even more animals’ lives!
Need more assistance? Reach out to doggiedash@oregonhumane.org and one of our Doggie Dash Coaches will connect with you to help!
Share any of the following stories of Oregon Humane animals to encourage your community to donate to your Doggie Dash fundraising page!
Eloise came to Oregon Humane Salem Campus with her fellow littermates and initially was placed in a foster home to grow and get healthy. While in our care, Eloise received eye surgery to correct inverted eyelids. As she recovered, it became clear that she was a very nervous and fearful dog.
One by one, her littermates found homes, but shy Eloise struggled to shine because of her anxiety. To boost her confidence, she was transferred to the Portland campus to work with our Behavior Modification trainers. Over time, Eloise began to blossom and eventually found her perfect person. Her adopter drove all the way from Corvallis multiple times to meet her, adopt her, and get extra training—today their relationship is stronger than ever!
Wesley was one of 30 Maine Coon cats rescued from neglect and brought to Oregon Humane to receive life-changing care. Many of the cats arrived suffering from eye infections and skin issues that required surgery, medication, and other support. Wesley was the most fearful of all the cats, and he, too, had a painful eye infection that required one of his eyes to be removed. After working with our Behavior Modification team, Wesley was eventually adopted into a perfect home, with a family willing to take it slow and celebrate the baby steps he made along the way! In his new home, Wesley is getting braver day-by-day and surprising his new family with his playful side!
Big dogs are struggling to find homes, and Autumn was no exception. This big, fluffy pup was in the care of Oregon Humane for nearly half a year, struggling to find the right home. To give her a leg up and allow her sweet personality to shine, she was placed into Oregon Humane’s Diamond in the Ruff foster-to-adopt program. Autumn went to a few different homes for a trial period, and Oregon Humane made sure she was welcomed back each time it wasn’t quite the right fit. Eventually Autumn found the perfect family, including a two-year-old girl who adores her!
Social media is great place to spread the word—plus a link to your fundraising page—to help boost your efforts and help more animals!
To make donating as easy as possible for your friends and followers:
**Important! Fundraisers conducted on social media platforms via the “donate” or “raise money” buttons do NOT count toward your Doggie Dash fundraising. Please be sure to share your fundraising page link instead of asking for donations directly through a social media app.**
Be sure to follow @oregonhumane on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates on our life-changing work and more heartwarming stories you can share!
I’m participating in Doggie Dash to help animals at @oregonhumane! Every donation ensures that Oregon Humane can continue providing shelter, quality medical care, and tons of love while animals wait for their new families. Please donate, any amount helps! [INSERT YOUR FUNDRAISING LINK]
I ♥ animals! Help me change animals’ lives by donating to my Doggie Dash fundraiser for @oregonhumane. Every dollar has huge impact for animals and the people who love them! Give today through the link in my bio!Hi [NAME]!
I’m participating in Oregon Humane’s Doggie Dash to make lives brighter for animals and the people who love them!
Every dollar raised will helpOregon Humane:
Find loving homes for animals
Provide financial aid pet owners in need of veterinary care assistanceInvestigate reports of suspected cruelty and neglect across Oregon
I am trying to raise $[INSERT YOUR GOAL] for Oregon Humane, all of which will directly go towards sustaining their life-changing programs and services. Will you help me reach my goal?
Supporting Oregon Humane matters to me personally because [INSERT SENTENCE ABOUT WHY YOU’RE FUNDRAISING].
Please donate here: [INSERT YOUR FUNDRAISING LINK]
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for being a pack leader! As a Team Captain, it’s your job to put the FUN in fundraising—with our help! Check out the tips and ideas below to keep your team excited, engaged, and on track to meet your goal.
The best way to motivate your team is to gather everyone together for a fundraising event! This will help you establish camaraderie and also kickstart your fundraising efforts, building momentum as you work toward your goal. Check out the suggestions above marked “GREAT FOR TEAMS” or connect with your Coach, Eta, for more ideas on how to plan a group fundraiser.
Doggie Dash teams build connections and foster friendly competition among members, but engagement across team members won’t happen on its own. As Team Captain, it’s best to stay in regular communication with your Doggie Dash team. Not sure what to say? Here are a few suggestions:
Maximize your team’s fundraising potential with some friendly competition! Use the following challenges to inspire teammates or get creative and come up with your own.
We share a LOT of information with Dashers! Make sure your team doesn’t miss anything important by posting reminders to your Team Page. Specific topics to call out include:
Each dollar you fundraise supports every aspect of Oregon Humane’s work, including:
Meet your Doggie Dash coaches! They’re here to provide support, answer questions, offer advice—anything you need! We hear they love seeing photos of people’s pets, so don’t hesitate to fill their inboxes with cuteness.
Pets: Indiana Jones and Pepper (cats)
Favorite thing about Doggie Dash: The fabulous contests!
Pets: Mia (dog)
Favorite thing about Doggie Dash: When the dogs cool off in the kiddie pools after they finish the course!
Pets: Mr. Blue (cat)
Favorite thing about Doggie Dash: Seeing dogs in crazy outfits and costumes!
Pets: Makota (dog), Boo (dog), Ellie (dog), Rosie (cat), Mae (cat), Momo (cat)
Favorite thing about Doggie Dash: Dogs EVERYWHERE!
Pets: Quinn (dog), Cali (dog), Remy (cat), Martin (cat), Francesca (cat), and Bianca (cat)
Favorite thing about Doggie Dash: Being surrounded by dogs and dog lovers!
