Walk with your best friend (furry or human)!
PetRescue’s Best Friends Walk is a free month long fitness and fundraising challenge for everyone and their ultimate bestie! Set a fundraising goal and choose how far you and your BFF will walk during September to help homeless pets find love.
By joining PetRescue’s Best Friends Walk and raising funds, you're not only strengthening the bond between you and your BFF by spending quality, enriching time together; you're also helping homeless pets find their new best friends through PetRescue’s adoption platform and assistance programs.
Each step you take and every dollar raised give a homeless pet like Frosty the best chance to find a home.
Dani’s daily life has changed for the better now that she has her best friend by her side, joining her on all of her adventures - he loves coming along on car rides and walks.
“I wasn't looking for a particular dog breed or age. I was just looking for a best friend. PetRescue made my search easy.’’
‘’Seeing him grow into a confident, playful and cheeky little dog just fills my heart with so much happiness. He has truly reached the potential that I knew he had’’
Frosty has been there for Dani through some tough times, and she can’t imagine what she would’ve done without him. Dani says ‘’I love coming home to him, and he is just so excited to see me. I absolutely adore him and wouldn't want to imagine my life without him.’’
Frosty’s Happy Tail is just one of the one million stories of love and lives changed made possible because of pet lovers like you. It’s because of your support that PetRescue’s adoption platform gives homeless pets the best chance to find a home.
So choose your challenge and walk, run, roll or roam with your best friend (furry or human!) during the month of September and raise funds to find a home for every pet that needs one.
The Challenge
PetRescue’s Best Friends Walk is a flexible, Australia-wide fundraising challenge running throughout September 1–30.
It’s your chance to get moving with your best friend while raising funds to help homeless pets find loving homes through PetRescue’s adoption platform.
You can choose how you participate - walk, run, roll, swim, or move in any way that suits you (always keeping your best friend’s comfort in mind).
Register
It’s free to join Best Friends Walk.
This is a peer-to-peer fundraising challenge, so participants raise funds by sharing their page and asking for sponsorship.
Fundraise
Set your fundraising goal and share your page with your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues.
Every dollar raised helps PetRescue connect homeless pets with loving homes.
Walk
Move at your own pace throughout September.
Choose how you participate - walk, run, roll, swim, or move in any way that suits you and your best friend. This could be your neighbourhood, a local park, the beach, bush trails, or even at home.
Treats
Be one of the first 1,500 people to register and get a free Best Friends Walk bandana for your furry friend!
And if you raise $250, you'll get your paws on a limited edition Best Friends Walk tee!
Plus, lots of opportunities for even more treats along the way!
FAQs
Where can I take part?
Anywhere that suits you and your best friend.
This could be your neighbourhood, a local park, the beach, bush trails, or even at home.
Please stay safe and be mindful of others sharing the same spaces.
How far do I need to go?
That’s completely up to you.
Popular challenge distances include:
- 30km
- 50km
- 80km
You can choose any distance that feels achievable and motivating.
Examples:
- 1km a day across September = 30km
- 5km a day for 10 days = 50km
- 5km on weekdays = 100km
If your pet is joining you, choose a distance that suits their age, fitness level, and ability.
If your best friend prefers staying at home, you can still take part with activities such as:
- Indoor obstacle courses
- Treasure hunts
- Brain games and puzzles
- Training sessions
- Backyard enrichment activities
What do I need to do?
Taking part is simple:
1. Register
You can:
- Join as an individual
- Join a team
- Create your own team with friends, family, or colleagues
2. Choose your challenge
Set your distance goal for September.
You can walk, run, roll, swim, dance, or move in any way that works for you.
Choose something fun, achievable, and suited to both you and your best friend.
3. Fundraise
Set your fundraising goal and share your page with your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues.
Every dollar raised helps PetRescue connect homeless pets with loving homes.
4. Complete your challenge
Move at your own pace throughout September.
Every step, roll, or swim contributes to helping pets find love.
Where do my fundraising dollars go?
Funds raised during the Best Friends Walk go directly towards PetRescue’s adoption platform and adoption assistance programs.
Who is PetRescue?
PetRescue is a national not-for-profit organisation connecting people with adoptable pets across Australia.
We support rescue organisations, shelters, vets, and councils through:
- Australia’s leading pet adoption platform
- Technology tools for rescue groups
- Crisis care and transport programs
- Food and product donations
- Community education and engagement
