After three decades of animal loving supporters coming together to fight animal cruelty, the RSPCA Million Paws Walk will be held for the final time ever on Sunday, 25 May 2025.
With the help of up to 1.6 million paws - that’s 400,000 superpooches -and more than 750,000 superhumans, Million Paws Walk events across the country have raised a phenomenal $17 million for animals in need over its 30-year history.
The RSPCA has made the difficult decision to hang up the leash on the event in appreciation of cost-of-living pressures and a dramatically changed fundraising landscape since the pandemic begun in 2020.
“We want to unite animal lovers in the Illawarra to join us for one last lap of the Million Paws Walk, helping us bid farewell to this iconic, special event by making it bigger and better than ever before, giving it the sendoff it truly deserves,” said RSPCA NSW Branch Manager, Josh O’Donnell.
RSPCA NSW is inviting dog enthusiasts and their pooches of all different shapes, sizes and colours in the Illawarra to join our final celebration and commemorate Australia’s largest doggy day out.
“Thank you to everyone in our local community who has attended, fundraised, volunteered, and brought this much-loved event to life all these years. We can’t wait to celebrate the millions of memories we have shared together so far, and create millions more with you all, at this year’s final event,” added Mr O'Donnell.
"The rich history and success of Millions Paws Walk would not have been possible without the generosity, compassion, and loyalty of our animal-loving community members.
"While the landscape of community fundraising events has significantly changed over the years, we want to assure our supporters that we’ll continue to have other events in the local area and raise funds to support our vital community programs. Keep an eye out for us around the region and on our social media page.”
Join us for one last lap of the RSPCA Million Paws Walk
Key event details:
Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Reddall Reserve, Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra NSW 2528
Link to Register: https://www.millionpawswalk.
