Wiggle Waggle Walk

This was our first time participating in the Wiggle Waggle Walk and we not only had a blast, but will make sure to continue to support the event and cause each year.
The whole event was very well organized and everything from registration to the expo was a well oiled machine! The volunteers providing water and cheers along the course, the friendly vendors providing fun swag (yeah Unilocal!), the food trucks (along with Jones Coffee booth!), and the other festivities made it an eventful day and a perfect way to support the local work that the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA continues to do day after day in our community.

It’s the bow to the wow, wiggling and waggling, yiggy yes y’allin, cute doggy dogs at the Rose Bowl despite the pouring rain~
Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yay!
So the 2014 Wiggle Waggle Walk was the 16^th in the event’s history, but it was our family’s first. But like all firsts, the event was not smooth in the beginning because when we woke up to head over to the Rose Bowl, it was raining «dogs and bigger dogs» (sorry cats, no love for you in this review).
Despite the incredibly rare Southern California rain, all 8 of our legs (Charlie, the wife, and me) headed over to the Rose Bowl because dogs and their parents are dogged like that. A little rain was not going to hold us back!
By the time we pulled into the parking lot, it was as if all the dogs in heaven had « Unilocaled» at the rain gods to stop because the rain had become a drizzle and by the time we finished signing in with the help of all the awesome volunteers (especially the young students), the rain had completely stopped.
The Wiggle Waggle Walk is a free event held by the Pasadena Human Society and SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), which uses the event to raise funds to help homeless and abandoned animals. Every year the event seems to get bigger and there were a ton of four-​legged furry balls of cuteness overload in all shapes and sizes all over the place. Oh yea, and there were humans too that included walkers, volunteers, and sponsors. All you have to do is register beforehand and you don’t even need a dog to participate.
The sponsors included various groups that gave away all kinds of swag of which we really appreciated the great folks from the VCA Animal Hospital and the super generous Natural Balance people. And how could we leave out Unilocal which was manned by the best packleader, Katie B., who was not only handing out various Unilocal swag, but her famous hugs as well?
The walk consisted of a short walk (less than a mile) and a long walk (approximately 3.2 miles/​5K). We opted for the long walk because Charlie had done the Rose Bowl Loop many times before and it was a wise choice because he really enjoyed shaking his little booty with all the other doggies (and sniffing them as well) while being filmed by the Wiggle Waggle Walk drone.
By the time we made it back, the Pasadena Police Department’s K9 Unit was putting on some awesome exhibitions where Bono, a Belgian Malanois, was showing off his impressive crime-​fighting skills that would have definitely made McGruff the Crime Dog proud. It was funny too when during one demonstration Bono attacked an officer dressed as a criminal and even Charlie got into the action by Unilocaling and howling.
We definitely enjoyed this event and will be back next year and the year after that… and the year after that. Well you get the picture! What a woof-​tastic event!

Great event for a great cause. So many vendors and things to see, so many dog lovers and great people, so many different dogs to look at. It was a great event. The walk around the Rose Bowl felt pretty long and the area we were allowed to walk in was small. I wish they had allowed us to use the whole road. I also wish people cleaned up after their dogs (most do). Other than that, there was plenty of water along the route for you and your dog. And plenty of volunteers cheering you along the way. The Pasadena Humane Society staff and volunteers are friendly and full of energy. There was a lot of parking. This was a great event overall.

Wiggle Waggle Walk is a fun community event for the animal lovers out there. You can bring your friends and canine companions for a fun filled day in support of the animals. All proceeds go to the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA, a great cause that provide shelter and veterinary treatment to thousands of animals.
To kick off the Wiggle Waggle event, you walk with your canine companion around the world famous Rose Bowl with other animal lovers. Then you come back to the park and enjoy the Wiggle Waggle Walk Pet Expo, which featured many different vendors, including Unilocal!Throughout the day, they have K9 demonstrations, dog agility shows and entertaining canine contests.
Overall, I was impressed by how well-​organized the event was. It is amazing to see what a great community support the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA. My favorite part was seeing so many ADORABLE dogs walking around. I look forward to coming back next year!

Two words: Cuteness overload. As a huge dog lover, I was pretty much in heaven here! If you’ve got a furry friend and you haven’t been to a Wiggle Waggle Walk, you’re missing out! This is a great annual event for a great cause… fundraising for the Pasadena Humane Society as well as the ASPCA. Meebo, my friend’s handsome dog, was my partner in crime today.
Meebo and I had a grand ‘olé time making new furry friends and visiting the many booths at this event before the walk started. Booths ranged from dog treats, to hospitals/​vets, to dog costumes and toys, and even doggie caricatures! How cute! There were tons of free samples, swag, prizes and informative flyers. I walked around at least 3 times and felt like I couldn’t hit up all the booths (mainly because I was so distracted by the doggies EVERYWHERE!!)
Finally the walk. There were two tracks to choose from, a 1-​mile or a 3-​mile. We went on the 1-​mile track because I wasn’t too sure if Meebo could last so long with so much excitement (among so many other furry friends). It went by so fast and it was also a very smooth/​easy walk. There’s also some water stops along the way for each trail. I’m thinking about doing the 3-​mile next time. =)
There’s water buckets everywhere for doggies to drink from and I believe some booths had poop bags, but I didn’t really see many. I brought my own bags in case they didn’t have any. We also brought our own portable water bowl to fill with bottled water in case we were not close to a water bucket.
I’m a HUGE fan of this event and will definitely want to do it again next year (hopefully with my own pup!) I can’t wait for next year!!! Also, if you donate $ 50 or more, you get a nice Wiggle Waggle Walk t-​shirt. =)

My work always looks forward to the Wiggle Waggle Walk. It is a morning where we can all get together with our dogs and help raise money for a good cause. The booths afterward are nice to visit because of all the animal merchandise (which also goes to help rescues)

Just got back from the 2013 wiggle waggle walk! It was a amazing day in Pasadena with nice blue skies :) how great it was seeing all the dogs and they’re owners walking for a cause!!! I’ll be back next year. Definitely! :)

The wiggle waggle walk this year was wonderful! It was really touching to see so many people and dogs walking for an incredible cause. Whether people donated or just created awareness it was all truly appreciated. My team was able to together collect over $ 500!!!. You have the option to walk one mile or do 3 miles. There was lots of friendly people and dogs to go all around. Everyone was happy, smiling and were even happy to provide doggie bags and water to others when needed. Every single dog I saw was for sure wagging his/​her tail in joy. This year if you raised $ 50, you would be able to get a really neat t-​shirt to show and share your support and awareness with others. Each dog was welcomed with a Wiggle Waggle Walk bandana to wear throughout the day and to keep as a reminder that they are loved.
The weather was gorgeous today and this year’s event had lots of vendors from people sharing their talents such as the doggonecute with super cute bandanas and doggie bow ties, lots dogs and even some cats up for adoptions, the Dog Bakery was there as well to give out some free doggie cupcakes, and there was even some food trucks for the humans. There was also a lot of free samples given out, K9 Police dog demonstrations and even micro-​chipping and registration available at the spot for your furry babies. It honestly was one of the bestest events I’ve attended. My little Porkchop had a blast and is pooped from the day. I am pretty excited to do this again next year, I would highly recommend it to anyone. Thank you SPCA and Pasadena Humane Society for your amazing organization and wonderful job in bringing awareness and raising so much money for a great cause.
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This event was so awesome!
All of the staff and volunteers were super nice, the venue was nice, tons of informative and nice vendors, all in all a good day and time was had.
The only negatives I can think of are 1.) where were all of the trash cans?! thousands of dogs around taking doggy do-​dos and no trash cans distributed around? and 2.) they didn’t really have a list of the days schedule (like the police dog demonstration or the doggy model competitions) posted anywhere.
All in all we’ll definitely be back next year!

We stopped by with Pickles this morning and had a good time. Saw a few Wheaton Terriers which are tough to come by so he got to meet some relatives. Also hung with some other fun dogs too. It’s a worth while cause and event so check it out next year.

Walk for a cause!
Our team had raised enough money and had exceeded our total goal. Donations made went towards the Pasadena Human Society and the SPCA to help feed, find homes and take care of animals who don’t have the luxury of loving families to care for them.
There were hundreds of dogs of all sorts at the Rose Bowl that day. A truly amazing thing to see. Two trails for you and your furry friends to choose from. The 1 mile and the 3 mile (5k). We chose the 3 mile course and was on our way. Along the trail, you will find volunteers holding up signs encouraging you to continue on stride. «Go walkers! Go dogs!» At times also you’d come across some tables with bottled water which lay out for hydration purposes. Dogs too!
Overall, it was a great day and a great cause. What a way to give back to society and helping those (even furry) in need.

My dog AJ and I just got back from the 10^th annual Wiggle Walk Walk. It was a gorgeous day in Pasadena and they were tons of dogs. The event is for raising money for the Pasadena Humane Society.
«Your donations help feed and care for animals looking for a loving home, rescue animals in need, and provide humane education to enrich the lives of individuals and animals alike. At the same time, you and your furry friends will have some fun! Enjoy a morning walking a 3 or 1 mile loop around the world famous Rose Bowl, and take part in fun activities for pets and people alike.»
We did the 3 mile loop around the Rose Bowl and had a really fun time. Along the walk, people are cheering you on and handing out water. Great company, well behaved dogs, and a nice workout.
Once we finished the walk we checked out the contest, events, and lots of booths. I was able to grab Nutro dog food, greenies, free coffee, and a Wiggle Waggle Walk t-​shirt. It was a very fun event that I plan on participating next year. I know the donations I received will be going towards a wonderful organization.