Bring your leashed, vaccinated, well-behaved dogs to this fun, pet-friendly fundraiser! Paws in the Park is an annual, family AND pet-friendly festival that celebrates our shared love for animals while raising essential funds to support shelter pets in Northwest Indiana.
The event features:
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9am: Event Opens; check-in for the 1-mile, dog-friendly walk begins
- 9:45am: Presentation of the Flag (courtesy of University of Illinois Chicago ROTC) and National Anthem (courtesy of Amy Hicks)
- 10am: DJ Countdown and Dog-Friendly Walk Begins
- 10:30am: ‘K-9s in Action’ demonstration by Munster Police Department K9 Unit
- 11am: “WestMunster” Doggy Fashion Show – Dress up your pup and compete for prizes!
- 11am: 3 Floyds Beer Garden Opens
- 12pm - 3:10pm: Live Music
- 9am - 3pm: Vendor Market, Food Trucks, Raffle Prizes
Proceeds from this event directly support Humane Indiana’s mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them. Funds raised will benefit Humane Indiana’s animal shelter, including community program initiatives like the pet food pantry (a free community resource for pet families in need), veterinary care for pets in need, and the foster care program.
Live Music Lineup!
12 - 12:30pm - Steelbelly (solo folk acoustic)
12:40 - 1:10pm - In The Static (two piece alternative)
1:20 - 1:50pm - Ivan Garcia Acoustic (solo acoustic covers and original music)
2 - 2:30pm - Park Street (5-piece pop punk alternative)
2:40 - 3:10pm - Jerry and the D.O.G.s (5-piece band, original music)
‘WestMunster’ Dog Fashion Show
For only $20, register your furry friend(s) to participate in the ‘WestMunster’ fashion show, scheduled for 11am (following the pet-friendly one mile walk through Community Park). For multiple pets who are participating in the fashion show as part of one unit/themed costume, please only register your group once.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a Paws in the Park sponsor, you will enjoy exceptional visibility with hundreds of attendees, with access to an audience that cares deeply about pets, people, and making a difference. Let’s make this year the biggest Paws in the Park yet! Show the Region that your brand stands with animals!
Review the sponsorship opportunities menu here.
Sponsorships can be paid online, or checks may be mailed to our main office:
Humane Indiana
attn: Events
8149 Kennedy Ave
Highland, IN 46322
Submit Your Sponsorship Online!
Thank You To Our “PAW”some Sponsors!
Arbor View Animal Hospital
Briar Ridge Country Club
Crew Carwash
Deer Run Animal Hospital
Franklin Pest Solutions
Gurley Leep Automotive Family - Team Honda
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys
Strack & Van Til Food Market
Walter W. Schultz Agency, Inc.
Centier Bank
Digs Dog Care
Horizon Bank
Hub International
Keystone Mediation
The Pangere Corporation
Peoples Bank
Tech Credit Union