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wag It Forward:
​a nonprofit festival for pets

Save the Date!
​Join Pet Food Warehouse at the
​Champlain Valley Exposition on
Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, 10am-4pm
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$5 TICKETS

Pets

  • Entrance fee is $5
  • Children under 12 years old are free.
  • Parking is free.
  • All proceeds are donated to the WIF Fund, to be split equally between all participating local animal welfare groups.
purchase tickets online
  • Leashed pets are welcome!
  • An animal waiver is required upon entrance for all pets in attendance.
  • Skip the line and fill out your waiver ahead of time. Waivers are available at Pet Food Warehouse, or can be found here, or can be completed at the event entrance.
  • All waivers must be submitted at time of entrance as a hard copy (no digital copies accepted).
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The Event

Wag It Forward Tshirts

  • The Chase Away 5K will be kicking off at 9am with run/walk that begins and ends on the event grounds. All runners gain free entry to Wag It Forward. 
  • Pete Powers and the Buzz Bash crew from 99.9 The Buzz will be providing music from 9am to 12pm.  The Buzz is also providing free coffee, courtesy of Essex Junction Dunkin’.
  • We have demonstrations throughout the day from NOMAD VT Agility, Moto Dog Training, Vermont Police Canine Association, and a lure course with 802 K9 Training!
  • Dux the Balloon Man will be blowing up the event and face painting will be provided in the Fun Zone!
  • Social Medication band will be rocking away on stage from 12 to 4pm!
  • We are happy to announce that Dock Dogs will be providing dog dock diving competitions throughout the day. See below for details.
  • An under the sea themed costume contest and parade will be taking place at 2:00pm with prizes!
  • Stay tuned for more details on attractions and participants!
  • The event will be held rain or shine!
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2022 Event tees are available in Pet Food Warehouse stores, online, and at the event. All profits are donated to the WIF Fund!
$30 each. 
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DOCK DOGS SCHEDULE: 
Saturday, Oct 1st
  • Onsite registration/Practice - 3:00pm
  • Big Air Wave #1 - 4:00pm
  • Extreme Vertical Competition - 5:30pm
Sunday, October 2nd
  • Onsite Registration/Practice - 9:00am
  • Big Air Wave #2 - 10:00am
  • Big Air Wave #3 - 11:30am
  • Speed Retrieve (All in one Finals) - 1:30pm
  • Big Air Finals - 3:00pm (Pro, Semi Pro, Contender & Amateur Finals)​​
dock dogs registration here

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CHASE AWAY 5K
In-person event Sunday, October 2nd:
  • Same-day registration - 8:00pm
  • In-person 5K - 9:00am
  • (Virtual 5K is October 1-9)
chase away 5k registration here

2022 beneficiary nonprofits

  • Blue Star Mothers of Vermont​​
  • ​Chase Away K9 Cancer
  • Emma's Foundation for Canine Cancer
  • Friends of Duke Rescue
  • Good Karma Rescue
  • Green Mountain Animal Defenders
  • Green Mountain Pug Rescue
  • Guardian Angel & Franklin County DART
  • Homeward Bound: Addison County's Humane Society
  • Humane Society of Chittenden County
  • ​Justice For Dogs
  • Little Woof Small Dog Rescue​
  • North Country Animal League
  • ​Passion 4 Paws​
  • Potter's Angels Rescue
  • Protect Our Wildlife VT
  • Queen City Cats
  • Therapy Dogs of VT
  • UVM Extension 4H Teen Leadership Program
  • Vermont English Bulldog Rescue
  • VETEGA: Veterinary Efforts in Giving to Animals

2022 Sponsors

WAG IT FORWARD IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THESE BENEFACTORS:

whale level [MAIN SPONSORs]

Pets Global Family of Brands: Essence, Fussie Cat, Inception, Zignature
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Wellness Pet Brands: Eagle Pack, Holistic Select, Old Mother Hubbard, Sojos, Wellness, Whimzees
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Octopus LEVEL

American Natural Premium; Fetch The Leash; Identity; Triumph
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DOLPHIN LEVEL

Andy & Audie; Darford; Edward Jones; Ghost Dog Dairy; Healthy Hemp Pet; Island Memorial; Koha; OC Raw; Sit Pretty Grooming Salon; The Honest Kitchen; The Richards Group; Sticky Brand; Vital Essentials; Waggle Woof & Wander
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SEA TURTLE LEVEL

Fido Biotics; Petsafe; Under the Weather
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SEAHORSE LEVEL

Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn; Boss Nation Brands; Dominon Tech; Hugglehounds; Peoples United Bank; Simply B Vermont; Sleepy Dog Kennel; Wild Bone Company
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STINGRAY LEVEL

Bellcate School Dog Treats; 4 Legs & A Tail; Grandma Lucy's; Hillside Creamery; Ice House Farm; Invisible Fence of Northern Vermont; Rawz;  Simply B Vermont 
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Product support from...

Mammoth Pet Products; NaturVet; Sticky Brand; Sweet Clover Market; 
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  • Home
  • SHOP PFW
  • Products & Services
    • COVID-19 Updates >
      • Curbside Service
    • Cat & Dog Foods
    • Cat Litter
    • Gift Cards
    • Pet Wash Express
    • Engraved Pet Tags
    • Raw Food Club
    • PFW Paw Points
    • Discount Programs
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Our Mission
    • Meet the Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
    • Employee Login
  • Events
    • Specials
    • Pronature Pals >
      • Success Stories - Pronature Pals
    • Local Adoptables
    • Wag It Forward >
      • WIF Fund
      • WIFs of Years Past