Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship of Mutt Strut 2012 presented by Harrison College is a brilliant investment…so if you’re a sponsor, or considering becoming one – we applaud and appreciate you!

Why is your investment brilliant?

Because you’re supporting one of the most unique pet events in the region – voted The Best Charitable Event in Indy three years in a row by NUVO Newsweekly readers.  You’re getting your name and/or your product in front of thousands of individuals and families who are so loyal to this event that they walk even in driving rain!  It’s a unique, fun, family event, and there’s a very special vibe, unlike any other in the city. You’ll see all kinds of families taking all kinds of four-legged family members on a walk around the world’s most famous 2 ½ mile oval. If you’ve never been, take a look at the above video, produced by St. Vincent Health, to get a better idea of what it’s all about.

Some quick Mutt Strut facts:

• In 2011, more than 6,000 humans and their dogs attended.
• 62% of registrants are women, 38% men.
• Walkers come from 14 states and 63 Indiana counties. The top five cities represented are Indy, Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood and Noblesville.

And…

• There are approximately 77.5 million owned dogs in the United States; 39% of US households own at least one dog and 63% of households have a pet.
• Of the approximately 658,000 households in the Indianapolis MSA, it is estimated that over 237,000 or 36% have at least one dog
• Nationally, 21% of owned dogs were adopted from a shelter – we need to increase that number!
• In 2011, it is estimated that $50.84 billion was spent on our pets.

Support the most popular family event at one of the most popular locations in the city on April 28, 2012.
Not only will you be our dogs’ best friend, but ours as well!