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Mega March
for Animals
Sunday
October 7, 2012


Sponsored by:

Purina One

Comerica Bank

Taco Bell

Detroit Red Wings

Canine College

Friendly Automotive Group

PetSmart: Happiness in Store

Meijer

Body by Jenn

Yelp!

 Media Sponsors:

WXYZ

97.1 The Ticket

98.7 AMP

99.5 WYCD

104.3 WOMC

950 WWJ

1270 WXYT

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2012 Mega March for Animals Event Details

Michigan Humane Society
2012
Mega March for Animals
Sunday, October 7
Hart Plaza, Detroit
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Registration/Check In (all walkers): 9 a.m.
Walk Starts: 10 a.m.
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View Map and Driving Directions

Walk details:  A 2-mile walk from Hart Plaza up Woodward Ave to Grand Circus Park, returning back to Hart Plaza on Woodward. A shorter route will also be available on walk day. Water will be provided for people and pets at several points along the route.  See route map below.

Who can walk:  Everyone is welcome to walk, with or without a pet. Pets who are friendly, vaccinated and would enjoy the event are welcome to attend on a leash or in a carrier. Please bring proof of current vaccinations and be prepared to pick up after your pets. 

Day of event details: Check-in and registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the march starts at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine.  Even though you have signed up online, please stop at the Registration/Check-In Tent to complete registration so that we know you attended.  For your convenience, please print out and complete a registration form and bring it with you to the Registration/Check-In Tent along with any donations you have collected off-line.

If you have already registered online, you can access a printable Check-In sheet already filled out with your details and online fundraising totals (must be logged in to view completed form)   If your employer has a matching gifts program please bring the necessary form. 

Driving directions to Hart Plaza 

Convenient parking is available at nearby parking garages.

Michigan Humane Society
2012
Mega March for Animals
Sunday, October 7
Kensington Metropark
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Registration/Check In (all walkers): 9 a.m.
Walk Starts: 10 a.m.
View FAQ
View Map and Driving Directions

Walk details:  A 2-mile walk from Possums Hollow through Maple Beach, with the turnaround point at Baywood area. A shorter route will also be available on walk day. Water will be provided for people and pets at several points along the route.  See route map below.

Who can walk:  Everyone is welcome to walk, with or without a pet. Pets who are friendly, vaccinated and would enjoy the event are welcome to attend on a leash or in a carrier. Please bring proof of current vaccinations and be prepared to pick up after your pets. 

Day of event details: Check-in and registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the march starts at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine.  Even though you have signed up online, please stop at the Registration/Check-In Tent to complete registration so that we know you attended.  For your convenience, please print out and complete a registration form and bring it with you to the Registration/Check-In Tent along with any donations you have collected off-line.

If you have already registered online, you can access a printable Check-In sheet already filled out with your details and online fundraising totals (must be logged in to view completed form)   If your employer has a matching gifts program please bring the necessary form. 

Driving directions to Kensington Metropark

Convenient parking is available. There is a $5 vehicle entry fee to get into Kensington Metropark. Michigan's $10 Recreation Passport, purchased for your Michigan license plate, allows entry into all Michigan State Parks. Kensington Metropark is part of a separate regional park system, and requires its own entry permit.

For the most enjoyable walk experience please remember these points:

  • Bring your animal only if he/she enjoys other animals and people.
  • Animals must be on-leash or in a carrier at all times.
  • Please be prepared to clean up after your companion animal.
  • Please bring his/her up-to-date vaccination records with you, but do not attach to the registration form. You will need to present them only if asked.
  • Water will be provided for animals and walkers throughout the day and a small snack will be provided after the march
  • The stage program will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and other activities will be ongoing in the MHS information/activity tent.

Additional notes for team captains:

  • Each team member must check-in individually at the registration tent.  Please do not attempt to register/check in all of your team members.
  • Make sure each of your team members has a registration form.
  • Pick a convenient meeting point for your team. Please do not meet at the registration tent.
  • Please do not bring tables, tents, banners or stationary signs.  A small hand-held sign is permitted to help your team members locate you.
  • Please no handouts or balloons.

Route maps for the 2012 Mega March for Animals:

Hart Plaza, Detroit:


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Kensington Metropark:


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