Toppings, marketing director for the Washington Humane Society, is helping lead the end-of-summer charge that includes two major efforts. Registration for the seventh annual D.C. Walk for the Animals recently opened for the Oct. 15 event in Adams Morgan. WHS also is participating in the national ASPCA Adoption Challenge — finding homes for more animals than ever before during August, September and October. What’s up with this year’s Walk for the Animals?
We typically get around 500 participants, so we’re hoping to see that many folks this year. We meet at the Marie Reed Learning Center, the route is about 1 mile and usually takes about 45 minutes. We’re encouraging the public to raise funds to participate, and people can sign up and get their own fund-raising web page. The money supports our programs including adoptions, spay and neuter centers, learning programs, and day-to-day care.
