Walk Woof Wag raises funds for the Chico Animals Shelter’s medical fund which provides hundreds of animals critical care every year.

This beloved Chico event was inspired by Chico youth, Bryce Velasco, who wanted to honor his dog, Jasmine, who was adopted through Chico Animal Shelter. In 2014, Bryce was in the 8th grade at Marsh Junior High School and taking a leadership class that required students to perform a service project. Bryce’s vision was a walk that would be festive and fun and raise funds for Chico Animal Shelter. He approached Dr. Sarah Richardson, owner of The Canine Connection (Jasmine’s “go to” place for training, daycare, and boarding) and asked if she would help him transform his idea into reality. Sarah and Bryce joined forces and began planning for the first Walk Woof Wag gathering. It was decided that funds raised through Walk Woof Wag would go to Chico Animal Shelter’s medical fund so that the animals in their care could receive the medical care they need while they await loving, permanent homes.

Now every year the Walk Woof Wag committee chooses an inspirational dog to be featured on the event commemorative posters. Each featured dog has benefited from the medical fund in which the event raises funds as a reminder of what the event is all about. Walk Woof Wag has become a Chico favorite.