Million Paws Walk 2023

Overview

If you're a dog person, being surrounded by wagging tails and beaming pooch faces is one of the happiest feelings in the world. Here's another: doing your part to assist animals in need. Each year — a pandemic hiatus aside — the RSPCA's Million Paws Walk combines the two, asking Melburnians and their puppers to go for a stroll to help raise funds for an obviously extremely worth cause.

Come Sunday, May 28, this endorphin-sparking mosey returns for 2023, taking over the Pelican Lawn at Albert Park Lake. Whether you're keen to dress up for the occasion — in a matching outfit to your four-legged bestie, of course — or just pop on your sneakers and usual workout attire, you can join in from 11am (with registrations from 9am).

Entry costs $35 for adults and $30 for concessions, with the money raised going towards RSPCA Victoria's work rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals.

In addition to the exercise, you and Rover can browse a heap stalls and exhibits, grab a bite from food trucks and listen to live tunes. There's also dog competitions, including 'waggiest tail'.

Can't make it to Albert Park Lake? Check out the full list of venues around Victoria.

Images: Call of the Wild Pet Photography.