13th Annual
Walk-N-Wag
July 25, 2026
Saturday 9am-noon


The 13th annual Walk- n-Wag is coming this summer! Join us at Minto-Brown Island Park in Salem, raising funds to keep hospice patients and their pets together through WVH's  Pet Peace of Mind®  program.

  • Best Pet Story Contest - see details below
  • 2027 Poster Dog contest pics with NosesTailsPaws Pet Photography
  • Shady morning dog walk
  • Carnival-themed Midway games for dogs and people
  • Vendor Village of pet-loving non-profits and businesses
  • Fabulous raffle baskets

Community-minded businesses and organizations are invited to join Capitol Subaru to support the 2026 Walk-n-Wag as vendors and raffle basket donors. Contact Jeanne or Shelley at 503.588.3600, or pets@wvh.org.

®Registered trademark Pet Peace of Mind, Inc.

T-shirts $28, pre-order by June 30
Browse vendors
Bike, walk, or run with your friend
Play games
Meet other amazing dog people


B E S T     P E T     S T O R Y     C O N T E S T

All the Ways Pets Touch Our Lives: 
Where Would We Be Without Them?
‍This year for our 13th annual Walk-N-Wag, we are having a story contest.  Come vote for your favorite of the finalists at the Walk-n-Wag!

2026 Dog's Best Friend Title Sponsor

Pedigree Sponsors

Best-in-Show Sponsors

Top Dog Sponsors