Mutt Strut

Celebrate 20 Years of Mutt Strut!

The Quad City Animal Welfare Center invites you to join us for the 20th Annual Mutt Strut on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from Noon to 2:00 PM at Camden Park in Milan, Illinois, during the Milan Harvest Festival!

We're excited to welcome Andy McCray from WHBF as our Master of Ceremonies for this year's celebration!

Your registration includes an afternoon filled with fun for the entire family, including a casual half mile dog walk, games, shopping, refreshments, giveaways, and the opportunity to meet fellow animal lovers while supporting the lifesaving work of the Quad City Animal Welfare Center.

Visit Our Wonderful Vendors

Be sure to stop by and visit our fantastic vendors and community partners, including:

• Blain's Farm & Fleet Moline
• Freedom Ride Pet Rescue
• Job's Daughters Bethel No. 5
• FureVer Friends
• Sermy's Custom Chaos
• Bog Woof Dog Daycare
• Pawsitive Equine
• Cathleen's Rustic Creations
• Critter Kingdom Gift Shop & Pet Boutique
• Blackhawk Crematory
• Made by Paloma
• Fresh Flavor Salsa
• The Groom Room
• Plus many more local businesses, artists, crafters, rescues, pet related vendors, and community organizations!

Bring a Donation and Win!

Help fill our shelves by bringing a bag of cat or dog food to donate to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center. As a thank you, you'll be entered into a drawing for a $100 Petco Gift Card! Every donation helps provide nutritious meals for the homeless animals waiting for loving homes.

Register Today!

Whether you're walking with your dog, bringing the family, honoring a beloved pet, or simply supporting our mission, everyone is welcome to participate. Every registration helps provide shelter, medical care, food, enrichment, and hope for the thousands of animals who rely on the Quad City Animal Welfare Center each year.

We encourage everyone to register online before the event. Advance registration helps us prepare participant packets, goodie bags, and event materials so you can enjoy the day as soon as you arrive.

We look forward to celebrating 20 incredible years of Mutt Strut with you, your family, your friends, and your four legged companions. Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. We can't wait to see you at Camden Park on Sunday, September 6!