News
17 May, 2025
Join final walkies after 30 years
AFTER three decades of community supporters coming together to fight animal cruelty through the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk, this year will be the final walk on May 25.
The RSPCA has made the difficult decision to hang up the leash on the event due to cost-of-living pressures and a dramatically changed fundraising landscape since the pandemic.
With the help of up to 1.6 million paws — that’s 400,000 super pooches — and more than 750,000 superhumans, RSPCA’s iconic Million Paws Walk has raised a phenomenal $17 million for animals in need over its 30-year history.
In those 30 years, the event has brought joy and much-needed funding to vital RSPCA services. RSPCA Queensland spokesperson, Emma Lagoon, said the decision was not made lightly, with the RSPCA feeling it can better channel resources.
“The financial strain on animal lovers and increasing event costs has meant Million Paws Walk is no longer able to provide what it once could to the community while also effectively fundraising for much-needed RSPCA services,” she said.
“The RSPCA feels it best to channel resources directly to support the animals in our care, and ensure every dollar donated to our cause supports the critical services and care that have become increasingly costly to provide.”
The RSPCA encourages everyone to step up as a superhero for animals in need and get involved for the final ‘walkies’ on May 25.
RSPCA Queensland will be hosting their final walk events locally at Brisbane, Dakabin, Gold Coast, Noosa, and Toowoomba.
More information at www.millionpawswalk.com.au.
