Animal Friends

Join us in creating a humane and compassionate future for every animal friend by participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon! This exciting run/walk supports Animal Friends' mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in crisis, while promoting the powerful bond between people and pets.

Your participation directly supports our efforts to provide care, education, and affordable services to animals and their human companions. Celebrate the bond and be part of a compassionate community that values the connection between humans and animals.

At Animal Friends, we’re driven by integrity, committed to excellence, and guided by our core values of being solution-driven, resourceful, and compassionate. Every step you take brings us closer to achieving our vision of a better world for animals and their families.

$25 supports our Chow Wagon Pet Food Bank pantry by providing free, nutritious pet food to ensure that even in tough times, no pet goes hungry.

$50 could underwrite the cost of a spay or neuter surgery

$100 could cover the cost of a wellness exam and vaccines

$250 could admit one animal rescued from abuse or neglect

$500 could provide a lifesaving surgery or medical care

🐕 Bring your friends, family, and even your four-legged companions for a day of fun and impact!

Register now to make a pawsitive difference:

Let’s think outside the cage and take steps—literally—for a brighter future for our animal friends. Together, we can make tails wag and hearts happy!