Scappoose - Day-long dog and family friendly fundraiser for Columbia Humane Society and Scappoose Off-leash park features 5K fun run/walk, contests, games, demos, and everything dog. Event held at Veterans Park; details ScappooseDog.com/events.

Salem - Join friendly, tail-wagging dogs and their people for morning stroll by the river with fun activities to raise funds to support pet care for Willamette Valley Hospice patients. Event held at Minto Brown Island Park; details WVH.org.

Portland - Bring the whole family to Mt. Tabor Park for pet-friendly walk/run for the animals at FDNL. Vendors, raffles, and just plain fun! Details/register FamilyDogsNewLife.org.

Redmond - Dog-friendly 5K or 10K run/walk at Sam Jackson Park supports the Brightside Animal Center. Or choose 1-mile fun walk for families and their pets. Awards for fastest finishers in each age division. Register/details BrightsideAnimals.org.

Salem - Grab your friends and leash up the pups for the pets at Willamette Humane Society. Ambitious 5k walk/run or more casual 1K, plus vendors, food, brew, music, demos, and pet-related activities. Event held at Riverfront Park - Register/details at WHS4Pets.org.

Eugene - On your barks, get set, Go! to Eugene’s biggest party for pets and their people at Alton Baker Park. Leash up for a 10 or 5K run or 2K walk to support the animals at Greenhill Humane and First Avenue Shelter. Canine activities, vendors, demos, and more. At Alton Baker Park - Register/details Green-Hill.org.

Portland - Oregon Humane Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year celebrates you, the animals you love and everything that makes Puptown a haven for dog lovers. Choose from 2 different routes to walk or run. Pet-friendly festivities include vendors, photo booth, crafts and treats for your pup, kid’s activities, raffles and more. At Tom McCall Waterfront Park; details OregonHumane.org.

Vancouver - Celebrate the love animals bring to your life and help care for animals in need at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. Register for 3-mile friendly dog walk or timed 5K run. Vendors, beer garden, and more. At Esther Short Park - Details SouthwestHumane.org.

Eugene - Dog-and-stroller-friendly fun run and walk at Alton Baker Park raises funds for Pro-Bone-O, Lane County’s only non-profit providing free veterinary services, food and supplies for the pets of homeless people. $25/adults; $15/children under 12. Registration includes free t-shirt. Details ProBoneO.org.

Tigard - Run, walk or stroll in fundraiser for Tigard Police K9 program and local youth projects. Dogs welcome but not required. Stay for the pancake feed! Event held at Cook Park; details TigardK95K.com.

Portland - Best Friends Animal Society’s annual event includes a leisurely morning walk & timed run to raise money for local shelters and homeless pets. Celebrate after the walk/run with refreshments, contests, photo ops, music, interactive games, and more. Event held at Sellwood Riverfront Park - Registration fees vary; details StrutYourMutt.org.

Portland - Four-legged running buddies invited to participate in run/walk to support recovery from substance abuse and mental illness. Event held at Fernhill Park; details HeroesinRecovery.com.

Portland - Bring the whole family to Mt. Tabor Park for pet-friendly walk/run for the animals at FDNL. Vendors, raffles, treasure hunt for kids and just plain fun! Details/register FamilyDogsNewLife.org.

Redmond - Dog-friendly 5K or 10K run/walk at Friends of Sam Jackson Park supports the Brightside Animal Center. Or choose 1-mile fun walk for families and their pets. Awards for fastest finishers in each age division. Register/details BrightsideAnimals.org.

Salem - Grab your friends and leash up the pups for the pets at Willamette Humane Society. Ambitious 5k walk/run or more casual 1K, plus vendors, food, brew, music, demos, and pet-related activities. At Riverfront Park; degister/details at WHS4Pet.org.

Eugene - On your barks, get set, Go! To Eugene’s biggest party for pets and their people at Alton Baker Park. Leash up for a 10 or 5K run or 2K walk to support the animals at Greenhill Humane and First Avenue Shelter. Canine activities, vendors, demos, and more. Register/details Green-Hill.org.

Portland - Oregon Humane’s biggest fundraiser celebrates 30 years at Waterfront Park. Walk or run of two routes and support the animals at OHS. Registration at 7:30am; first runners depart at 9am.  1987 attire encouraged. Pet-friendly festivities include live music, food, contests, vendors and more. Open to all, with or without pets. Registration/details OregonHumane.org.

Vancouver - 26th annual event at Esther Short Park celebrates the magic of people + dogs + cats and supports the Humane Society for SW Washington. Choose dog-friendly walk or timed 5K fun run. Vendors, music, beer garden, demos, contests, and awards in park before/after. Enter as individual or team. Register/details SouthwestHumane.org.

Portland - Pets and their pups can walk or run during community fun run to benefit the Emergency Stray and Wildlife Fund at DoveLewis. Entire course around 3 miles but there are no rules about completing. Start and sign in at Foot Traffic (4020 NE Fremont); ends at Green Dog Pet Supply for doggie ice cream and gift bags while supplies last. Participation is free; $10 donation for punch card and raffle ticket for great prizes. Details Green Dog Pet Supply Facebook page.

Bring the whole family for pet-friendly walk/run for the animals at Family Dogs New Life Shelter. Vendors, raffles, best dressed costume contest and just plain fun! At Mt. Tabor Park - Details/register FamilyDogsNewLife.org.

Dog-friendly 5k run benefiting Brightside Animal Center followed by 1.3K walk and annual community pet festival at Riverbend Park in Bend, OR.  Featuring demos, contests, adoptables, vendors, live music, food and more. There is an entry fee for Dog Gone Run; details BrightsideAnimals.org.  

Grab your friends and leash up the pups for the pets at Willamette Humane Society. Ambitious 5k walk/run or more casual 1K, plus vendors, food, games, raffles, pet-related activities, and muttiest pet competitions.  At Riverfront City Park in Salem, OR - Register/details at WHS4Pet.org.

Scenic hike (or 5K or 10K run) along the Columbia starts at Pendleton Woolen Mills, Washougal, WA. Annual family fun-filled event for pets and people supports the animals at West Columbia Gorge Humane. Food & drink, demos, raffles, vendors, adoptables and more. Details WCGHS.org.

1 mile walk/run to benefit homeless people and their pets. Well-mannered dogs on leashes welcome. Entry fee of pet food, flea meds or monetary donation.  At Thurston High School in Springfield, OR. - Details fackrell0814@comcast.net.

On your barks, get set, Go! at Eugene’s biggest party for pets and their people. Leash up for a 10 or 5K run or 2K walk to support the animals at Greenhill Humane Society and First Avenue Shelter. Canine activities, vendors, contests and entertainment. At Alton Baker Park in Eugene, OR - Register/details Green-Hill.org.

Walk, run, be a hero with thousands of animal lovers at Portland Waterfront Park. Walk or run of two routes and support the animals at OHS. Registration at 7:30am; first runners depart 9am. Pet-friendly festivities include live music, food, contests, vendors and more. Open to all, with or without dogs. Registration/details OregonHumane.org.