Nancy S.

Short Review: Annual fundraiser benefitting the Pasadena Humane. Bring your dog(s), big or small, and walk the short course or full 3-miles around the Rose Bowl. Dogs are free, people pay. Long Review: This is a town favorite in Pasadena each year. The Wiggle Waggle Walk is fun for the family and/or friends out for a morning refresher. Benefitting Pasadena Humane, this fundraiser helps all the animals that the organization takes care of. There are a couple of options for the event: you can run it or walk it, plus there is a short course around the new Recreation Loop or you can walk all the way around the stadium, which is the 3-mile loop. Every walker gets a t-shirt along with the registration fee, and the dogs get a scarf! At the end of the walk, there are vendors with lots of dog-related items and services, and even a little snack stand. It's so cute and lots of owners dress their dogs up for the event in hats, sweaters, shoes and the whole nine yards! It's such a fun event.

Mark G.

This is the second year in a row that Frankie and I have participated in the Wiggle Waggle Walk. Once again we had a great time but not without problems. When the two of us walked through the finish line we found out they ran out of medals for the finishers. We got there early for check in so I got my shirt and Frankie got her kerchief. I think for next year it should be mandatory that everyone, like myself, that ordered online well in advance should be guaranteed their shirt, kerchief and medal. The people that pay the day of should not be guaranteed but can get it by mail if they run out. So I will be getting our medal in the mail. Besides that I loved it and love supporting the cause to raise money for the Pasadena shelter. The walk was a little over 3 miles that went around the Rose Bowl and Brookside golf course.

Randy G.

Another 5 Stars for Pasadena Humane Society and trying to save animals! Wiggle Waggle Walk is basically more of a fundraiser as well as a way to promote the liveliehood of adopting animals! It felt like there were a lot less vendors this year but weather was perfect and I'm sure the pandemic has changed some of this, but still well worth going to! This is our 3rd time and we'll try to go again in the future events!

Joann V.

5 stars This is my fur-st Wiggle Waggle Walk and I'm so glad I attended today 9/18/22. I was a bit hesitant since my dog isn't always the calmest dog in the yard. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how good my dog behaved and how patient the other dog owners were with a still-learning dog! I'm forever grateful for that! Check-in was at 8am and walk was at 9am. I checked-in at 7:40-ish am to give my dog some time to decompress. Once checked in, I picked up my t-shirt, Teddy's bandana, and walked around a bit. The vendors are a bit scarce, but overall, I got to see some really cute pet-themed clothing and accessories. There were only 2 food vendors - Carl's Jr and Fat Boys. I was kinda hoping Kona Ice would show up after the walk, but I didn't see them. Overall, a very fun event for a good cause. Early registration was $40 and $65 if you register the day of. They have a cheering commitee to cheer for you and your dog when you start and finish the race, which was pretty cute!

Maira R.

Super fun event! I love these sort of things- when the community comes together and joins forces for a good cause, that's when we all win. Although I don't have a dog and didn't personally participate in the walk, I had a great time. Now, imagine if I had done both of those- I would have had an even grander time. I appreciated all the vendors that attended, from Kind bar to Jones Coffee Roasters. Free samples? Yes, please! I also want to say a personal 'thank you' to all the wonderful owners that brought their pups, it really made my day seeing all the gorgeous puppers! i felt emotionally supported throughout. It was a free therapy session. I also really LOVED the space, Brookside Park in Pasadena! There was plenty of parking for vendors and attendants, alike. Public restrooms were available to the public. And the lawns were specially made for our four-legged best friends. It was perfection! I can't wait for next year's, maybe I'll come with a +1 (pup)!

Richard K.

It's the bow to the wow, wiggling and waggling, yiggy yes y'allin, cute doggy dogs at the Rose Bowl despite the pouring rain~ Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yay! So the 2014 Wiggle Waggle Walk was the 16th in the event's history, but it was our family's first. But like all firsts, the event was not smooth in the beginning because when we woke up to head over to the Rose Bowl, it was raining "dogs and bigger dogs" (sorry cats, no love for you in this review). Despite the incredibly rare Southern California rain, all 8 of our legs (Charlie, the wife, and me) headed over to the Rose Bowl because dogs and their parents are dogged like that. A little rain was not going to hold us back! By the time we pulled into the parking lot, it was as if all the dogs in heaven had "yelped" at the rain gods to stop because the rain had become a drizzle and by the time we finished signing in with the help of all the awesome volunteers (especially the young students), the rain had completely stopped. The Wiggle Waggle Walk is a free event held by the Pasadena Human Society and SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), which uses the event to raise funds to help homeless and abandoned animals. Every year the event seems to get bigger and there were a ton of four-legged furry balls of cuteness overload in all shapes and sizes all over the place. Oh yea, and there were humans too that included walkers, volunteers, and sponsors. All you have to do is register beforehand and you don't even need a dog to participate. The sponsors included various groups that gave away all kinds of swag of which we really appreciated the great folks from the VCA Animal Hospital and the super generous Natural Balance people. And how could we leave out Yelp which was manned by the best packleader, Katie B., who was not only handing out various Yelp swag, but her famous hugs as well? The walk consisted of a short walk (less than a mile) and a long walk (approximately 3.2 miles/5K). We opted for the long walk because Charlie had done the Rose Bowl Loop many times before and it was a wise choice because he really enjoyed shaking his little booty with all the other doggies (and sniffing them as well) while being filmed by the Wiggle Waggle Walk drone. By the time we made it back, the Pasadena Police Department's K9 Unit was putting on some awesome exhibitions where Bono, a Belgian Malanois, was showing off his impressive crime-fighting skills that would have definitely made McGruff the Crime Dog proud. It was funny too when during one demonstration Bono attacked an officer dressed as a criminal and even Charlie got into the action by yelping and howling. We definitely enjoyed this event and will be back next year and the year after that... and the year after that. Well you get the picture! What a woof-tastic event!

Jennifer T.

Two words: Cuteness overload. As a huge dog lover, I was pretty much in heaven here! If you've got a furry friend and you haven't been to a Wiggle Waggle Walk, you're missing out! This is a great annual event for a great cause...fundraising for the Pasadena Humane Society as well as the ASPCA. Meebo, my friend's handsome dog, was my partner in crime today. Meebo and I had a grand 'ole time making new furry friends and visiting the many booths at this event before the walk started. Booths ranged from dog treats, to hospitals/vets, to dog costumes and toys, and even doggie caricatures! How cute! There were tons of free samples, swag, prizes and informative flyers. I walked around at least 3 times and felt like I couldn't hit up all the booths (mainly because I was so distracted by the doggies EVERYWHERE!!) Finally the walk. There were two tracks to choose from, a 1-mile or a 3-mile. We went on the 1-mile track because I wasn't too sure if Meebo could last so long with so much excitement (among so many other furry friends). It went by so fast and it was also a very smooth/easy walk. There's also some water stops along the way for each trail. I'm thinking about doing the 3-mile next time. =) There's water buckets everywhere for doggies to drink from and I believe some booths had poop bags, but I didn't really see many. I brought my own bags in case they didn't have any. We also brought our own portable water bowl to fill with bottled water in case we were not close to a water bucket. I'm a HUGE fan of this event and will definitely want to do it again next year (hopefully with my own pup!) I can't wait for next year!!! Also, if you donate $50 or more, you get a nice Wiggle Waggle Walk t-shirt. =)

Catalina T.

The wiggle waggle walk this year was wonderful!! It was really touching to see so many people and dogs walking for an incredible cause. Whether people donated or just created awareness it was all truly appreciated. My team was able to together collect over $500!!! . You have the option to walk one mile or do 3 miles. There was lots of friendly people and dogs to go all around. Everyone was happy, smiling and were even happy to provide doggie bags and water to others when needed. Every single dog I saw was for sure wagging his/her tail in joy. This year if you raised $50, you would be able to get a really neat t-shirt to show and share your support and awareness with others. Each dog was welcomed with a Wiggle Waggle Walk bandana to wear throughout the day and to keep as a reminder that they are loved. The weather was gorgeous today and this year's event had lots of vendors from people sharing their talents such as the doggonecute with super cute bandanas and doggie bow ties, lots dogs and even some cats up for adoptions, the Dog Bakery was there as well to give out some free doggie cupcakes, and there was even some food trucks for the humans. There was also a lot of free samples given out, K9 Police dog demonstrations and even micro-chipping and registration available at the spot for your furry babies. It honestly was one of the bestest events I've attended. My little Porkchop had a blast and is pooped from the day. I am pretty excited to do this again next year, I would highly recommend it to anyone. Thank you SPCA and Pasadena Humane Society for your amazing organization and wonderful job in bringing awareness and raising so much money for a great cause. ******************************Love, Adopt and Save a Life********************************

sherry u.

Fun time for a good cause. Yearly event. Registration tables were well manned and organized. Nice variety of vendors and non profits. Tons of freebies. Great exercise for dogs and companions. Food trucks on site. Live entertainment; costume contest. $20 early registration fee includes t-shirt. Free parking.

Ellen S.

I had a fantastic time here today!! I drove my pups down a little later and got here around 8:30 AM (opens at 8:00 AM), but there was still parking. This event was very organized as there were a lot of volunteers to make sure the parking was smooth and to direct you to the right places. I didn't check out the booths, so I am not sure what freebies were out there as I had to leave early, but I definitely will visit them next year! There were a lot of people and of course loads of dogs! It was quite crowded at the beginning of the walk before it forked off to the 3 mile or 1 mile pathway. Most small dogs took the 1 mile one. Most dogs are friendly here but of course there's bound to be a couple who will bark and snap at your dog. I try to keep my dog away from others' even though she is super friendly. My shier boy actually did quite well although he was excited with all the sights and smells and pulled a bit. There are plenty of grassy areas with less people, so there is always a path away from other dogs, so f you want to bring a more shy dog to this big event, it is totally doable!

Robyn Joy P.

This was our first time participating in the Wiggle Waggle Walk and we not only had a blast, but will make sure to continue to support the event and cause each year. The whole event was very well organized and everything from registration to the expo was a well oiled machine! The volunteers providing water and cheers along the course, the friendly vendors providing fun swag (yeah Yelp!), the food trucks (along with Jones Coffee booth!), and the other festivities made it an eventful day and a perfect way to support the local work that the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA continues to do day after day in our community.

Irma E.

Walk for a cause! Our team had raised enough money and had exceeded our total goal. Donations made went towards the Pasadena Human Society and the SPCA to help feed, find homes and take care of animals who don't have the luxury of loving families to care for them. There were hundreds of dogs of all sorts at the Rose Bowl that day. A truly amazing thing to see. Two trails for you and your furry friends to choose from. The 1 mile and the 3 mile (5k). We chose the 3 mile course and was on our way. Along the trail, you will find volunteers holding up signs encouraging you to continue on stride. "Go walkers! Go dogs!" At times also you'd come across some tables with bottled water which lay out for hydration purposes. Dogs too! Overall, it was a great day and a great cause. What a way to give back to society and helping those (even furry) in need.

Armando G.

If you're a dog lover, this is definitely the event for you. Lots of vendors, free samples, and all the butt sniffing your pooch could dream of!