They came, they chased, they jumped, they splashed… and that was just the dogs.

On behalf of everyone at Halifax Humane Society, thank you for making the 2026 Brownie’s Mutt Strut an extraordinary celebration of community, compassion, and lifesaving impact.

We deeply appreciate everyone’s heartfelt donations in support of this milestone effort.

Because of you, this year’s event was not only joyful—it was historic:

• 2,500 attendees filling Riverfront Esplanade with energy, generosity, and love for animals
• $202,530 raised, smashing last year’s total of $159,914
• 53 dogs and cats adopted, exceeding our goal and giving more animals the second chance they deserve
• 2.3 million social media views

These are not just numbers. They represent families made whole, barriers removed, and lives changed—both human and animal.

We are especially grateful to Subaru of Daytona, Fetch Pet Insurance, and Boehringer Ingelheim, whose leadership and generosity helped drive this event forward in such a meaningful way. Thank you as well to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for removing barriers and making it possible for so many pets to go home—free of charge—to loving families.

From the high-flying excitement of DockDogs competitions to the incredible performances by Daytona Disc Dogs, the Swift Paws lure course, and the Speed Zone sponsored by the Daytona Beach Police Department, every moment of the day reflected the spirit of our mission—bringing people together to celebrate and save lives.

Your partnership doesn’t just support an event—it fuels a movement.

And to every participant, volunteer, staff member, and supporter who showed up, signed up, donated, adopted, walked, wagged, and worked—you are the heart of this success.

From all of us—two-legged and four-legged—thank you for believing in this work and helping us build a more compassionate community.