Rules and Regulations

The walk starts at 9:00am. All participants and dogs must report to the registration counter no later than 8:30am. Late registration will not be accepted.
All participating dogs must be at least 5 months old and in good health. Female dogs in heat will not be admitted.
All participating dogs must be microchipped. Dog owners are required to present proof of vaccination against rabies. Dogs will be denied entry if their owners fail to do so.
During the event, dogs showing signs of distress such as elevated heart rate and hyperventilation will be seen by the SPCA veterinary surgeon. If deemed necessary by the SPCA veterinary surgeon, the dog will be asked to withdraw.
Owners must manage their dogs at all times. All dogs must be leashed.
Be a responsible dog owner, clean up after your dog to keep the venue clean.
During the event period, in case of accidents caused by their pets, pet owners are liable to the concerned parties and will be responsible for all medical and other expenses related to the accident.
The SPCA does not recommend owners dress up their dogs as this may restrict movement or lead to overheating.
The SPCA, its sponsors, contractors, employees, members, representatives and volunteers will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries to any participants, spectators, nor their dogs during the event.
By enrolling in this event, participants agree to indemnify the SPCA, its sponsors, contractors, employees, members, representatives and volunteers against all damages and claims which may arise.
The SPCA and venue sponsor are irrevocably granted the right to photograph participants and their dogs and have their name, voice, likeness and appearance made into photographs, sound, videos or multi-media recordings ("Recording") and to use the Recording in perpetuity throughout the world, in all media now known or hereafter devised for any purpose, whether in advertising or for purposes of trade or otherwise. Participants must acknowledge and agree that no payment or other compensation shall be payable by the Organiser or Venue Sponsor in connection with the Recording or any use thereof.
Participants must adhere to the SPCA’s rules and regulations. The SPCA reserves the right to refuse entry to any person or animal to the event, or request any person or animal to leave the event, without refund of paid fees.
The decision of the SPCA in respect of any matters of the event shall be final.

Registration Remarks

Application deadline is 4 April 2024（Thursday）
Applications can be submitted online, by mail or by fax .
Participants who enrolled on or after 1 April will be required to collect their runner’s pack on Sunday, 7 April at the event at the Information Centre. Certificates will be ready for collection at the SPCA Wan Chai Center within one month after the event.
To avoid registration duplication, please register and submit donation amounts by sticking to either online or hardcopy submission methods. For example, if you have submitted the application online, please submit your additional donation online afterwards. If you have submitted the application by mail or fax, please submit your donation form by mail or fax only.
Upon receipt of the enrolment form, an “Official Confirmation” email will be sent to all participants. A “Dogathon Notification” will be sent via email to all participants 3 days before the event. Participants must present this official email to board the shuttles and register for the event.
Participants can continue to raise funds after enrolment. Invite family, friends and colleagues to support you in the Dogathon 2024.
Donation receipt will be sent to all participants on or before 30 April 2024.
The SPCA reserves the right to any changes or cancellation without prior notice. For the cancellation of the event due to bad weather or other unforeseeable reasons, all enrollment fees, transportation fees and donations will NOT be refunded.

Severe Weather

If Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted at 6:00pm or later on the day before event, the event will be cancelled.
If the Red / Black Rainstorm Signal is hoisted at 6:00am or later on the event day, the event will be cancelled.
In the event of cancellation due to bad weather or other unforeseeable reasons, an announcement will be made before 6:00am on the day of the walk at our website www.spca.org.hk and Facebook.
For the cancellation of the event due to bad weather or other unforeseeable reasons, all enrolment fees, transportation fees and donations shall not be refunded and go towards the animal welfare efforts of the SPCA.

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