The Animal Run

The Animal Run A 100% plant-based fundraiser encouraging compassionate environmentalism through running. 501(c)3 EIN: 87-3698981

Shout-out to everyone who plans their day around walks, feedings, vet visits, and cuddle time 🐾Being a pet parent means ...
03/18/2026

Shout-out to everyone who plans their day around walks, feedings, vet visits, and cuddle time 🐾
Being a pet parent means making room—in your schedule and your heart—for another life.

Your animals notice, even if they don’t say thank you out loud. 💙

Running is better with a dog 🐕🏃‍♂️Canicross is a sport where you run with your dog as a team, using a hands-free belt an...
03/14/2026

Running is better with a dog 🐕🏃‍♂️
Canicross is a sport where you run with your dog as a team, using a hands-free belt and a proper harness. It’s a great way to stay active, build trust, and give energetic dogs a healthy outlet.

Have you tried running with your dog?

Super duper early bird registration is now open for the 3rd annual Tofurkey Trot. Register today at theanimalrun.org.
02/19/2026

Super duper early bird registration is now open for the 3rd annual Tofurkey Trot. Register today at theanimalrun.org.

Unconditional. Loyal. Always happy to see you at the door.
02/14/2026

Unconditional. Loyal. Always happy to see you at the door.

Ever wonder why cats “knead” with their paws? 🐱This behavior starts when they’re kittens, helping stimulate milk flow wh...
01/13/2026

Ever wonder why cats “knead” with their paws? 🐱
This behavior starts when they’re kittens, helping stimulate milk flow while nursing. As adults, cats often knead when they feel safe, relaxed, and content.

So if your cat is kneading, you’ve earned their trust. 💛
(Your blanket might disagree.)

Hello and Happy New Year's Eve, Animal Run Community! This is Eileen Francisco with an unusual proposal for some of you....
01/01/2026

Hello and Happy New Year's Eve, Animal Run Community! This is Eileen Francisco with an unusual proposal for some of you.

During the pandemic, I started a weight loss program and named it after the Fly Girls from the 80's TV show, In Living Color. This show is where Jennifer Lopez kicked off her career as a dancer. And wouldn't we all want to be Fly Girls and Guys?

I'm starting up Fly For Winter again since I am having a hard time losing the 2025 menopause + Holiday weight.

It works by low-key keeping your Friday weigh-in top of mind for 8 weeks. It's $80 up front and you get $10 back for each week you hit your goal. For example, let's pretend your goal is to lose .25 pounds by next Friday. You can either post your photo of your feet on the scale on the FB group wall, or send me your photo via messenger or text by 10pm each Friday. If you make your goal, you get your $10 back. If you don't make your goal, $10 goes to The Animal Run.

I will be managing the entire event. Payouts (for the weeks you hit your goal) will be done after the 8 weeks. You can get your whole $80 back if you hit all your weekly goals on Monday, March 2nd.

Are you interested in starting 2026 being Fly for Winter? We start this Friday, 1/2. Please reach out to me via [email protected] or on messenger for the kick off steps. Happy New Year of getting back in the driver's seat, at least for 8 weeks!

New Year’s Eve reminder for dog parents 🐾As we ring in the New Year, don’t forget that fireworks and loud booms can be r...
12/31/2025

New Year’s Eve reminder for dog parents 🐾

As we ring in the New Year, don’t forget that fireworks and loud booms can be really stressful for our dogs. If your neighborhood tends to get noisy, try to keep your pups safely inside and close to you if possible.

One of our board members swears by playing a loud action movie or TV show to help drown out the fireworks—it’s been a big help for his three chihuahua mixes. A little planning can go a long way in helping your dog feel safe and calm tonight.

Wishing you and your furry family members a peaceful New Year 💙

— The Animal Run

🎄 Happy Holidays from The Animal Run 🐾Today, we’re feeling especially grateful.Grateful for our runners, walkers, volunt...
12/25/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from The Animal Run 🐾

Today, we’re feeling especially grateful.

Grateful for our runners, walkers, volunteers, donors, partners, and everyone who shows up for animals through movement, community, and compassion. Because of you, animals in need receive care, protection, and a whole lot of love.

Whether you’re spending today with family, friends, furry companions, or enjoying a quiet moment to yourself, we hope your holiday is filled with warmth, kindness, and joy.

Thank you for being part of the The Animal Run community. We can’t wait to keep running for animals together in the year ahead.

❤️🐾

Thank you to all our runners, walkers, canicrossers, and volunteers that has supported our events. Since 2018, your gene...
12/02/2025

Thank you to all our runners, walkers, canicrossers, and volunteers that has supported our events.

Since 2018, your generosity has turned simple race
days into lifelines for countless animals. Every dollar
helps us continue creating impactful race experiences
that raise awareness and critical funding for animal
welfare organizations in our corner of the world.

DONATE HERE:
https://www.theanimalrun.org/donate

Your support — in any amount — fuels our ability to
build a kinder, more compassionate, more sustainable
future for animals and the people who love them. Let’s
make this our strongest Giving Tuesday yet.


For , we at The Animal Run want to pause and celebrate you — the runners, walkers, donors, volunteers, and big-hearted ...
12/02/2025

For , we at The Animal Run want to pause and celebrate you — the runners, walkers, donors, volunteers, and big-hearted supporters who keep this community moving forward.

Since 2018, your generosity has turned simple race days into lifelines for countless animals. Every dollar helps us continue creating impactful race experiences that raise awareness and critical funding for animal welfare organizations in our corner of the world.

DONATE HERE:
https://www.theanimalrun.org/donate

Your support — in any amount — fuels our ability to build a kinder, more compassionate, more sustainable future for animals and the people who love them. Let’s make this our strongest Giving Tuesday yet.

Last call to register for the Bay's best Thanksgiving race (in our humble opinion). Bad news: We completely ran out of t...
11/25/2025

Last call to register for the Bay's best Thanksgiving race (in our humble opinion). Bad news: We completely ran out of t shirts for new registrations. Good news: We lowered the registration price by $5 to make up for it! Don't forget, 100% of all profits from this event are being donated to Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary. Support a great cause and get in a workout before you stuff your face this Thursday! Sign up at theanimalrun.org.

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