The Arrow Walk
30 Days. 30 Miles.
Help us fund life-saving surgeries and emergency intake care for Kentucky’s most vulnerable animals.
Find Your Stride for the Voiceless
One Month. Thirty Miles. Infinite Impact. The Arrow Fund launches The Arrow Walk, a new annual tradition for the Bluegrass State. This event powers our mission in motion: transforming the lives of victims of extreme cruelty through life-saving medical intervention and dedicated foster care.
30
Days in June
30
Miles to Walk
Lace up your shoes, grab your leash (or not!), and join the movement. Walk your neighborhood, a trail, or a treadmill — every step counts.
Why the Arrow Walk?
Your stride fuels our fight. Every mile you walk generates the critical funding needed for complex medical rescues. While The Arrow Fund battles daily for legislative change and public education, 100% of the funds from The Arrow Walk go directly to our Medical Fund. These donations provide the specialized surgeries and forensic care required to restore victims of torture and abuse to health.
The Arrow Fund Medical Fund
Funding the Road to Recovery
The Medical Fund is a dedicated resource used exclusively for the treatment of animal victims of extreme torture, abuse, and neglect. Because The Arrow Fund takes on cases requiring higher-level care, it ensures every survivor has access to the advanced veterinary medicine they need to heal.
What the Fund Covers:
- Specialized Surgical Intervention: Funding for sometimes complex orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries performed by veterinary specialists.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Covers necessary X-rays and specialized bloodwork tests to properly diagnose victims of extreme trauma.
- Emergency Stabilization: Provides for 24/7 ICU monitoring and intensive pain management protocols during the initial stages of rescue.
- Critical Care & Restoration: Pays for the long-term specialized care and treatments required to return an animal to health.
- Medical Support for Fosters: Provides the specialized diets and medications needed while an animal recovers in a dedicated foster home.
The General Medical Fund is why we never have to say “no” based on price. It allows us to look at a broken animal and see a future, rather than a bill.
MAY 31 | THE KICKOFF
- E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park (Shelter 1)
- 11:00 AM: Pups & Pilates
- 12:00 PM: Community (BYO) Picnic & Packet Pickup
- 1:00 PM: The Inaugural Mile Walk
JUNE 1–30 | THE CHALLENGE
- Log 30 miles throughout the month. Share your progress using #TheArrowWalk and #TheArrowFund
JULY 1 | THE CELEBRATION
- PG&J’s Dog Park Bar (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Celebrate with the Village as we reveal our total medical impact and recognize our top fundraisers.
VISUAL PROGRESS TRACKER
The Founding “30” Counter
We’re looking for 30 founding Striders to kick off The Arrow Walk campaign. Each paw print below represents a spot in the founding group. Watch the tracker fill as our community comes together!
* Tracker will be updated as registrations come in. Be one of the first 30!
Take Action
How Will You Show Up?
Every person who joins — whether on the trail or a treadmill — makes a difference for Kentucky animals in crisis.
Join the Arrow Walk campaign in June. Commit to walking 30 miles over 30 days, collect pledges from friends & family, and become part of the founding movement that funds life-saving care for abused and neglected animals.
Can’t walk but want to make an impact? Consider donating directly to The Arrow Walk. Your gift funds emergency surgeries, intake care, and life-saving medical treatment for Kentucky’s most vulnerable animals.
Current animals that need your support
Additional Ways to Support
Every Gift Matters
There are many ways to support The Arrow Walk and The Arrow Fund’s mission beyond walking or writing a check.
IRA Donations
Make a qualified charitable distribution directly from your IRA to The Arrow Fund — a tax-smart giving option for those 70½ and older.
Stock & Securities
Donating appreciated stock or securities can maximize your impact while providing potential tax benefits. Contact us for transfer details.
Planned Giving & Major Gifts
Leave a lasting legacy by including The Arrow Fund in your estate plan, or make a major gift that funds transformational care.
Donation In Lieu of Flowers
Honor a loved one’s memory by directing memorial gifts to The Arrow Fund’s Medical Fund in their name.
In-Kind Drop-Off
We accept in-kind donations at 3J Salon & Spa and Finishing Effects. Contact us for a current wishlist of needed items.
Shop & Support
Link your loyalty cards at Kroger and Target, or send a treat through Sugarwish — a percentage comes back to the animals.
Why Join The Arrow Walk?
- Kentucky animals face extreme cruelty and neglect — The Arrow Fund is their lifeline
- Emergency surgeries cost thousands; this campaign funds those critical cases
- Every mile walked = a message that animals deserve protection
- You don’t have to be an athlete — just take one step at a time
Stay Involved
There’s always something going on at The Arrow Fund! Whether it’s through outreach at a music festival, an important deadline related to changing legislation, or a fundraising event, we love the opportunity to meet and interact with the community.