Thousands Participate in 21st Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk Fundraiser for Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
Miller Geer • Oct 07, 2019

Hundreds of pups and animal lovers took over Pasadena at the 21st annual Wiggle Waggle Walk fundraiser supporting the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. The event also hosted demonstrations, food trucks, music, and other vendors helping to support the cause. The money raised helps to provide food, shelter, veterinary care and more to the thousands of animals the humane society cares for every year.

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