Paw Palooza is Chattanooga’s best – and only! — pet walk and festival. Voted one of Chattanooga’s Best of the Best Local Events of 2023, this one-of-a-kind day is a blast for pet lovers and pet owners throughout our City and beyond.
The event consists of a team-centric fundraising walk with all proceeds benefiting the animals of McKamey Animal Center, dog games, contests, vendors to shop and support, food trucks, and much, much, more!
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
What to Expect
- A Group Walk Around the Park!
- Dog Games, Contests, Activities!
- Pet Adoptions!
- Vendor Village
- Food Trucks!
- Much MORE!!
We'll See You at Coolidge Park!
Event Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Walk Registration
Ready to put the FUN in fundraising for a good cause? Team and individual walker registration is open! Click the button below to set up your own page, team, goals and share your story with the world about why our cause is so important to you! Once you’ve visited our sign-up page, simply click the ‘Be a Fundraiser’ button and go from there. Top fundraisers, individual and teams, will be in the running for some epic prizes this year!
Fundraising Prizes
- Raise $500 and receive a MAC hat and all of the items below!
- Raise $100 and receive an event t-shirt!
- Raise $25 and receive a matching bandana for you and your pet!
Event Contests
Costume Contest
Best Trick Contest
Best Rescue Story
2025 Applications CLOSED
Vendor Village Partners
Submit the form below to be considered to be a vendor for this year’s event!
Food Truck Vendors
Best Furrriend Adoption Zone Pawrtners
If you’re looking to find a new best furrriend at Paw Palooza this year, we’ve got you covered! All of the organizations listed below will be in the Adoption Zone this year with adoptable pets!
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Contact Us
McKamey Animal Center
4500 N. Access Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-6500
McKamey Animal Center was founded in 2008, serving the pets and people of the cities of Chattanooga, Red Bank and Lakesite, Tennessee. MAC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.
