JOIN US FOR 1000 PAWS 2026!
It's just a few weeks to go until this year's 1000 Paws Walk event on Sunday, 7 June at Highgate Wine Estate near Howick (entrance to 1000 Paws is from the Piggly Wiggly car park).
There will be live music from Clifton Prep's marimba band, lots of stalls, the agility fun zone for dogs and their owners, and the usual popular arena competitions. There are wonderful lucky draw prizes up for grabs, as well as the 1000 Paws raffle's luxury Drakensberg getaways to The Cavern, Cathedral Peak, and Champagne Sports Resort. The draw takes place at 12h30...
You could also win a stay at the legendary Cleopatra's Mountain Farmhouse in the Paper Plate Sniffer Dog Challenge, featuring the dogs from the K9 Academy!
So please come along and join us. It's the largest annual fundraiser for the three Midlands' SPCAs, with funds shared equally between our Mooi River & District SPCA, and the uMngeni and PMB SPCA branches.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
08:00 Gates open and walks open
08:30 Clifton Prep Marimba Band performance
09:00 Arena events begin (R10 per entry)
09:45 Dancing With Dogs display by Jeanne Schutte and Riley
10:00 Precious Pups Competition (Puppies up to 6 months)
10:15 Clifton Prep Marimba Band performance
10:30 Terrific Teens Competition (Dogs aged 6 to 18 months)
10:45 Awesome Adult Dog Competition (Dogs aged 18 months to 7 years)
11:00 Golden Oldies Competition (Dogs aged 8 years and older)
11:15 Owner and Dog Look-a-like Competition (Owners may dress up to resemble their dogs, but dogs may only wear regular dog gear)
11:30 Most Special Rescue Dog Competition (Open to dogs from any recognised rescue organisation apart from the SPCA)
11:45 SPCA Champion Dog Competition (Open to dogs adopted from any SPCA)
12:00 K9 Academy Demonstration and Sniffer Dog Paper Plate Challenge: Win a luxury stay at Cleopatra’s Mountain Farmhouse
12:30 1000 Paws Raffle Draw
14:00 End of event
Whether attending with a beloved pet, supporting animal welfare, or simply looking for a fun, fresh air family outing, visitors to the Hill’s 1000 Paws Walk for SPCAs event can expect a memorable day packed with entertainment, compassion and community spirit. Bring your family, bring your dogs, and help make a difference to animals in need — one paw at a time!