Dogs descend on downtown Portland for a heartwarming cause

Published on: 05/09/2026

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Many dogs dressed in costumes for the occasion. Pup cups, also known as whipped cream, were a popular treat at the event. The Doggie Dash is an annual run put on by The Oregon Humane Society. It is the shelter's biggest fundraiser of the year. Several plastic tubs filled with water could be found around the event for dogs to cool off and drink from. Some of the many competitions held throughout the day included a leap, costume and peanut butter lick-off contest. Dachshunds search for treats in a ball pit at one of the many vendors' booths. The Doggie Dash is an annual run put on by The Oregon Humane Society. It is the shelter's biggest fundraiser of the year. There were many activities around the event, including a Volunteers cheered on those crossing the finish line. Not running? No problem. The Tom McCall waterfront offered pet-friendly treats and activities. Many dogs dressed in costumes for the occasion. Pup cups, also known as whipped cream, were a popular treat at the event. The Doggie Dash is an annual run put on by The Oregon Humane Society. It is the shelter's biggest fundraiser of the year. One station at the event was a doggie sundae bar, where attendees could go down the line cafeteria style and create the perfect treat for their pet. Some of the many competitions held throughout the day included a leap, costume and peanut butter lick-off contest. Dogs could partake in different broth-flavored snow cones. Many dogs dressed in costumes for the occasion. Not running? No problem. The Tom McCall waterfront offered pet-friendly treats and activities.