THE countdown is on for one last lap at the Wangaratta Million Paws Walk, with locals and their furry friends expected to hit the Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club grounds this Sunday, 25 May.

Walkers can enjoy delicious food, drink, entertainment, raffles and more - all to raise vital funds for the RSPCA toward ending animal cruelty.

Local event coordinator Nicole Oats said they couldn’t wait to see plenty of wagging tails this year.

“The Wangaratta Million Paws Walk has been running for over 20 years and is a fantastic day for people and their dogs, and it makes such a big difference to help RSPCA Victoria end animal cruelty,” Ms Oats said.

“This year is the last Million Paws Walk and there were over 80 walkers in 2024, so we’d love for this year to be the biggest one ever in Wangaratta.

“Locals can join us at the Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club grounds and we encourage everyone to register online in advance to make the most of any discounts on offer, or come along and register on the day...every person, and paw, counts.”

Registrations are now open at millionpawswalk.com.au/Wangaratta, and those booking online by 24 May will automatically receive discounted tickets.

Sunday's Wangaratta Million Paws Walk at the Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club grounds will start at 9.30am with the walk kicking off at 10am and the event concluding at noon.