Sunday, October 30th
Emancipet’s Pulling for Pets returns this year just in time for Halloween!


DATE: Sunday, October 30th – 1PM Check in, Pull kicks off at 2PM
LOCATION: Piazza DiBruno Italian Market 914 S. 9th St.
COST: Free to sign up! We just ask that you encourage your teammates to donate!
TEAMS: It takes 5 adults (that’s the max per team!) to pull this beast, so grab your friends!
AWARDS: Awards will be given out for fastest pull, best costumes, top individual and team fundraisers, and more.
PRIZES: We have some incredible prizes lined up this year!
Top Fundraiser – Wins $1,000 Gift Certificate for Philly Pet Hotel
Team Fastest Pull Time – Wins Four (4) Philadelphia Wings season opener tickets
Best Pet Costume – Wins a $200 Philly Pet Hotel Gift Card
Best Team Costume – Wins a $765 Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt Package
Best Person Costume – Wins a $150 Yard’s Brewing Co. Gift Basket
Pizza Eating Contest Winner – Wins $100 Double Nickel Brewing Gift Basket, $50 Wawa Gift Basket, and $299 Three (3) month membership at Fitness Works
THE FUN EXTRAS: Pulling isn’t the only fun to be had! The fun stuff includes: face painting, a DJ, FREE Pet Poems by Marshall Kavanaugh, free doggy caricatures, a dog costume competition, plus a party to celebrate the winners!
PARKING: We recommend these parking lot locations located just one block from the venue: 719-35 Christian Street and 926 Carpenter St
Already signed up? Save time and sign the participant waiver now!
Can’t make it, but want to donate, or looking to help via sponsorship?

Create your own team or join one: Once you’ve registered yourself you’ll officially be ready to start building your team or join an existing one!
Start fundraising: Share this awesome event with friends to help your team fundraise for Emancipet’s affordable and accessible veterinary care mission!
Ready? Set! Pull: Dress up in your favorite costume and get ready to flex some muscle and your team competes to pull a large truck as fast as possible!
Can’t make it, but want to donate, or looking to help via sponsorship?



Give us a tow! – get your brand associated with the Haul, and you’ll be a part of the most spirited event in town, all while making a positive impact for pet owners across Philadelphia. Please contact Derik Comalli, Vice President Emancipet Philadelphia at: [email protected]

Pulling for Pets 2021 was amazing! We couldn’t have done it without you. Check out the awesome event pictures for a preview of what’s to come at our Pulling for Pets 2022 event!