Philadelphia Pulling For Pets

This one-day event features teams of ghosts and goblins (and pet lovers!) competing to pull a truck over 30 feet in the fastest time.

But speed isn’t the only thing that counts in this tournament – awards will be given out for best costumes, top individual and team fundraisers, and more.

Every dollar raised goes at Pulling for Pets to support Emancipet’s mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone. Your life-changing support at this event goes directly to ensuring Philadelphia pet owners have access to low-cost vet care. You can carry the weight, even if just for one day, for a person who feels like vet care is out of reach because of financial barriers.

Get more details on how it works.

Can’t make it, but want to donate, or looking to help via sponsorship?

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!