Pephands Wag & Walk 2025 – Chennai’s First-Ever Dog Walkathon!

Pephands Foundation proudly hosted Wag & Walk 2025, Chennai’s first and largest community dog walkathon, and it was a massive success!

From cheerful pet parents to adorable four-legged companions, passionate volunteers, and honorable chief guests – the day was filled with love, compassion, and celebration.

Date: Sunday, June 01, 2025
Venue: Vedanta Academy, Vanagaram, Chennai

👑 Official World Record Recognition!

❝ We’re thrilled to announce that Wag & Walk 2025 has been officially recognized by Lionize World Records for organizing the Largest Community Dog Walkathon dedicated to Stray Dog Welfare.❞

Wag & Walk Event Highlights

Adoption Drive

Veterinary & Training Sessions

Correcting Behavioral Issues

Understanding Dog Body Language

Hospitality for Pets & Pet Parents

Senior Dog Care

Pet Community Meetup

Pet Grooming Sessions

From grooming to guidance, the event brought together our furry friends and their companions for a day of care, connection, and celebration.

🐶 Adoption Drive
🐶 Veterinary & Training Sessions
🐶 Correcting Behavioral Issues
🐶 Understanding Dog Body Language
🐶 Hospitality for Pets & Pet Parents
🐶 Senior Dog Care
🐶 Pet Community Meetup
🐶 Pet Grooming Sessions

Our Esteemed Chief Guests

Aloha Dr. K. Kumar, D.Litt (USA) - Visionary Entrepreneur

Mr. L. Partha Sarathy - South Indian Advisor, UKC

Mr. Charanya - Founder, Mutt's Native

Ms. Varsha Sunil - Renowned Animal Communicator

Mr. Sarath Kenny - Chennai Sniffers

Ms. Jayanthi - Founder, Jusfurpets

Mr. Alexander Barathy - Petcure Wellness Coach

Dr. K. Prince, B.V.Sc. - Medical Director, Petcure Pet Hospital

Mr. G. Samaran - HEO, Blue Cross of India (Animal Law Expert)

Ms. Sudha Chandrasekar - Founder Chairperson, Sans Animal Welfare Trust

Aloha Dr. K. Kumar, D.Litt (USA) – Visionary Entrepreneur
Mr. L. Partha Sarathy – South Indian Advisor, UKC
Mr. Charanya – Founder, Mutt's Native
Ms. Varsha Sunil – Renowned Animal Communicator
Mr. Sarath Kenny – Chennai Sniffers
Ms. Jayanthi – Founder, Jusfurpets
Mr. Alexander Barathy – Petcure Wellness Coach
Dr. K. Prince, B.V.Sc. – Medical Director, Petcure Pet Hospital
Mr. G. Samaran – HEO, Blue Cross of India (Animal Law Expert)
Ms. Sudha Chandrasekar – Founder Chairperson, Sans Animal Welfare Trust

Crowned in Cuteness
Stylish & Well-Behaved Pets of Chennai!

Wag & Walk 2025 wasn’t just a walk—it was a paw-some parade of elegance, obedience, and style!
Our furry stars truly stole the spotlight.

Fashion Icons of the Event

Vijayalakshmi & Zara

A fur queen in fabulous fashion

Tame & Tailored Awards

Preethi with Tripod & Leo

Disciplined companions

Fashion Icons of the Event

Gowrishankar & Pintu

A pup with panache

Tame & Tailored Awards

Raaj & AuraRaaj

Graceful and well-trained

Why We Walked: The Cause Behind Wag & Walk

This event was not just about walking — it was about walking with a purpose. Through Wag & Walk, Pephands Foundation aims to:

Provide Rehabilitation Shelters for Stray & Abandoned Dogs
Provide a safe haven where rescued dogs are treated with love, compassion, and care, helping them recover and thrive in a secure environment.
Ensure regular food and medical care:
Offer daily nutritious meals and essential medical treatment, including vaccinations, sterilization, and emergency care.
Promote responsible pet ownership and adoption:
Raise awareness about adopting animals and being a responsible pet owner through outreach, events, and education.