Join NSD’s Cross Canada Challenge
This September, join our Paws in Motion Cross Canada Challenge! Whether you walk, roll, scoot, pedal, or explore with your pup, your efforts contribute to an important cause. Together, we aim to cover a total of 7,821 kilometers—the distance from Victoria, BC, to St. John's, NL—to raise funds for NSD teams across Canada. To participate, set your own distance goal, whether it’s 10 KM or 50 KM. Track your movement, share your progress, and know that with each kilometer, you are helping someone gain independence, support, and companionship through a certified service dog.
Goal: This year we are aiming to raise $25,000
Distance Travelled:
10KM
Current Location:
British Columbia
Moving in Support of:
British Columbia Service Dog Team
PIM Log Form
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How It Works
1. Register
Register for free, create your fundraising page, and set your distance and fundraising goals.
2. Share
Share your page with friends and family and inspire them to support your journey.
3. Get Moving!
Get moving, log your kilometres on the Paws in Motion page, and be a chapter in someone's journey. No fitness app required!
Early Bird Fundraising Rewards
Feeling Ambitious? Register early, start fundraising before September 1, 2026, and unlock exclusive Paws in Motion rewards showcasing all-new designs for 2026. New Year. New Gear. Same Great Cause.
- Raise $250 - Paws in Motion T-Shirt & Paws in Motion Drawstring Backpack
- Raise $500 - Paws in Motion Treat Pouch
- Raise $750 - Exclusive Paws in Motion Sweatshirt
*Rewards Are Cumulative. As you reach each fundraising milestone, you'll unlock all rewards from previous levels.
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Fundraising Milestone Rewards
Beginning September 1, 2026, participants will receive fundraising rewards as they reach each fundraising milestone during the Paws in Motion campaign. Featuring all-new reward designs for 2026, each milestone celebrates your fundraising success while supporting National Service Dogs. Explore the milestone rewards below and start earning yours!
- Raise $100 - receives a PIM Bag
- Raise $500 - receives a PIM T-Shirt
- Raise $1500 - receives a PIM Sweatshirt
- Raise $3000 - receives a FitBit
- Raise $5000+ - gets to name a puppy
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Choose Your Route
Choose your own journey and help us go the distance - together. From beginner-friendly distances to ambitious challenges, every kilometre brings us closer to our collective goal of 7,821 kilometres and helps provide life-changing service dogs to Canadians in need.
Puppy Route (25km)
Beginner-friendly and family-focused.
Service Dog Route (50km)
Our signature community challenge.
Teamwork Trail (100km)
Perfect for teams and workplaces.
Hero Route (250km)
For participants looking for a bigger challenge.
Create Your Own Route
Make it Personal and set your own challenge.
50/50 Raffle
Together we're changing lives, one dog at a time.
Sale Starts
Aug 21 2026
Sale Ends
Sept 30 2026
Draw Date
Oct 1 2026
What's Happening
Events Calendar
August
29
Paws in Motion Charity Splash Dock Diving & BBQ
Each dog will have a chance to create a big splash in a 20’ x 40’ heated saltwater pool with easy exit ramps attached to a 40’ dock covered with Astroturf from the Skydome. NO experience required. Not only does your dog get a chance to try their paws at dock diving, but we will […]
August
30
Climb for Veterans Challenge
Support Canadian Veterans and First Responders Living with PTSD Join the Climb for Veterans Challenge and help support Canadian veterans and first responders living with PTSD through the life-changing work of Service Dogs. While we won’t actually summit Mount Logan, we’ve set its epic height of 5,959 meters as a symbolic goal. Participants complete the […]
September
26
5th Annual Charity Spin Class In Support of National Service Dogs’ Paws in Motion: Cross Canada Challenge
Cyclone Spin is a boutique spin studio built for every rider—whether you’re training for an Olympic triathlon or trying spin for the first time. No experience necessary. Just bring your energy and enthusiasm. 💪 ENCOURAGING. EMPOWERING. COMMUNITY.“Through movement, music, and encouragement, you can access things within yourself you never thought possible. Sweat with us. Ride […]
September
27
Paws in Motion Pack Walk & BBQ
🐾 Let’s Cross the Finish Line Together! National Service Dogs’ Paws in Motion Pack Walk & BBQ Celebration On Sunday, September 27, 2026 Canadians from coast to coast will come together for NSD’s Paws in Motion Pack Walk a celebration of community, movement, and purpose as we complete the final stretch of the Paws in […]
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