About the PETA Pack

Ready to join the team? Wondering how it works? We're here for you!

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive. If you don't see your question, contact us at [email protected] and let us know how we can help you.

Event FAQs

What type of event is eligible?

Any type of event in which you're being active is eligible. Typically, most people choose a local event like a 5K, but it's really up to you. You can take a bike ride, go for a swim, or even just go for a walk around your neighborhood—the sky is the limit. If you want people to donate for your birthday or if you want to do something for animals that doesn't seem to fit here, check out our other site, Fundraise for Animals.

Can I do more than one event?

Yes! You can participate in as many events as you'd like. Your profile stays active for as long as you want, so you can raise funds at event after event, year after year. You can also create a separate page for each event that you're participating in and manage each in the fundraising dashboard. The choice is yours, but the sky's the limit!

How often are there featured races?

It really just depends. We're constantly keeping an eye out for a chance to get the team together for an event. Check the website often, as we give people plenty of time before an event to join in.

Fundraising FAQs

What exactly is PETA, and why should I raise money for it?

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 10.4 million members and supporters. PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment business. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals. 

PETA works through public education, investigative newsgathering and reporting, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.

I love animals and want to help, but how can I possibly raise $500?

It may seem impossible, but you can do it. Animals need you! Your profile also stays active as long as you do, so you can take all the time that you need in order to reach your goal.

Got any tips for me?

1. E-mail everyone you know and ask them to sponsor you. Your friends and family care about you and want to see you challenge yourself and succeed.
2. In lieu of birthday or anniversary gifts, ask your loved ones to sponsor your run. Who needs another sweater or gift card anyway?
3. Share your fundraising link on social media and tag us @petapack! 

How exactly does the fundraising work?

We encourage you to start early so that you don't have to think about it during those last few weeks leading up to your race. And after you've completed your event, share your victory with others in order to encourage people to reward your efforts!

How much does this cost?

It's completely free to create a PETA Pack page! But any registration fees associated with an event that you choose to participate in are your own responsibility.

Are PETA Pack donations tax-deductible?

All PETA Pack donations are tax-deductible as long as they're made online or the check is made payable to PETA.

I'm too shy to ask people for money. What can I do?

We're here to help, and we know you can do it. How many times have people asked you to support them? Did you ever think that it was weird or annoying? Of course not.

Animals depend on us for help. Think about it this way: You're not asking for yourself—you're asking for them. In addition, you're benefiting the people you ask: By allowing them the opportunity to support your training and PETA's vital work, they'll feel included in something meaningful.