PAWS for PAD: Awareness Walk & Dog Adoption Event

Walking with your dog is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to help prevent peripheral artery disease (PAD), a serious condition that affects blood flow to the legs.

Help Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Clinic raise awareness about PAD by joining us for our 5th Annual PAWS for PAD Awareness Walk & Dog Adoption in Rogers, Arkansas. You can bring your own four-legged walking buddy or meet a rescue dog available for adoption at the event!

When and Where

Saturday, September 12, 2026

1. Meet at Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Clinic at 10:45 a.m. to get ready for the awareness walk, which will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Clinic address:
5433 W. Walsh Lane
Rogers, AR 72758

2. Be sure to bring your dog if you have one!
Our group will take a short 0.9-mile walk along the Osage Creek Trail to:
Natural State Beer Company
5214 Village Parkway, Suite 140
Rogers, AR 72758

3. Dogs from local shelters will be on-site and available for adoption from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

What You Can Expect

-Food and drinks available for purchase
-Complimentary water, Gatorade, and snacks
-Rescue dogs looking for forever homes and new walking buddies
-Local medical providers volunteering, educating attendees, and raising awareness about PAD
-Local dog centered businesses offering treats and products for your pets

Did You Know?

Research shows that dog owners walk an average of 22 minutes more per day than people who do not own dogs.

Regular walking can also help prevent or slow the progression of plaque buildup in the leg arteries and reduce the progression of PAD.

Walk with your furry friend—or meet and adopt a new one—at the 5th Annual PAWS for PAD 2026 Awareness Walk & Dog Adoption in Rogers, Arkansas!