PROJECT PLAY IT FORWARD

Join our mission to put a Wunderball in the paws of 10,000 shelter dogs!

Purchase a donation ball or subscribe and automatically donate WUNDERballs each month.

🎯 162/10,000 Balls Donated This Month

OUR 2026 PLAY GOAL

Total Donated 2026 162

Target Goal 10000

+22

Balls Donated

Day-One Launch

Project Play It Forward launches with the first Donation Ball sold on Jan 24th, 2026

THE PACK
THAT GIVES BACK

Celebrating the people powering our mission to deliver 10,000 balls to shelter dogs.

• Robert K • Regetta N • Joshua T • Brian R • Steven S • Greg R • Kyle M • Tamyra W • Melissa E • Martha S • Danyelle F • Billie Jean L • Andrew K • Maddie M • Ross P • Kischel N • Sue G • Rachael H • Eileen E • Cliff B • Christopher B • Linda C • Cheryl L • Jane C • Aaron H • Jason M • Cheryl A D • Jacquelyn L • Mark F • Stephanie R • Derrick W • Mary S • Kristen K • Samuel L • Thomas B • Michelle T • Candi B • Sierra Jo S • Rich B • Jennifer S • Amy A • Michelle U • Peter L • Tom C • James R • Christy C • Cathie A • Kate K • Aaron B • Rachel N

2026 Impact Timeline

January Partner

Day-One Launch

🟢 +22 Balls Donated

January marked the launch of Project Play It Forward. Early supporters stepped in immediately and funded the first 22 WUNDERballs for shelter dogs. It was the first step in bringing more play, stimulation, and opportunity to dogs waiting for adoption.

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February Partner

Groton Animal Foundation

🟢 +50 Balls Donated

We helped 50+ dogs in Connecticut keep their spirits high through play.

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Current Mission

ThisIsHouston

🟢 Goal: 500 Balls

We're working closely with ThisIsHouston to help their local dogs get noticed and adopted 70% faster.

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THE PATH TO
10,000 BALLS

Shelter life can be incredibly stressful for a dog. We believe every pup deserves an unpredictable bounce to keep their mind sharp and their tail wagging while they wait for their forever home. Your support makes that possible.

STEP 01

Select your impact

Choose to donate a single WUNDERball or start a monthly subscription. Every purchase helps us reach more shelter dogs. We match every donation. If you give one ball, we send two. Give two, we send four.

STEP 02

We handle logistics

We batch all community donations and ship them in bulk to our Shelter of the Month, ensuring your gift reaches the pups who need it most.

STEP 03

Watch the bounce

Check our Shelter Spotlight for photos and videos of your donations in action. See the real-world joy your gift provides.

GIVE THEM A
VOICE THROUGH PLAY

Shelter life is loud, stressful, and bleak. For many dogs, it’s a place where their true personality gets lost behind bars.

A WUNDERball changes the conversation. When a dog has a toy, they stop pacing and start engaging. It provides vital mental stimulation that keeps them alert and sharp, showing potential families the loving companion they are meant to be.

Your support provides the "spark" that gets them noticed—turning a long wait into a "welcome home".

70% Faster Adoption Rate

14X More Likely to be Chosen

The Play Signal The #1 predictor of adoption

Double Impact We match every donation 1:1

Donate a WUNDERball

At WACKYwalk’r, we’ve always believed that a dog’s spirit is best seen when they’re in their element—ears back, tail wagging, and a favorite toy in their mouth. But for the thousands of dogs currently waiting in shelters, that playful spirit can sometimes be hard to find behind kennel bars.

That is why we launched Project Play It Forward, a mission-driven donation program designed to help shelter dogs get adopted faster by providing them with the ultimate tool for joy: the WUNDERball.

By choosing to donate, you are sending a WUNDERball directly to our Shelter of the Month. These dogs spend up to 20 hours a day in kennels; your gift provides the mental stimulation and physical play they need to stay happy and adoptable.

THE SHELTER
GAME-CHANGER

Built for the toughest environments on earth.

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Indestructible Durability

Standard tennis balls are shredded in minutes, creating choking hazards. Handcrafted from 100% natural rubber, WUNDERball stands up to the most aggressive shelter chewers.

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Sanitary & Safe

Shelters are high-bacteria zones. Unlike porous toys that trap germs, WUNDERball is top-rack dishwasher safe, allowing staff to sanitize and reuse them safely for every new resident.

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Cognitive Enrichment

The unpredictable "Wacky" bounce provides vital mental stimulation. It keeps bored dogs sharp, alert, and engaged—key traits that catch an adopter's eye.

Feature	WUNDERball	Standard Tennis Ball
Material	100% Non-Toxic Natural Rubber	Synthetic Felt & Glue
Safety	Passing-safe if ingested	Choking & Blockage Risk
Hygiene	Dishwasher Safe	Traps Bacteria
Bounce	Unpredictable & Engaging	Predictable & Boring

Bonus: Natural rubber gently scrubs teeth to fight "shelter breath," making dogs even more kissable for adopters!

PROJECT PLAY IT FORWARD