Helping to fight animal cruelty is as easy as a walk in the park.

Animal lovers across the province are registering and fundraising for the annual Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, which is hosted in more than 30 communities in B.C. through September and October.

The annual walk, benefitting the BC SPCA 琉璃神社 Branch, will be held at City Park Sunday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 10:30.

鈥淭his is the largest single event to help fight animal cruelty in British Columbia,鈥� said Carina Stirling, BC SPCA officer of fundraising events. 鈥淲e are overwhelmed by the participation each year 鈥� it鈥檚 so great to see thousands of people come together across the province to help B.C.鈥檚 most vulnerable animals.

Stirling said registration numbers are also up from the previous year for the event.

Participants will be able to enjoy fantastic entertainment and activities, a barbecue and community vendor booths.