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Small Change. Big Impact. How Your Walmart Purchases Can Save Dogs’ Lives
at no cost to you

What if saving a dog’s life could be as simple as rounding up your total at checkout?
With Walmart Spark Good Round Up, it truly is that easy.
This program turns your everyday purchases into lifesaving support for dogs in need. When you shop on Walmart.com or the Walmart app, you can round up your purchase total to the nearest dollar—and the difference is donated directly to Hope Paws Support Fund at no extra cost to you.
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A $10.30 purchase becomes $11.00.
That extra $0.70 helps save a dog’s life.
This is Walmart Spark Good Round Up in action: small change, big impact.
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What Is Walmart Spark Good Round Up?
Hope Paws Support Fund is an official nonprofit in Walmart’s Spark Good Round Up program. This initiative allows Walmart customers to round up their purchase totals and donate spare change to a charity they trust.
Every transaction becomes an opportunity to help dogs in crisis—without changing your budget or spending habits.
- Shop on Walmart.com or the Walmart app
- Round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout
- Your spare change is automatically donated to Hope Paws Support Fund
Every time you shop, you help turn cents into life-saving care.
Set It Up in Minutes
To make your support automatic:
- Open your Walmart account (website or app)
- Go to “Giving & Impact” in your account settings
- Search for and select Hope Paws Support Fund
- Turn on “Round Up to Donate”
Once activated, your spare change will support dogs in need every time you shop.
Why Your Support Matters
When you support dog rescue through Walmart Spark Good Round Up, every cent helps provide:
- Emergency veterinary care for dogs whose families cannot afford treatment
- Rescue pulls from high-risk shelters
- Safe transport to foster and adoptive homes
- Second chances for dogs in crisis
Hope Paws Support Fund is 100% volunteer-led. Every dollar goes directly to helping dogs.
What Your Spare Change Can Do
You don’t need to make a large donation to make a real difference. Small amounts add up quickly:
- $5/month → $60/year funds a veterinary exam
- $10/month → $120/year helps cover diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound)
- $20/month → $240/year supports a rescue pull fee
- $50/month → $600/year helps fund a life-saving surgery
- $100/month → $1,200/year can fully fund an emergency surgery
Every amount matters. Every month, you are saving lives.
Built for Transparency and Control
When you round up your purchases, you stay fully in control:
- No upfront cost—just spare change (typically under $0.99 per purchase)
- Set your own monthly cap
- Cancel or adjust anytime
- Track your donations in real time through your dashboard
- Receive an annual tax receipt (Hope Paws Support Fund is a 501(c)(3), EIN: 41-4118400)
Your data is secure, with bank-level encryption protecting your information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cost me extra?
No. You are simply rounding up your purchase total. The extra amount is small and entirely optional.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. You will receive an annual receipt from RoundUp.org for your records.
Can I set a limit?
Yes. You can set a monthly cap (commonly $10 or $20) and adjust it anytime.
How do I track my donations?
Your Walmart “Giving & Impact” dashboard shows your round-up activity and contributions.
Can I support in other ways too?
Absolutely. You can combine Round Up with other giving methods like workplace giving, donor-advised funds, or additional donation platforms.
Your Spare Change Can Save a Life
A few cents from coffee.
A few cents from groceries.
A few cents from household essentials.
It may not feel like much—but together, it becomes emergency surgeries, safe transport, and second chances for dogs who would otherwise have none.
Small change. Big impact. Save lives.
Read more: https://hopepawsfund.org/walmart-spark-good-round-up/