Where school spirit meets dog spirit to make a difference
Bark Madness is a national dog competition that brings together schools, students, alumni, and dog lovers from across the country in a tournament-style competition that celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions.
Founded in 2024, we’ve grown from a small regional event to a nationwide phenomenon with 64 participating schools, thousands of entries, and hundreds of thousands of votes cast each year.
We believe that competition can be a force for good. By harnessing the passion of school communities and their love for dogs, we’ve created a platform that not only celebrates these amazing animals but also raises critical funds for rescue organizations across the nation.
We provide a platform for dog owners to showcase their pets, share their stories, and compete for recognition while building community around their love of dogs.
We organize and manage a March Madness-style tournament featuring 64 schools competing across 4 divisions, with multiple rounds leading to the championship.
We donate 33% of net proceeds to partner rescue organizations, directly supporting their missions to save, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in need.
Enter your dog or vote for your favorites to help us raise funds for rescue organizations
Entry fees and vote purchases throughout the tournament create a fundraising pool that supports all partner rescues.
Entry fees and vote purchases throughout the tournament create a fundraising pool that supports all partner rescues.
Funds are distributed directly to rescues, supporting medical care, shelter operations, adoption programs, and more.
Our dedicated team of dog lovers, tech experts, and nonprofit professionals work
tirelessly to make Bark Madness a success.
