Who does the White Mountain Rubber Duck Pluck benefit?

All proceeds from the White Mountain Rubber Duck Pluck will benefit the homeless and vulnerable animals cared for by Pet Allies.

How does it work?

Everyone who adopts a duck, whether online, in the mail, at a Duck Pluck booth or in a sponsoring business is entered into what we call E-Quack, a database that stores all of the information. Next to your name in E-Quack is the number of ducks you have adopted. The tag range is entered into E-Quack and all the numbers are shuffled up. Then, E-Quack automatically assigns the number of ducks you have adopted next to Tag Numbers. Thus, if you adopted 5 ducks, your name will be placed next to 5 different Tag Numbers.

How do my ducks get in the pluck?

Let’s Tag! A few days prior to the White Mountain Rubber Duck Pluck, volunteers will place numbered tags on the bottom of every duck that will be in the Duck Pluck - which is 10,000! The tags are waterproof labels beginning with a 7-digit number and ending with a 7-digit number.

For Example 8580001-8590000

What is my tag number?

Tag numbers are automatically and randomly assigned by computer. We want to make sure that no duck has an unfair advantage and the pluck is not fixed, so to ensure the integrity of the pluck, tag numbers are never given out. Rest assured, however, that all the ducks you have adopted will be in the pluck.

What if you have 8,000 Adopted Ducks but you have 10,000 Tagged Ducks on Duck Pluck Day?

If all our ducks have not been adopted by race day, it means that a lucky adopter can still adopt up to an hour prior to the race. Their names will be placed at random into the mix, next to a number that does not already have a name by it. Anyone can adopt until an hour before the race begins, as long as the race is not sold out.

When and where is the White Mountain Rubber Duck Pluck and what does it cost?

The White Mountains Duck Pluck will take place on June 15, 2024, at The HOUSE restaurant at 1191 E Hall St., Show Low, AZ 85901. A total of 10,000 ducks will be launched at approximately 1:45 PM. The first 3 ducks plucked will win some amazing prizes.

How will I know if my duck wins?

Pet Allies will contact you using the information you provided with your duck adoption. You do not need to be present to win.

Are they real ducks or rubber ducks?

Rubber ducks, silly!

Who can adopt a duck?

Anyone! However, you must be at least 18 years old to adopt a duck.

Once I adopt a duck, do I get to keep it?

No. After you adopt your duck, the White Mountain Rubber Duck Pluck team will work hard to train, coach, and make sure each one is ready for Duck Pluck day. After the race, all of the ducks will fly off to their next event somewhere in the US.

Do I need to be present to win?

No, the winner does not need to be present to win. We do hope you will join us for the festivities though!

Can I adopt ducks on pluck day?

If all our 10,000 have not been adopted as of June 14, 2024, the remaining ducks will be available for adoption on race day until one hour prior to the start of the race at an adoption booth set up during the White Mountains Duck Pluck.

How do I contact someone at the White Mountain Rubber Duck Pluck if I have questions that are not answered here?

Please contact us by emailing executivedirector@petalliesaz.org or calling 928-537-8009.