Does your pet have a few extra pounds? Now is the perfect time to help Fido or Fluffy get fit and healthy! According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs and 55% of cats in the US are obese or overweight. September 24th kicks off the official Pet Fit Challenge; a great opportunity for pet parents to step up to the plate and make a positive health change for their pet. This four-legged fun fitness challenge will end on October 7th, just in time for Pet Obesity Day! 

I’m proud to partner up to help sponsor this event. The two-week challenge will include daily fitness and health tips from experts and vets, giveaways, prizes, and a chance for you to share your fitness goals.  During the challenge, post photos on social media sharing ways you get fit with Fido or Fluffy. Use hashtag #fitpetchallenge to show support and spread the word to other pet parents.
On Thursday, September 24th, a kick off event in New York City will take place to launch this national challenge. The Salty Paw’s Pet Boutique & Groom Spa will host a free event from 7:00-9:00pm at their facility in Seaport, NY which will benefit Social Tees Animal Rescue. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the Vet, check out adoptable dogs, join a raffle, and take a 20-minute K9 Fit Club demo class. I’ll be giving away a 2 copies of my book, The Dieting with my Dog Guide to Weight Loss too!

The Pet Fit Challenge is a fun way to encourage pet owners to spread pet fitness health to others, while bringing awareness to Pet Obesity Day. It’s a win-win for all who join the challenge!

To learn more and join the challenge here: www.fitpetchallenge.com/


Partners and Sponsors:

About Hachiko: The smart sensor for your dog- connect like never before to monitor and track their activity and behavior. Hachiko was established in 2014 and has headquarters in New York, NY and Tel-Aviv, IL. Previously the company participated in the Coca Cola Bridge Program and was a member of the AOL Nautilus Program. The company had a soft launch in May 2015 in NYC, and already has users across all continents including, USA, UK, Italy, Taiwan, Mexico, Israel and Australia. Hachiko has received investments from a number of funds and individuals including: AOL, BetaWorks and Metamorphic Ventures. http://www.hachiko.me/.

Connect Socially:
Twitter: @HiHachiko

About K9 Fit Club: K9 Fit Club is the nation’s pioneer and leader in human/canine fitness. We are dedicated to the health, fitness, and wellness of dogs and their people. As the nation’s first indoor workout facility dedicated to dogs and their pet parents, our programs and classes were developed by Veterinarians, Doctors, Certified Animal Behaviorists, People and Pup Personal Trainers, all designed to ensure a safe, fun and effective workout for both the dog and owner. As we develop and grow clubs around the country, our efforts also include working with humane associations and animal rescue groups throughout the communities in which we serve. Learn more about K9 Fit Club® here: http://k9fitclub.com/.
Connect Socially:
Twitter: @K9FitClub1