According
to The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over 50% of dogs in the
United States are overweight or obese, but by incorporating fresher,
less processed foods into your pet’s diet,
along with proper exercise, Freshpet and Dr. Katy Nelson believe we can
overcome this life-threatening disease. By joining The FreshFit
Challenge, not only are you and your pup walking your way to a healthier
lifestyle, you’re helping deserving pets in need.
Here’s
how it works. For every mile you walk, you earn part of a monthly pool
of money that will be donated to Bideawee, a pet rescue and welfare
organization servicing NYC and Long Island,
or you may choose to donate your portion of the funds to the pet
charity of your choice. To get started, simply download the ResQwalk app
or log on to www.freshpet.com for more details. The FreshFit Challenge
runs now through May 4, 2016.
Dr. Katy Nelson, nationally recognized veterinarian and host of The Pet Show with Dr. Katy,
will provide plenty
of inspiration and education along the way through informative blog
posts, live FAQ sessions with prizes, and updates on The FreshFit
Challenge’s collective goal of walking 200,000 miles over four weeks.
“Nothing is more important than exercise and a proper diet for you
and your pet,” says Dr. Katy Nelson. “The more we can do to help
motivate pet parents to spend quality time exercising with their pets
benefits all of us. We hope everyone will join us in walking our way
towards better health.”
If you need a little extra motivation as you walk your way to helping others:
·
Simply set a personal goal in the ResQwalk app. The first 1,000 to reach their goal will receive a Freshpet coupon.
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The more miles you walk, the more meals will be donated to Bideawee.
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Everyone who participates will automatically be
entered to win one of three Freshpet Prize Packs, to include Freshpet
gear, food, and more!
About Freshpet
Freshpet
has a single-minded mission – to improve the lives of dogs and cats
everywhere through the power of fresh, natural food. Packed with
vitamins and proteins, Freshpet foods offer fresh meats, poultry,
and vegetables farmed locally. The Freshpet Kitchens then thoughtfully
prepare these natural ingredients and everyday essentials, cooking them
in small batches at lower temperatures to preserve key nutrients. That
way, your pet gets the best. Freshpet refrigerated
foods and treats are kept cool from the moment they are made until they
arrive at Freshpet refrigerators in your local market.
Freshpet
foods are available in select mass, grocery, natural food, club, and pet
specialty retailers across the United States and Canada. From the care
Freshpet takes to source their ingredients and make their
food, to the moment it reaches your home, Freshpet’s integrity,
transparency and social responsibility are the way they like to run
their business. To learn more, visit www.freshpet.com.
Meet Dr. Katy Nelson
Dr. Nelson is an associate veterinarian at the Belle Haven Animal
Medical Centre in
Alexandria, VA. as well as the host and executive producer of "The Pet
Show with Dr. Katy" on Washington DC's News Channel 8 - the show
airs at 11am on Saturday mornings. She’s also known as "Dr. Pawz" on
Washington DC's All News Radio Station, WTOP. Read her blog on WTOP Living
every Wednesday morning and catch
her live in-studio every other Thursday at 12:20 pm talking about
timely topics for your pets. You can also find her reporting on animal
health topics for WJLA ABC 7.
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