The Pawsitive Miles Challenge
🐾 Announcing the Pawsitive Miles Challenge – October 2025
For the past two years, I’ve hosted the 12 Hikes Challenge, where pet parents from all over the world committed to going on 12 hikes in 12 months. The goal was simple: explore the outdoors, bond with your fur baby, and discover new trails together. It has been such a joy to see people complete their hikes in places ranging from neighborhood paths to national parks — proving that adventure can happen anywhere.
This year, I wanted to create something even more accessible, doable, and fun. That’s how the Pawsitive Miles Challenge was born.
🌟 What is the Pawsitive Miles Challenge?
From October 1–31, you’ll commit to walking 1 mile per day with your dog or cat (yes, kitties can join too if they’re leash trained or enjoy stroller walks). Feel free to get your kiddos involved too!
By the end of the month, you’ll proudly be able to say:
👉 “We walked 31 miles in 31 days!”
Breaking it down into just 1 mile at a time makes it simple and manageable for just about everyone — whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just starting out with daily walks. Of course, you’re welcome to walk more if you and your fur baby are up for it!
📋 How It Works
✔️ Walk 1 mile per day with your pet between October 1–31
✔️ Log your walks daily with the time + location (e.g., “my neighborhood,” “____ trail, etc.”) * DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE LOG HERE *
✔️ Snap a photo of you and/or your pup or kitty on your walk 📸
✔️ Share your journey on your page using the #PawsitiveMiles2025 hashtag
✔️ On the final day (Halloween!), feel free to celebrate completing this challenge by dressing yourself and your fur baby up, just for fun but not required. 🎃
At the end of the challenge, we’ll all celebrate together by sharing our favorite photos, stories, and the sense of accomplishment that comes from walking side by side with our pets. I will create an IG group that you will all be invited to between the 29th-30th.
💝 Why Join?
The Pawsitive Miles Challenge is donation-based — no amount is too small. Every registration dollar raised, will go directly to CFDDA to help pets in need.
When you register, you’ll also have the option to purchase our Team apparel:
👕 Front: Pawsitive Miles Challenge 2025 🐾 31 Miles in 31 Days
👕 Back: Helping Animals in Need, One Step at a Time
It’s the perfect way to sport your dedication and help spread the word while you’re out walking!
🌿 The Benefits of Walking Outdoors
Walking is one of the easiest and most impactful things we can do for ourselves and our pets.
For your pet:
Maintains a healthy weight & strengthens joints (AVMA)
Provides mental enrichment through new sights and smells (ASPCA)
Deepens the human–animal bond (HABRI)
For you:
Improves cardiovascular health & fitness (American Heart Association)
Reduces stress, boosts mood, and increases vitamin D (Harvard Health)
Builds consistency — pets make the best accountability buddies (Mayo Clinic)
🌎 Done Anywhere in the World
Just like the 12 Hikes Challenge, this isn’t limited to one location. You can join from anywhere in the world. Whether it’s your neighborhood, a city park, a nearby trail, or a forest path — every step counts.
Let’s Do This Together!!!
This October, let’s:
✔️ Enrich our pets’ lives with movement and stimulation
✔️ Boost our own physical and mental health
✔️ Give back to animals in need
One mile at a time, we’ll build healthier habits, create unforgettable memories with our pets, and make a real difference for shelter animals.
🐾 Registration is open NOW — Register today, and get ready to join the Pawsitive Miles Challenge this October! Remember that this challenge is totally donation based and 100% of the registration donations received will go directly to help animals in need thru CFDDA. Every penny counts, no amount is too small.
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