Help PTBOCanada Support Peterborough Humane Society's "Strutt Your Mutt" Fundraiser

During the month of September, editor David Tuan Bui, his fiancée Autumn Nadeau and other PTBOCanada staff are getting in shape for the Peterborough Humane Society’s (PHS) Strutt Your Mutt fundraiser.

(left to right) David Tuan Bui, Autumn Nadeau and Macaroon after the pair’s first walk of the month to kick off “Strutt Your Mutt.” Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The virtual challenge encourages anyone to register on PHS’s website then get active by running, cycling, yoga or any physical activity to raise money for animal wellness.

Community members and local businesses can sign up online as an individual or team and set their personal wellness and fundraising goals. Prizes are available for the highest individual and team fundraiser.

Bui and Nadeau will walk every day possible during the whole month to raise money. Their plan is to raise $1,000 but may continue to increase the goal if the amount is exceeded.

They are running since their pet cat Macaroon was adopted from PHS on Oct. 15, 2018 and saw it as a way to give back to the animal shelter.

“She is my very first cat and I would love to give back to the Humane Society for giving us a furball who's given us so much joy,” exclaimed Bui.

David Tuan Bui joined the PTBOCanada team on Mar. 1 when owner Kirtus Evoy purchased the business from Neil Morton. Photo By David Tuan Bui.

If you would like to donate to PHS on PTBOCanada’s behalf, click here.

If you would like to create your own individual page or start your own team, click here.

The fundraising campaign is seeking its goal of $25,000 at the end of the month.

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Peterborough Humane Society Issues Virtual Challenge For Shelter Needs Fundraiser

The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) is calling the community to participate in the month-long “Strutt Your Mutt” fundraiser all September to help raise funds for animals in need announced Monday.

A puppy showing affection to Emily Craigen. Funds raised from Strutt, support greatest shelter needs as well as special programs such as the Milo Fund and Safe Nights for Pets (SnooPy) program. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The challenge encourages anyone to register on PHS’s website then get active by running, cycling, yoga or any physical activity to raise money for animal wellness.

Community members and local businesses can sign up online as an individual or team and set their personal wellness and fundraising goals. Prizes are available for the highest individual and team fundraiser.

“One benefit to a virtual event is that people and animals that don’t like crowds could participate from a distance,” said Emily Craigen, PHS’s communications and development coordinator.

There are roughly 115 animals that are housed at the PHS. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 that will go towards providing essential vaccines, veterinary care, food and socialization of the hundreds of animals that come to PHS according to their press release.

“Don’t let the name “Strutt your Mutt” mislead you,” says Shawn Morey, PHS executive director. “We’re calling on all community members, pet owner or not, cat and dog lovers alike. We want to get folks active while supporting our four-legged friends.”

PetSmart often takes PHS animals to their store for display to be available for adoption. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Not only does doing this benefit the animals at the PHS but is a way to improve your own physical health according to Craigen.

“One of our participants in last year’s event lost 15 pounds through her evening walk with her daughter and their family dog,” she explained.

Registration has begun with the challenge taking place from Sept. 1 to 30. To sign up or donate, visit the Strutt Your Mutt website.

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Peterborough Humane Society’s Strutt Your Mutt Event Goes Virtual This Year

The Peterborough Humane Society’s Strutt Your Mutt event is going virtual this year. It is being re-branded as PTBO PAWlympics where participants are challenged to stay active and try new activities with their pets, all the while fundraising to support the Peterborough Humane Society.

To ensure the safety of the community during these uncertain times, the Peterborough Humane Society is challenging individuals and teams to set a walking goal of 50, 75, 100, 150 or 200 kilometres to achieve over the month of September.

Photo courtesy Peterborough Humane Society

This goal will help participants to stay active with their pet and explore Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Participants can choose a goal that suits them and take part in fun activities and weekly challenges with their pet along the way.

Those interested in accepting this challenge can register here. All participants will receive a toolkit to help them on their journey and to reach their fundraising goals. Prizes are available for participants to help reach their fundraising goals as well as great prizes for their top distance walked and highest individual and team fundraiser.

Photo courtesy Peterborough Humane Society

All funds raised will go directly to the Peterborough Humane Society to help them care for the more than 1,600 animals they help each year.

“We are thrilled to be able to run this fun and engaging PAWlympics event to encourage our community to safely get out, stay active with their pets, and discover some of the amazing places we have in Peterborough & the Kawarthas,” says Shawn Morey, Executive Director, Peterborough Humane Society.

Registration has begun, with the walking challenge taking place from September 1st through September 30th. More details including fun challenges, prizing, and sponsors will be announced soon. For more details, visit the Peterborough Humane Society website at peterboroughhumanesociety.ca.

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