On September 22nd, 2012, the 2nd annual Peace 4 Paws 5K event will take place at the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in Shippensburg, PA.  Registration is available online or via paper registration form.

Peace 4 Paws Paper Registration Form

Active.com, online sign up

On Sunday, April 29th, there was some self-promotion for Miles and Mutts out on the course of the Gettysburg North-South marathon.  Want to join me in running with a dog soon?

On Friday, May 4th at 6:30 PM, there is a pet-friendly 5K in Chamberburg, PA – the CVAS 5K-9.    I’ll be running with one of my own dogs, Hannah.  I told her she was running and needed to represent for all the shelter dogs who needed to get out for a run.  I think she was happy.  She knows the importance of having someone help her get enough exercise.

 Also, I’m planning a Miles and Mutts run either Saturday or Sunday morning, details will be available soon.  Which lucky dog from Better Days Animal League will get out for a run next?

In an order to try to coordinate logistics, if you are interested in running with a dog, please fill out the survey below.  Thank you!

Xena and I headed over to the trail for a run this morning.  The first mile was a little clumsy but she got the hang of what we were there for very quickly.  I’m pretty sure there was a huge smile on my face the entire time as well.

The time was flying by and pretty soon we’d already run 2.5 miles.  I wanted to take it easy with her since it was her first run so we turned around at this point.  Not bad for a sweet dog who has spent most of her life in a kennel.  Of course, a temporary home at Better Days Animal League is certainly better than her original fate from the breeder/owner who  was going to drown her and her sister when he could not get rid of them as puppies.

Five miles complete.

She was happy.

Streching, post run. It's important! 🙂

I was happy.

Now, she just needs a home and someone who can take her for lots of regular runs (or walks!).Till the next run…

Want to join?

First, a thank you to Emily for designing a logo.  I absolutely love it and look forward to having a uniform image to begin promoting the program.  The B&W version:

Second, an e-mail address specifically for Miles and Mutts is now available:  milesandmutts@gmail.com.  Please contact if there are any questions.

Third, dog run on Saturday (just me (Abbi)…and one dog!).

Fourth, be sure to like the Facebook page.  A link is in the upper right hand corner of the page or here.

Currently, Miles and Mutts is working to start a program to run with shelter dogs and is evaluating potential runners.  I spent time today getting to know of a few of the potential dogs who would be able to go off site with others.  These two sisters would definitely love a running buddy!  They are easy to handle and I look forward to trying a real run with them.  Of course, it would be even better if they find a home before I have the next opportunity to try running with them.

Xena - Click for Petfinder.

Athena - Click for Petfinder.

Miles and Mutts is in the planning stages. Working with Better Days Animal League, canine running partners will be paired with volunteer runners for regular, scheduled runs.  As soon  as details are confirmed, the schedule will be easily available on the Join the Pack page.  In the meantime, any questions can be directed to Abbi at highermiles@gmail.com.