Fit Pets
for Rescues

FUNDRAISER & CONTEST
​Over the last 11 years, we’ve helped hundreds of dogs & cats reach their ideal weight & we’ve raised $25,000 for rescues in the process. We’re in it for the long haul to help you be the best pet parent.

We’ll team up with your vet, guiding your pet’s weight loss journey, while you rally local community support, encouraging donations for every pound lost. Funds raised will support the rescue of your choice or your vet clinic’s angel fund. Pets can now enter our ideal weight challenge all year round!
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Don't miss out on this opportunity to add years to your pet's life & contribute to a cause you care about.
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START DATE 
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ANY TIME for individual
ideal weight challenge. Next nationwide annual group challenge will be February 2025

PET PARENTS​
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​Simply download the Healthy Pet Connect
app, make a plan with your veterinarian & begin
​your pet's journey to ideal weight!

VETERINARY CLINICS
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Contact us for free monitoring dashboard

A Life-Changing Challenge

​This is a pet weight loss challenge, monitored under veterinary supervision to ensure the safety & health of all pets participating.

​Pets accumulate points for each dollar donated in a pet’s name & each pound lost, use of app and referrals.
​HOW TO WIN
Crowdfund & Donate
​Earn points for each dollar donated in a pet’s name. Your supporters can make a flat donation or pledge any dollar amount for every pound lost.

​Lose Weight
​Top 3 pets with the most weight loss in each contest division win points.

Team Up
​Team up with friends, family, neighbors, & coworkers to create packs & prides. 

Shop Smart
Earn points when you shop for smart scales, smart feeders, & other fit pet tech in our marketplace.

Win Big
Top 5 pets with the highest total points get their choice of a Fit Pets for Rescues Grand Prize Table (over $2500 in prizes in 2024). Stay tuned for 2025 Challenge!

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CHALLENGE DIVISIONS​
Biggest "4-pawed" Losers
​Starting weight 20% over ideal

Iron Cats
Starting weight 5-20% over ideal

Cat Pride Challenge
3 or more cats
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​Spudgie’s Big Cat Club
Harley, Biggie Smalls & Patches (Cats over 20lb !!!)
Biggest "4-Pawed" Losers
Starting weight 20% over ideal

Iron Dogs
Starting weight 5-20% over ideal
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Dog Pack Challenge
​3 or more dogs

Prizes awarded in 2024
Pet Parents can win up to $5,000 in prizes, thanks to the generosity of our incredible sponsors!
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Vet Clinics can win HPC Connected Scale Sets, a Waldo portable dog scale, 15% off of the first year myBalto fees, Fit Pets for Rescues free staff training, & "Special Spudgie Boxes" which include Spudgie's favorite cat exercise toys too!

Fundraise for Pets in Need

Losing weight is difficult but adding a charitable component to your pet’s journey provides better accountability & extra motivation. Regardless of how much weight is lost, everyone's efforts contribute to a larger cause.​

Here’s how it works: your vet clinic will choose up to three local rescues or their clinic's angel fund to support. Our sponsor, myBalto, will provide customizable donation pages for all angel funds, making it easy for you to contribute to a worthy cause.
You can then crowdfund in your pet's or clinic's name, accumulating contest points & making a difference for pets in need. To donate, simply visit this website & filter by pet name, vet clinic, or rescue or visit your clinic’s custom myBalto page. ​

Visit the Fit Pets for Rescues leaderboard (below) for weekly contest updates & to see the impact of your fundraising efforts.

Track & Conquer Your Pet's Goals
​Track your pet's weight, food, & fitness with the Healthy Pet Connect App

PET PARENTS
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​Track your pet’s progress while receiving expert guidance remotely from your veterinary care team. With the Fit Pets for Rescues community, you get the extra support & motivation needed to make an impact & rewrite your pet’s future.
BEFORE
AFTER

- Science-Backed Weight Loss Success, 4x Faster

- Support From Weight Loss Experts

- More Years to Love - Pets at Ideal Weight Live Longer

- Fun Fundraising, Helping All Pets Live Their Best Lives
VETERINARY CLINICS
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With Healthy Pet Connect, a precision remote monitoring tool, you can engage clients, initiate contact before issues arise, offer tailored monitoring, & be proactive in intervention.
                   
​- Free Dashboard for Vet Clinics

- Peer-Reviewed, Published System

- Built by Vets for Vets

- Customizable Push Notifications

- Improved Outcomes & Compliance

- HPC Coaching/Consulting Available
Motivating Weight Loss
Science-based system leading to results 4x faster & a competition to motivate your success.
Community Support
Community of helpful pet weight loss experts & supportive friends who want to encourage your pet to success.
Peace of Mind
Your trusted vet is only a touch away, monitoring your pet's progress remotely.