Dogs and cats are cute. You should pet them and love them!
But sadly, your ability to love all the billions of dogs and cats of the world is limited. You cannot so easily pet them in Spain or Micronesia.
Reader: Don’t lose heart. You can still shine your light on lots of good boys and girls by supporting Pet Haven of Minnesota, which has rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed thousands of precious punims for over 70 years.
“I was introduced to Pet Haven by Julie Urban, who owns a clinic next to my own,” said Dr. Amanda Haeg of Cadence Chiropractic. “I discovered that she fosters for them after admiring one of the adorable kittens she brought in to work. I was impressed by everything Julie told me about Pet Haven – especially the lengths they go through to find loving forever homes for stray and abandoned pets.
“I thought to myself, what better nonprofit to support during this year’s Motion Is Life 5K/1 Mile?”
Since 2017, the Motion Is Life 5K/1 Mile has been Cadence Chiropractic’s signature fundraising event. Named after the clinic’s motto – an affirmation that healthy movement leads to all good things – it amounts to a casual gathering of do-gooders and lovers of strutting for causes. It’s Dr. Haeg’s way of threading our community closer together.
“I leave all my competitive spirit on the football field,” said Dr. Haeg, who has played for the Pittsburgh Passion. “The Motion Is Life 5K/1 Mile has no timer or set distances. We walk around the pond behind my office, or up and down City West Parkway, and wrap with coffee, bananas, and other kinds of snacks you would expect from a chiropractor. Fun for the whole family. Come as you are!”
The greatest havers of fun at the Motion Is Life 5K/1 Mile are the dogs, who are ambivalent toward causes both good and bad, but who love running with pack and mooching snack. “Participants’ dogs bring contagious enthusiasm to the event,” said Dr. Haeg. “I look forward to being surrounded by so much joy and energy every year I host this event!”
I asked Dr. Haeg the obvious question.
“I am by no means an animal chiropractor. That would take years of additional training,” she answered. “That being said, I have adjusted my dad’s dog a couple of times. She seemed intrigued! I’ve also attempted chiropractic on my cat, Stealth, who made it quite clear she did not appreciate the gesture. Though sweet, she’s also a master of the stoic stink eye.”
The 2025 Motion Is Life 5K/1 Mile raised $1,000 for Pet Haven. Stay tuned for next year’s event to be held once again in October!
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