The Monster Milers, a running group which pairs volunteers with shelter dogs, announces its Adopt a Running Buddy Inaugural Event, Saturday, September 11th, from 8:30 a.m. – noon at the base of the Schuylkill Banks multi-use trail at 26th and Locust Sts.

The goal of this event is to get dogs out of the shelter and into the running community. Runners out for their morning jog can stop at the table for a well deserved beverage recharge, meet PAWS dogs in the running program, and learn about the benefits of adoption and running with a “buddy” for safety, motivation, and companionship.

The Running Miles with Philadelphia’s Homeless Monsters group was founded to connect Philadelphians with homeless dogs as running companions and provides support for the animal shelters through sponsored adoption events and running adventures for the homeless dogs.  One of the main reasons shelter dogs have problems being adopted is they can appear overly excitable. But after sitting in a room for 23 hours a day, even under the care of loving staff and volunteers, a dog can get stir crazy. “Kennel craze” can be easily combated with exercise – after all, a tired dog is a happy dog. A regular running routine for dogs can help take the edge off and proves that dogs can make a wonderful running buddy for their new families.

Recognized leaders in Philadelphia’s pet care industry, The Monster Minders are a small core team of award-winning dog walkers and pet sitters. As pet care professionals, they have years of experience as both pet sitters and pet parents. With over 70,000 visits under their belts, hundreds of Center City pet parents turn to The Monster Minders for their reliable pet care needs.  The Monster Minders have been awarded Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” for Best Urban Pet Sitter, Philadelphia Style “Best Pet Sitters,” “The city’s best sitters” by Philadelphia HOME, and “The Best Dog Walkers” by Phlare Magazine. The company is a member of Pet Sitters International and The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters as well as a sustaining supporter of the Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia.

For more information about The Monster Milers and/or The Monster Minders, call (215) 925-1119 or visit

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