This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re inviting you to join our Wellness Pet Minutes That Matter Challenge, a month-long celebration of movement, mental health, and the special bond you share with your pet.

At Wellness Pet, we believe that a healthy life is a shared journey—one that thrives on the connection between pets and the people who love them. That’s why we created this challenge: to encourage you to get active, feel good, and make time for what really matters.

The goal is simple: Commit to 250 active minutes with your dog (or any pet!) during the month of May. Every walk, run, hike, or game of fetch counts—not just for your pet’s health but also for yours. This challenge highlights the profound benefits of exercise for mental health and the joy of bonding with your dog or any other pet friend.

We’re hosting the challenge on Strava, the app for active people, where you can track your movement and connect with a like-minded community. If you don’t already have a Strava account, it’s quick and easy to sign up—and you’ll need one to officially join the challenge and track your progress.

Because movement isn’t just good for the body—it’s powerful for the mind. And by joining the challenge on Strava, you’ll be surrounded by a like-minded community cheering you on every step of the way. Exploring outdoor activities for mental health with your pet is one of the most joyful and accessible ways to introduce physical activity for mental health into your routine.

Why Mental Health, Why Now?

Life is full of noise, pressure, and stress. But when we take a breath, leash up our pup, and step outside—even for a few minutes—we unlock powerful techniques of stress management: movement, nature, and connection.

Exercise for mental health is more than a gym membership. It’s a walk in the park. It’s chasing a ball. It’s watching your dog sniff every tree with joy. This kind of stress relief exercise reduces cortisol, boosts endorphins, and supports better sleep. Nature and mental health go hand in hand—and pets make it all better.

We’ve always believed that pets positively impact our mental health. They pull us into the present, into playfulness, into purpose. They are, quite literally, our partners in stress relief, and that’s the heartbeat of the Minutes That Matter Challenge.

What Is the Minutes That Matter Challenge?

It’s simple: Move with your pet for 250 minutes during May.

Whether it’s:

🐾 A morning walk around the block (walking for mental health, anyone?)
🐾 A weekend hike in the woods (outdoor activities for mental health)
🐾 Or a backyard game of fetch (physical exercises for anxiety)

Every minute counts—for your wellbeing, your pet’s health, and your mental clarity.

And yes—there are rewards!

• 🎁 $5 Amazon promo code for Wellness Pet products
  
  
• 🎉 Entry into our Grand Prize Giveaway—A Wellness Pet Active Wellbeing package ($500 value)

We are hosting our Wellness Pet Minutes That Matter Challenge on Strava to make tracking your progress that much easier.

FIND THE MINUTES THAT MATTER CHALLENGE HERE

Grand Prize Details 🎉

Three winners who complete the challenge and track their progress within Strava will be randomly selected to receive:

• $250 worth of Wellness Pet products
  
  
• $250 Visa Gift Card
  
  
• Wellness-branded gear to fuel your moves in style
  
  

Whether it’s an upgrade in nutrition or a well-deserved treat, it’s all about wellbeing—for both of you.

Why This Matters

From anxiety relief exercise to simple techniques to relieve stress, the mental health benefits of daily movement are real. And adding your dog into the mix? That’s where the magic happens.

We’re celebrating the joy of dog walking benefits and the science behind pet therapy benefits. When you commit to moving together, you deepen your connection—and support each other’s wellbeing in the process.

Don’t Have a Pup? No Problem.

The Wellness Pet Minutes That Matter Challenge is for everyone. Whether you’re:

• Walking solo
  
  
• Bringing a cat in a stroller
  
  
• Borrowing a neighbor’s dog
  
  
• Volunteering at a shelter
  
  

This is your moment to move. Mindful movement. Intentional connection. And total mental wellness.

How to Join the Challenge:

A challenge is always a fun way to get involved. Here is how you can join:

• Option 1: Go directly to Wellness Pet’s “Minutes That Matter Challenge” and click the join button.
• Option 2: Search Strava’s Challenge Gallery for Wellness Pet’s “Minutes That Matter Challenge” and click the join button!

Don’t have a Strava account yet? No problem—it’s quick and easy to set up! You’ll need one to join the challenge and track your progress. Let’s get moving!

Every Minute Counts. Every Moment Matters.

A tail wag.
A deep breath of fresh air.
A walk that brings peace and perspective.

This May, let’s walk, run, stretch, and breathe. Let’s move toward better mental health—together.

Because now more than ever, mental health matters.
Movement is medicine.
And wellness is a shared journey.

🐶💙 Ready, Set, Move!
Join the #MinutesThatMatterChallenge today.
Your mind, body, and pet will thank you.

Tag your challenge moments with #MinutesThatMatterChallenge so we can cheer you on!