In partnership with Miles for Meaning, Dorchester Paws is getting active this March and encouraging the community to log their miles to raise money and awareness for the animals that are in our care. 

For 31 days, those who sign up to be on Dorchester Paws' team, through the Kilter App, will help Dorchester Paws qualify to be eligible to win up to $30,000 based on miles they log. PLUS, all proceeds fundraised through this challenge, by the participants, will go back to Dorchester Paws 100%.

This is a great chance to make a difference by just walking, hiking, cycling, rolling, or running from anywhere in the world. Participants earn points daily by having the Kilter app connected to a fitness application of their choice and on them when they are walking and/or working out. For each mile walked, hiked, rolled or run, a total of 100 points is awarded. For every 3 miles biked, 100 points are awarded.

Need even more of a reason? The animals of Dorchester Paws will be participating as well! Every Thursday, at 9 am, Dorchester Paws brings dogs to the Sawmill Branch Trail as part of our Mutts for Miles program.

"This program allows our dogs to get a much needed shelter break to expel their energy and give them some normalcy to their day,'' says Lanea Wilson, the program manager. "You can run or walk a dog for as long as you'd like. To participate, sign up is required in advance." (sign up form).

Participation is FREE and as easy as following these five steps:
STEP 1: Download theKilter app (iOS/Android) and create an account
 STEP 2: Click the "Event" tab in the bottom left corne
rSTEP 3: Join the Dorchester Paws team by clicking the "Featured Event", Miles for Meaning and search "Dorchester Paws
"STEP 4: Spread the word to others to joi
nSTEP 5: Donate your hustle by logging (steps, runs, bike rides, hikes, rolling etc.) from March 1 – 31 by having the Kilter app connected to your fitness tracking ap

Miles earned, help Dorchester Paws qualify for the grand prizes that Miles for Meaning has set up.
Those are:
:1st place team with most miles = $30,00
02nd - 5th place team with most miles = $1,00
06th - 25th place team with most miles = $50

There are also mini challenges set up by Miles for Meaning, that teams can participate in to make Dorchester Paws eligible to win more. For more information on those, visit our website.

Do it for them. Work out and log your miles for a great cause! Grab your pet or a loved one, and sign up today!

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About Dorchester Paws
Dorchester Paws, formerly known as Frances R. Willis SPCA, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Dorchester Paws is the only open-admission shelter in Dorchester County, serving the towns of Rosinville, Ridgeville, Oakbrook, St. George, Summerville and Grover, South Carolina. Partnering with Dorchester Code Enforcement, the organization takes in every lost, abandoned and abused animal and provides food, shelter and medical attention until a “forever home” can be found. Since 2017, Dorchester Paws has been a no kill shelter and is a partner in the “No Kill South Carolina Coalition.
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