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ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS
Friday, June 11
COST:
$10 registration fee per walking pair
First 250 to register will receive a Step Pup bandana and pedometer for their pet
OFFICIAL KICKOFF:
Wednesday, June 16
5 week Wellness Challenge
CHALLENGE ENDS:
Wednesday, July 21
the challenge
THE STEP PUP CHALLENGE INCLUDES
- 9 Selfie Site banner locations
- 3 placed at sponsor locations
- 6 placed along the Greater Cheyenne Greenway
- See the Google Map below
- Share photos via Facebook using your registration category hashtag
- Make sure to set the photo to Public so we can see it!
- Having trouble or don't want to post it on social media? Submit your photo directly!
- Photos will also be placed on the Step Pup website
- Chart your pets’ accomplishments using the Step Pup Wellness Challenge Journal

About Step Pup
After a year of so much isolation, it is time to get outdoors and explore new places. This challenge is focused on the wellness of the dogs in our lives. They provide companionship and are key members of the family.
The 5-week challenge is based on walking with our pets. Janessa Washburn, Cheyenne Dog Food Company owner, tells us that dogs love to explore new places and they look forward to walks. Many people are returning to work sites and our dogs may be missing the time together. Fun walks will contribute to the mental and physical wellness of our loved pets.
Paul Washburn, HMI supports this wellness challenge because there are positive benefits for the dog and their walking partner. No matter the distance, walking is great for everybody.
Our dogs mean so much to us and their care ranges from wellness visits to more complex care. Anthony Ortiz is an avid pet owner. He is pleased to share, pet owners can now secure pet insurance through his office -State Farm Anthony Ortiz.
A special Step Pup bandana has been created by Trophy Creative for your dog to wear during challenge walks. Our community will easily identify each Step Pup.
Take a selfie with your dog!
We have mapped out 9 key Selfie Site locations.
We challenge participants to visit each site and take fun photos to share via Facebook Find them using the map below!
Having trouble or don't want to post it on social media? Submit your photo directly!
Use the complimentary pedometer to count your pets’ steps and strive to increase the count over the 5 weeks. Download the Step Pup Wellness Challenge Journal to document your visits to the Selfie Sites.
A special pet tribute webpage has been created. It is dedicated to Those We Have Loved, and Lost.
Use #devotedfriend2021 to share special photos on Facebook of your devoted pets. The photos will be collected and placed on the Step Pup Wellness Challenge Devoted Friend tribute page.
Registration packets will be mailed to the first 250 participants.
As a courtesy to all who enjoy the walking sites, please collect, and dispose of all pet droppings during your visit.

The Categories
Large Breeds & Adults
#steppuplargebreed&adult2021Sponsored by
Small Breeds & Puppies
#steppupsmallbreed&puppy2021Sponsored by
Seniors
#steppupseniorpet2021Sponsored by
Rescues
#steppuprescuepet2021Sponsored by
Devoted Friends Memorials
#devotedfriend2021Sponsored by
Selfie Sites
We have mapped out 9 key Selfie Site locations. Three are at sponsor sites. We selected six sites along the Greater Cheyenne Greenway system to join the celebration of its 30th Anniversary. Jim Walter, Greater Cheyenne Greenway Foundation president, encourages Step Pup Wellness Challenge participants to come out and enjoy the Greater Cheyenne Greenway system.
We challenge participants to visit each site and take fun photos to share via Facebook. Special banners have been created by Trophy Creative to pinpoint the site and serve as a beautiful backdrop for your photo. Use the hashtag paired with your pet registration category. This will allow us to collect the photos and place them on the Step Pup website.
Having trouble or don't want to post it on social media? Submit your photo directly!
Click on any location below to get directions.
Greenbelt Selfie Sites
Sponsoring Business Selfie Sites
You can use the Step Pup Wellness Challenge Journal to keep track!