Initial Kick Off Event

Saturday, May 3, 2008

La Crosse Area Family YMCA in collaboration with the Coulee Region Humane Society and members of the Coulee Region Veterinary Medical Association present Healthy People Healthy Pets, a three month long initiative aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles for people and their pets.

Healthy People Healthy Pets is a program that promotes overall wellness including exercise, healthy eating, and healthy body weight. People will learn how to better care for themselves and their pets through the information shared with them, with an emphasis on proper diet and exercise. The La Crosse Area Family YMCA will kick off this event by hosting the initial check-in on Saturday, May 3 rd at 9:00 am at the YMCA-La Crosse parking lot located at 1140 Main Street.

Everyone in the community is encouraged and welcomed to participate in Healthy People Healthy Pets. To participate, simply fill out a registration form found at either YMCA locations or at the Coulee Region Humane Society. Registration is free and open to the public. Participation in this initiative includes coming to monthly check-ins with staff from the La Crosse Area Family YMCA and local veterinarian clinics, keeping a diary, and exercising.

At the initial check-in on May 3rd , the recommended weight range for both people and pets will be determined and a goal will be set for this three month program. The La Crosse Area Family YMCA will assist you with goals, and local veterinarians will assist with pet’s goals. The dates, locations, and times for check-ins are as follows:

May 3rd …………YMCA-La Crosse………………………..9 am

May 27th ………..Coulee Region Humane Society…………5:30 pm

May 31st ………..Coulee Region Humane Society………….9 am

June 24th ………..Coulee Region Humane Society…………5:30 pm

June 28th ………..Coulee Region Humane Society…………9 am

August 9th ………Coulee Region Humane Society’s Bark in the Park

      Copeland Park……………….………9 am

Each person and pet that reaches their goals will be recognized and rewarded with the following:

• One month free YMCA membership
• Three month supply of pet food from one of the participating veterinarians
• Gift certificate to the Coulee Region Humane Society
• Recognition in the Coulee Reagion humane Society’s Animal Tribune Fall 2008 edition

Registration

Pre-registration is required for the event. Registration forms are available at both YMCA locations or at the Coulee Region Humane Society and are available for download from this page. Registration Form

Fee

Registration is free and open to the public.

For more information on the La Crosse Area Family YMCA please visit www.laxymca.org . For more information on the Coulee Region Humane Society please visit www.couleehumane.com .

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