Scaredy Cat K95K

09/04/2026

Can't join us on October 25 at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University campus? We have a virtual option for this year's 5K!

Walk/run any 5K course with your pet (or alone) and send us a picture to be highlighted on our social media. Everyone who registers receives a race t-shirt!

Sign up and learn more at http://tinyurl.com/scaredycatk95k

08/30/2026

Join us for our biggest event of the year, in-person or virtually from wherever the fall takes you!

All registered participants receive a special race t-shirt designed by students of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and pet participants can sport a commemorative bandana, too!

Come to campus for music, food, b**r, vendors, doggy demonstrations, and more.

This event is a fundraiser for the animal welfare programs of MVMA Charities and the Travis Fund, the chosen charity of Tufts SAVMA.

Sign up and learn more at http://tinyurl.com/scaredycatk95k

08/29/2026

Thanks to our BRONZE SPONSOR Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

Their emergency and specialty hospital provides 24/7 care with cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments. Learn more at https://www.bostonwestvet.com/

Visit their table at the health and fitness fair on October 25th at the 5K: https://tinyurl.com/scaredycatk95k

07/16/2026

Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day and we're thanking the amazing staff and clients at Creatures Veterinary Hospital for fundraising to purchase nearly 40 pet oxygen mask kits for their local communities!

So far they've provided 25 mask kits to the City of Lynn Fire Department, 8 to the Peabody Fire Department and 6 to the Salem Ma Firefighters Local 172. Amazing work to save the lives of beloved pets! 🐾💙

06/28/2026

Thanks to our MILE AND PRIZE SPONSOR Planet Fitness

The top male and top female race winner will get a prize courtesy of Planet Fitness!

At Planet Fitness, you’ll find an uplifting and motivating community where you can define progress on your own terms. Enjoy the benefits of membership at any of their convenient locations! Learn more at https://www.planetfitness.com/

Visit their table at the health and fitness fair on October 25th at the 5K: https://tinyurl.com/scaredycatk95k

06/25/2026

Thanks to our Mile Marker Sponsor Invisible Fence Brand

Their customizable products keep pets safely within boundaries while fitting their unique needs.

Visit their table at the health and fitness fair on October 25th at the 5K: https://tinyurl.com/scaredycatk95k

Want to have a table or sponsor the event? Registration is open at https://tinyurl.com/SponsorK95K

06/20/2026

MVMA Charities is one of the animal charity beneficiaries of our event. This is just one of the animals helped by their fund!

All proceeds of the 5k will help fund care for animals in need in MA.

Register now or start a fundraiser at www.metrowestk95k.com

By now, many of you have seen Hazel's story thanks to a generous contribution from New England Patriots for some of her care. We are thrilled to have funded her immediate veterinary needs through our Stray Animal Program.

Many animals aren't as lucky as Hazel. That's where we come in. Our program is available to EVERY animal control officer (ACO) in Massachusetts for emergency/urgent veterinary care for unowned animals like Hazel. Oftentimes, ACOs have to make quick decisions on how to support strays. Knowing our fund can offset expensive vet bills can make a difference between life and death.

Thanks to Wrentham Police Department for taking Hazel in and to Wrentham Animal Hospital for providing her care. We can't do what we do without amazing ACOs and veterinary staff 💙🐾

Help us save more dogs like Hazel. Donate today: www.mvmacharities.org

Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts

04/26/2026

April as National Canine Fitness Month. Have you signed up for this year's 2026 Scaredy Cat K95K yet?!

Our dog-friendly 5K walk/run is a great excuse to get in shape with your best friend: tinyurl.com/scaredycatk95k

04/02/2026

April as National Canine Fitness Month. What better time to get your pup ready for this year's 2026 Scaredy Cat K95K?!

Over 55% of dogs are overweight, which can lead to other health problems and shorten your best bud's life. The good news is that this is preventable! Keep your dog active throughout the year and you'll benefit, too.

Sign up for this year's event and commit to staying healthy together: tinyurl.com/scaredycatk95k

03/23/2026

There are always LOTS of dogs at the annual Scaredy Cat K95K. We love to see everyone and their pups but it's important to understand doggy body language and cues to keep everyone safe 🐾🐕

https://tinyurl.com/scaredycatk95k