5 second challenge

Aug 8 - 26, 2026

Location: Virtual - global
Venue: Facebook & Instagram

📅 The challenge runs from International Cat Day (August 8) to International Dog Day (August 26).

🐆 Can your cat or dog beat a cheetah… in just 5 seconds?

A cheetah can cover up to 150 metres in only 5 seconds. ⚡

Now it’s your pet’s turn!

🎥 Film a 5-second video of your cat or dog doing what they do best.

Then:
📲 Post your 5-second video
👥 Challenge 3 friends and tag @cheetahcanada
💚 Donate $5 to help save cheetah cubs and protect their future.

Every post helps more people discover the world’s fastest land animal—and every $5 helps support the care and conservation of vulnerable cheetahs.

We look forward to see your videos on Instagram or Facebook.

Help Save the Cheetah from Extinction

With less than 7,500 cheetahs remaining in the wild – and the illegal pet trade increasing – cheetahs are now listed as “Vulnerable” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

By partnering with Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Namibia and Somaliland, we’re doing all that we can to save the cheetah from extinction. Help us by donating today!