May 2025 – Monthly Status Report
STARFLEET Petfleet MSR May 2025
May was another month filled with big ideas, silly pets, and meaningful missions across the galaxy! From creative entries to a NASA challenge, to inspiring clean-up efforts from Texas to Ireland, and exciting new partnerships forming right here on Earth—STARFLEET Petfleet continues to prove that our members (and their pets!) are a force for good. Whether it’s through wagging tails, walking trails, or wiggly worms, May reminded us just how much heart this fleet has. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to:
STARFLEET Petfleet Goes to the Moon (Sort Of)
We held a fun and futuristic design contest inviting members to create a Zero Gravity Indicator (ZGI) to represent STARFLEET in NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mascot Challenge! We received four awesome entries from Rik Morgan (Section 31), Sri Lasya Chilukuri (L-113), Jane Petrovich (USS Vector, Region 13), and Randy Mitson (SFPet). Best of luck to all—13 prizes are up for grabs and there’s still space (pun intended) for STARFLEET glory!
Project Earth: Final Reports In!
While the official event ended in April, cleanup reports kept beaming in until May 11. Crews from the USS Renaissance, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Antares, USS CúChulain, and ISS Kidd made the Earth a little cleaner and a lot brighter. From solo missions in Texas to team efforts in Ireland and Quebec, these Petfleet heroes really made their mark. Way to boldly clean where no crew has cleaned before!
New Products on the Horizon
Our away team to the Toronto Pet Expo has opened new doors! We’re working with vendors like JuliusK9, Kitties With Kapes, and My LOLO Bear to bring you custom Petfleet pet gear. A custom STARFLEET Petfleet collar featuring your pet’s rank pips and a personalized badge is currently in development—stay tuned!
Note: The collar pictured here is an early mock-up just as a concept and does not represent the final product.
Goofy Pets Take the Spotlight
May’s Photo Contest theme was “Goofiest Pet,” and the submissions were delightfully ridiculous.
🏆 1st Place: Arlene Henriques – “Foxy” and USS Antares Mascot “Stan”
✨ Honourable Mentions: Cristal Visser (Alcatraz & Oliver), Mary Demiter (Miss MoneyPenny)
Check out the winners here: Goofiest Pet Contest – May 2025
Other STARFLEET Petfleet News
We’ve Paid Off Our Budget Loan!
Thanks to your support, our Petfleet product sales have now covered the SFI startup loan. This means all future sales can be reinvested into new products and exciting projects. Thank you!
Worms, Glorious Worms!
Our latest Academy Challenge took a squirmy turn with a fun educational theme on… worms! Explore the unsung heroes of the soil and earn a little recognition along the way.
We Want to Hear From You
Engagement in our monthly step challenge has been declining, so we’re cooking up new ideas—and we want your input! A member survey is coming soon to help us shape the future of Petfleet activities. TBA.
The May Newsletter Has Landed
Read the latest edition here, and don’t forget—you can submit your own stories or photos for upcoming issues!
Farewells & Welcomes
We said thank you and farewell to Logan Littrell as Region 5 Liaison. We also welcomed CMDR Richard Cortopassi to Region 4. Arlene Henriques continues to support our Liaison program with enthusiasm and dedication. Apply to become an SFPet Liaison.
Priority Pets Partnership
This month, we featured a new article on the health benefits of raw pet food, courtesy of Priority Pets Boarding. Check it out on our website—and look for our listing on their Affiliates page too!
Petfleet Membership Numbers
| 478 | Cats |
| 414 | Dogs |
| 54 | Stuffed Animal |
| 38 | Tribbles |
| 22 | Birds |
| 18 | Rabbits |
| 10 | Guinea Pigs |
| 9 | Snakes |
| 8 | Lizards |
| 8 | Chapter/Ship Mascot |
| 8 | Cheetahs |
| 6 | Turtles |
| 6 | Group Mascots |
| 6 | Other |
| 5 | Ferrets |
| 4 | Sock Monkeys |
| 4 | Targs (Klingon) |
| 4 | Tarantulas |
| 4 | Rats |
| 4 | Bat Eared Foxes |
| 4 | Robot |
| 4 | Rocks |
| 4 | Fish (fresh water) |
| 3 | Fish |
| 3 | Horses |
| 3 | Goats |
| 2 | Racoons |
| 2 | Bears |
| 2 | Iguanas |
| 2 | Flying Monkeys |
| 2 | Gerbils |
| 2 | Mini Horses |
| 2 | Dolphins |
| 2 | Several |
| 2 | Mice |
| 1 | Squirrel |
| 1 | Bearded Dragon |
| 1 | Pot-Belly Pig |
| 1 | Meerkat |
| 1 | Caracal |
| 1 | Black Eared Jackal |
| 1 | Imaginary Pet |
| 1 | Spider |
| 1 | AI Companion |
| 1 | Deer |
| 1 | House Plant |
| 1 | Duck |
| 1 | Owl |
| 1 | Scorpion |
That’s a wrap for May! Until next month, keep walking, keep wagging, and keep boldly going with your companions by your side.
Fleet Captain Randy Mitson
Director, STARFLEET Petfleet
