June 5, 2007
Contact: Pat Salkowicz, The Art Farm Advertising, 651-293-0162 (pat@artfarmadvertising.com) or Dana Andresen, Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, 651-747-8704 (dandresen@chuckanddons.com)

Chuck & Don’s Sponsors 2007 Minnesota State Fair Pet Center Building

Mahtomedi, Minnesota - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet is the sponsor of The Pet Center building during the 2007 Minnesota State Fair.

“Our State Fair Pet Center sponsorship is a wonderful opportunity to reach pet lovers from all over.” said Founder Chuck Anderson. The Pet Center is any dog-loving, or animal-curious fairgoer’s dream. It’s filled with exhibition areas including over 100 different breeds of dogs, pet surgery, obedience demonstrations, pet products, and more.

Demonstrations will also be given by groups such as the St. Paul Police K-9 Unit, hunting dogs, mold-sniffing dogs, obedience clubs that display the results of years of training, and retired racing greyhounds that have been retrained to dazzle crowds with their acrobatic skill.

Big crowds are also expected to visit The Pet Center for live surgery demonstrations. The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association performs spaying and neutering operations on dogs each evening. Dana Andresen, Director of Operations at Chuck & Don’s said, “Our company strongly supports the need for spaying and neutering of pets to help control the homeless pet population. This is a great opportunity for pet owners and visitors to learn more about animals, as well as the role that veterinarians play in preventative care for all pets.”

The Minnesota State Fair, which runs from August 23 to September 3, 2007, is one of the largest and best attended expositions in the country, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors annually. The Pet Center is located in the northern part of the fairgrounds, at the corner of Underwood Street and Murphy Avenue.

About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet

Founded in 1990, Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet is a Minnesota-based pet food and supplies retailer, with 13 locations in the Twin Cities area. In 2006, Chuck & Don’s received the Medium-Sized Retailer of the Year Award from Pet Product News magazine. In May 2007, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award was given to Chuck & Don’s in recognition of the company’s dedication to excellence.

For additional information contact: Pat Salkowicz, The Art Farm Advertising, 651-293-0162 (pat@artfarmadvertising.com) or Dana Andresen, Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, 651-747-8704 (dandresen@chuckanddons.com).