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, extension 101. (dandresen@chuckanddons.com).

Chuck & Don’s Donates $33,321 To Local Pet Rescue Groups

March 3, 2009;  Mahtomedi, MN - Chuck & Don’s Holiday Paw Print campaign is an annual fundraiser which benefits local animal rescue organizations. Customers participate by donating one dollar or more and filling out a palm-sized paw print. The paw prints are then displayed in the windows at all 15 Chuck & Don’s stores during the holiday season as a show of support for the fundraising program. Second Chance Animal Rescue and RAGOM (Retrieve A Golden of Minnesota) were the Paw Print Campaign recipients for 2008.

The generous customer donations of $26,657, plus a 25% matching grant from Chuck & Don’s stores, means that Second Chance Animal Rescue and RAGOM will share $33,321. Presentation of the checks to Second Chance Animal Rescue and RAGOM took place at the Chuck & Don’s corporate office in Mahtomedi, Minnesota.

“Despite these challenging economic times, our customers have been wonderful with their generosity and these funds will help make a big difference for a lot of cats and dogs,” said Dana Andresen, Chuck & Don’s Director of Operations.

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 15 locations in the Twin Cities area.

Chuck & Don’s was recognized with the 2005-2006 Medium-Sized Retailer of the Year Award from Pet Product News magazine. Chuck & Don’s is also the winner of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2007 Blue Ribbon Business award and the Celebrate Success award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce.