21 March 2012, ABC News
Coco and Gracie visit the Northfield store.
See video on ABC website.
22 January, 2013, Twin Cities Business
Chuck & Don’s was honored by Twin Cities Business as a Small Business Success Story! See an article and video. Watch video of Chuck's acceptance speech.
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Chuck & Don’s holds third annual ‘Grin To Win’ Contest.
Pet Lovers Encouraged to Submit Photos of Their Smiling Pet for National Pet Month.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - April 30, 2013 - Chuck & Don’s, destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, will host its ‘Grin to Win’ contest to search for the happiest pet. To enter the contest, customers and pet lovers are encouraged to submit a photo of their pet smiling between May 1-21 to their local Chuck & Don’s or on the company’s blog, WeMakePetsHappy.com.
A winner will be chosen at each of Chuck & Don’s 24 stores to receive a $50 Chuck & Don’s gift card, and a $50 Chuck & Don’s gift card selected by the winner to give to one of the following animal welfare organizations: Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue, St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue, Twin Cities Pet Rescue and Goodhue County Humane Society in Minnesota and Max Fund, Freedom Service Dogs and Cavy Care in Colorado.
The grand prize winner will receive a $250 Chuck & Don’s gift card, the title of Chuck & Don’s Happiest Pet 2013, and will be featured in the company’s marketing materials.
The winners, which are determined by Chuck & Don’s corporate team, will be chosen and announced by June 3 on Chuck & Don’s website, blog and Facebook® page.
About Chuck & Don’s
Chuck & Don’s was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 19 stores in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and five locations in Colorado. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Edina Celebrates Grand Opening On April 20.
Pet food and supply retailer invites Edina community to a day of pet-approved fun
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - April 8, 2013 - Chuck & Don’s, destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, welcomes Edina residents and pet lovers to enjoy a day of family and pet-friendly activities on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The 19th Minnesota store is located at 6821 York Ave. S., Edina, Minn. 55435.
"We are excited to celebrate our new Edina store and continued growth as a company"” says President and CEO Robert Hartzell. “We are looking forward to meeting our new neighbors and their pets, and invite the community to take part in our many in-store activities.”
In-store happenings include:
- Meet Staci Matthews from the KS95 afternoon show, Moon & Staci - 11 am-1 pm.
- Free pet communicator sessions with Teri Ann Lapsey- 1:30-4 .m.
- Free pet nail trims with donations benefiting Twin Cities Pet Rescue - 12-3 pm.
- Microchipping for $20 with donations benefiting Twin Cities Pet Rescue - noon-3 .m.
- Free 4" x 6" pet portraits by Patrick Nau Photography - 10 am-4 pm.
- Treats for both people and pets, and a variety of kids’ activities - 10 am-4 pm.
About Chuck & Don’s
Chuck & Don’s was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 19 stores in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and five locations in Colorado. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet announces new Edina location.
Popular Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens New Store in Edina on March 4
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - Feb. 18, 2012 - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, is opening a new location in Edina, Minn. on March 4 at 6821 York Ave. in the Yorkdale Shoppes. It will be Minnesota’s 19th Chuck & Don’s location and will be open from 9 am to 9 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays.
Chuck & Don’s will host a grand opening event on April 20 to celebrate the new store, which will include family-friendly activities and giveaways.
"We are looking forward to bringing our wide selection of quality pet products to Edina,” said Mary Bayless, Chuck & Don’s District Manager. “The area is a great fit for Chuck & Don’s and we believe our offerings and service will be welcomed by this pet-friendly community."
At the forefront of pet supply retailers, Chuck & Don’s offers brand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet foods and supplies for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, and aquatic creatures. A unique shopping experience awaits customers and leashed pets alike with outstanding customer service, knowledgeable staff, extensive offerings, locally sponsored events and clinics, and a variety of ways to save at all locations.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 18 stores in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and five locations in Colorado. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet facilitates donation of more than $218,000 to animal-related causes in 2012.
Pet Food and Supply Retailer Advocates Responsible Pet Ownership with Focus on Spay and Neuter.
MAHTOMEDI, Minn. - Feb. 7, 2013 - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet - destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products - facilitated the donation of $218,884 for a variety of animal-related causes in Minnesota and Colorado in 2012. Customers and supporters contributed to the total by donating through the Chuck & Don’s Pins for Pets and Paw Print campaigns.
Donations include products, gift cards, cause and sponsorship support and fundraisers for animal-related causes. Chuck & Don’s also donated more than 100,000 pounds of pet food to shelters, rescues and other animal welfare causes in 2012.
Chuck & Don’s most recent fundraising effort was its annual Paw Prints campaign, which took place during the 2012 holiday season. Through $1 Paw Print donations, shoppers at all Chuck & Don’s Minnesota locations raised $59,059 for Pet Haven of MN, Minnesota Humane Society and Feline Rescue. Chuck & Don’s donated an additional $13,465 for a total of $72,524, which is being split evenly between the organizations, all of which aim to reduce the number of unwanted animals through spay and neuter efforts. Checks were presented to Pet Haven of MN, Minnesota Humane Society, and Feline Rescue at the Chuck & Don’s corporate office location in Mahtomedi.
Chuck & Don’s shoppers also raised $6,731 for the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado through its Paw Prints campaign. Chuck & Don’s donated an additional $1,535 to the organization, for a total of $8,266. The check was presented to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region at Chuck & Don’s Colorado corporate office.
Chuck & Don’s also organizes another annual fundraising event, Pins for Pets, where it collects in-store donations and provides local businesses and pet lovers a chance to support spay and neuter efforts. In 2012, the Pins for Pets initiative raised $92,701, which funds the spaying or neutering of more than 1,854 animals through the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP).
Pins for Pets is one of the largest fundraisers for animal-related causes in the Twin Cities.
Chuck & Don’s will continue to advocate for furry four-legged friends in 2013 as an educational resource both in stores, with pet adoptions and advice from the animal-expert team members, and online with the ‘Ask Chuck’ feature on the website and frequent blog updates.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 18 stores in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and five locations in Colorado. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet to give back this Thanksgiving.
Local Pet Supply Retailer to Donate Pet Food in Honor of Customers and Their Pets
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) – Nov. 9, 2012 – Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, a specialty pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, is giving back to its customers, their pets and the community with free coffee, donuts and pet food donations on Black Friday, Nov. 23 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m
Grateful and Giving Back
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Black Friday, Nov. 23, 2012
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Free to attend
No purchase required!
All Chuck & Don’s locations
Pets of all kinds and their owners are welcome to take a break from their holiday shopping to enjoy some free treats as well as help hungry pets. For every person that stops in Friday morning between 7 a.m. – 9 a.m., Chuck & Don’s will donate one pound of pet food to Second Harvest Heartland or Red Wing Area Food Shelf. If a person attends with their pet, Chuck & Don’s will donate two pounds of pet food.
Last year, Second Harvest Heartland distributed more than 70 million pounds of food, some of it pet food, throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The Red Wing Area Food Shelf serves approximately 300 families a month in Red Wing and surrounding areas. Second Harvest Heartland and Red Wing Area Food Shelf work with community partners to ensure that families are able to provide for themselves and their furry friends.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
About Second Harvest Heartland
Second Harvest Heartland, the Upper Midwest’s largest hunger-relief organization, works to reinvent hunger relief through leadership and innovation so as to help those who are hungry today and provide the means for those who are hungry to be fed tomorrow. Pioneering partnerships and programs have paved the way for Second Harvest Heartland to distribute nearly 70 million pounds of grocery products this year to hungry seniors, families and children through nearly 1,000 non-profit member agencies and programs serving 59 counties in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.2harvest.org or call 651.484.5117.
About Red Wing Area Food Shelf
The Red Wing Area Food Shelf serves the Red Wing area and several surrounding towns. The food shelf serves about 300 families a month with approximately 12 tons of food. For more information visit http://www.red-wing.org/redwingfoodshelf.html
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet announces new Savage location.
Popular Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens New Store in Savage on October 9.
(MAHTOMEDI, Minn. - Sept. 20, 2012 - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, is opening a new location in Savage, Minn. on October 9 at 14109 Highway 13. It will be Minnesota’s 18th Chuck & Don’s location.
“We are thrilled to bring our product offerings and service to Savage,” said Mary Bayless, Chuck & Don’s District Manager. “Savage will be our second location in the southwest Twin Cities region and we believe that Chuck & Don’s will be well-received by the community.”
At the forefront of pet supply retailers, Chuck & Don’s offersbrand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet foods and supplies for cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, and aquatic creatures. A unique shopping experience awaits customers and leashed pets alike withoutstanding customer service, knowledgeable staff, extensive offerings, unique lines, locally sponsored events and clinics, and a variety of ways to save at all locations.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Jim Flipp, Chuck & Don’s corporate food buyer, announces retirement.
Longtime Team Member to Retire in September 2012.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN. (July 1, 2012)—Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet’s Corporate Food Buyer, Jim Flipp, will retire in September 2012 after 22 years with the company. Flipp started in the pet supply industry as a buyer for Twin Cities Pet Supply. He joined Chuck & Don’s in 1991 as the company’s first team member, shortly after the pet food and supply retailer opened its first store in Eagan, Minn. in 1990.
The majority of Flipp’s time at Chuck & Don’s has been spent as a buyer, but he has held a variety of roles that have contributed to the success of Chuck & Don’s. From assisting with marketing to information technology support to training, Flipp has always been an integral part of the Chuck & Don’s team. As the Corporate Food Buyer, Flipp is in charge of selecting the brands of food that the stores will carry, establishing pricing, developing relationships with vendors, monitoring sales trends and determining the offers in the company’s quarterly newsletter, Barkin’ Mews®. He has also been instrumental in the company’s expansion efforts into the Colorado market.
Flipp plans to spend time with his family come September and enjoy all the pleasantries Minnesota has to offer as well as work on the business he started with his wife, Sue Flipp, in 2003.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet to host Fifth Annual Pins For Pets.
Funds from Fifth Annual Bowling Fundraiser, Pins for Pets, will Benefit Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program.
MAHTOMEDI, Minn. - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, destination pet supply store, will host its fifth annual Pins for Pets fundraiser on August 4 and 5 to help reduce pet overpopulation. For the third year, the benefitting organization of Pins for Pets is the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP), the mobile veterinary clinic that performs 30 to 40 spay and neuter surgeries each day on pets belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income families.
Pins for Pets
August 4 and 5
Registration: 2 p.m.; Bowling: 3 p.m.
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl
1273 W. County Road E, Arden Hills 55112
Animal lovers and bowling fanatics can donate to the fundraiser through in-store, online and day-of donations.
- In-store: Pet lovers can visit their local Chuck & Don’s store to donate directly to Pins for Pets at any time prior to the fundraiser.
- Online: Pet supporters can donate to an existing fundraiser or start their own fundraising page on the Greater Giving website.
- Nail Trimming Clinics: Pet owners can visit a Chuck & Don’s location for dog nail trims and learn about MN SNAP’s services. The $10 donation per pet will benefit Pins for Pets. See dates and times from Nail Trim Clinics here.
- Day-of: Individuals or teams can register to bowl at the Greater Giving website. Registration is $20 per person. Bowlers must register online by August 1, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration includes two games of bowling, a t-shirt, bowling shoes, and a meal. Participants also have the chance to win a variety of prizes including:
- Flat screen TV
- iPad
- A hotel stay
- Four tickets to the Minnesota Zoo
- Year supply of dog or cat food
Katie K9 and Ian Punnett from myTalk107.1 will be at the event, and Katie K9’s show will be broadcast live from the event on Sunday, August 5. The “Chuck” of Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet will also be at the event.
The Pins for Pets fundraiser raised more than $93,000 last year, allowing MN SNAP to spay or neuter 1,860 pets. This year’s Pins for Pets goal is to raise $100,000, which will fund spay or neuter surgeries for more than 2,000 pets.
For more information on Pins for Pets and to register visit www.pinsforpets.org.
Assistance Program.
The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and provides 100 percent of the funding and support for the fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels. The MN SNAP mobile surgical unit delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. MN SNAP can reach neighborhoods where cost, transportation, or the absence of veterinary services is an obstacle to obtaining animal health care and spay-neuter services. For more information on the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program, visit MNSNAP.org.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet announces new location in Lakewood.
Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens Fifth Colorado Location on July 9, 2012.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN. (June 15, 2012)—Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet— destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products —will open its fifth Colorado location at 1535 South Kipling Parkway in Lakewood on July 9, 2012.
“We’re excited to expand into Lakewood with our top-of-the-line products and excellent customer service. We’ll continue our commitment to furthering the human-animal bond as well as our commitment to the health and wellbeing of animals in the community,” says President and CEO Robert Hartzell.
Chuck & Don’s is at the forefront of pet supply retailers offering brand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet food and supplies for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, and reptiles. A unique shopping experience awaits customers and leashed pets alike with knowledgeable staff, extensive offerings, unique product lines, locally sponsored events and clinics, and a variety of ways to save at all locations. Chuck & Don’s supports its mission of enriching the lives of pets by providing the best products, services, and education for its customers.
With the continued growth of Chuck & Don’s comes the continued commitment to giving back. In 2011, Chuck & Don’s facilitated the donation of more than $13,000 and 2,000 pounds of pet food to animal-related causes in Colorado, making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates.
In 2012, Chuck & Don’s will continue the same commitment to its long-standing tradition of partnering with animal rescue groups, shelters and nonprofits to support overall pet health and wellbeing with a special focus on spaying and neutering stray and owned animals.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet announces winner of its ‘Grin To Win’ contest.
Buddy, the fun-loving Boston Terrier will reign as Chuck & Don’s Happiest Pet through May 2013.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, has named Buddy the Boston Terrier as the winner of its month-long ‘Grin to Win’ contest for showing off his pearly whites and big grin. Buddy will reign as Chuck & Don’s Happiest Pet through May 31, 2013.
In conjunction with National Pet Month in May, customers at all Chuck & Don’s locations in Minnesota and Colorado were asked to submit photos of their pets smiling for the chance to reign as Chuck & Don’s Happiest Pet. Buddy was chosen after several rounds of internal voting. He will be rewarded for his big grin with a $250 Chuck & Don’s gift card, a feature in the summer Barkin’ Mews newsletter and a feature in a post on Chuck & Don’s blog.
Buddy will take over the title as Chuck & Don’s Happiest Pet effective June 19. He is the second pup to hold the title.
For more information about Chuck & Don’s ‘Grin to Win’ contest visit the Chuck & Don’s blog.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Northfield Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet celebrates grand opening June 23.
Pet food and supply retailer celebrates new Northfield location with family and pet-friendly event.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.)—Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, celebrates the opening of its new Northfield location on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with giveaways and exciting activities for pets and kids.
“We are excited to celebrate our new Northfield location, which moved about a mile away from its original location in Dundas,” said Mary Bayless, District Manager of Chuck & Don's. “Guests and pets can look forward to plenty of fun activities at the grand opening event.”
Activities include:
- Free pet portraits by Patrick Nau Photography: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Pet nail trimming by Cyndy Jones from Canine Designs: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Pet microchipping by Prairie’s Edge Humane Society for $20: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Face painting
- Bounce house
- Free pet ID tags
- Games for dogs
There will also be giveaways and drawings for prizes including a $100 Chuck & Don’s gift card, a dog gift basket valued at $100 and a cat gift basket valued at $100.
Chuck & Don’s new location is located at 1500 Clinton Lane, Suite A, Northfield 55057.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet Celebrates grand openings on May 19.
Pet Food and Supply Retailer Celebrates Colorado Openings with Bevy of In-store Celebrations
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) -Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet - destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products - celebrates four Colorado locations with jubilant store celebrations on May 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Each location will feature different events and attractions, but all locations will feature offers and fun!
Coloradoans and their pets can find the following at each location:
Aurora Location - 6380 S. Parker Road (Arapahoe Crossings)
Western-theme performances and musical duo
Clydesdale carriage rides
Denver Fly-Ball dogs display
Ron Johnson K-9 training
WOLF remote broadcast
Freedom Service dogs
Face-painter and balloon artist
Scottish Festival Dog’s of the British Isles
Pet photographer, Paul Maynard
Littleton location - 5055 S. Kipling Street (Kipling Marketplace)
Nessie- Loch Ness Monster appearance
Cupcake party
Pet treat buffet
Dalmatian bounce house
Face-painter and balloon artist
Humane Society of the South Platte Valley Pet adoptions
Centennial location - 2253 E Briarwood Avenue (The Streets at SouthGlenn)
Cirque-style performers
Hand on Hounds pet massage
Gypsy jazz artist
Delta Society therapy dogs
Free pet nail trim
Pet treat buffet and cupcake party
Cherry Creek location - 201 University Boulevard
Jazz pianist
Pet caricature artist
Pet treat buffet
In addition to the events, each location will feature a visit from Chuck & Don’s new mascot and displays of the Painted Pet Parade.
Customers can also enter to win one company-wide grand prize of a $500 Chuck & Don’s gift card and a photo session and portrait by local photographer, Paul Maynard. In addition, customers at each of the four stores can enter to win a $100 Chuck & Don’s gift card and a $50 pet basket. Friends of Chuck® should watch their mailboxes for a special grand opening $15 off a $75 purchase coupon in the Chuck & Don’s spring newsletter.
“Chuck & Don’s appreciates all of the support we have received from communities and customers alike,” says President and CEO Bob Hartzell. “Our loyal customers have enabled us to grow and continue to serve the pet-loving community; this is our day to give back and have a lot of fun.”
After 22 years of making pets happy, Chuck & Don’s is looking for the happiest pet to celebrate National Pet Month with the Grin to Win contest. Pet owners can submit photos of their smiling pets to their favorite Chuck & Don’s location. Each location will determine a happiest pet who will receive a $50 gift card and $50 donation to an animal welfare organization of their choice from a pre-determined list.
Official rules and regulations can be found here.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet hosts Painted Pet Parade.
Pet Food and Supply Retailer Invites Local Colorado Notables to Create Art for Furry Scurry
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet - destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products - brings art to this year’s Dumb Friend’s League Furry Scurry with the Painted Pet Parade. Ten local Denverites have been invited to decorate a 12 inch ceramic cat or dog statue, which will be displayed at the Chuck & Don’s booth at the Furry Scurry on May 5, 2012.
Local representatives from media, entertainment, business, sports and politics will create and share their artistic vision of a simple dog or cat figure. The guest artists include:
Dog statues
Jane London, MIX 100
Bernie the Dog, Colorado Avalanche Mascot
Matt Dougherty, Artist
Stuart Nobel, Entertainment Producer
Jake Schroeder, Singer/Entertainer
Cat statues
Ana Cabrera, KWGN 7 Morning News Anchor
John Thornton, Director of Colorado Scottish Festival
Jock Bartley, lead singer of FireFall
Randy Parietti, photographer
Dana Andresen, Director of Operations Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
The Painted Pet Parade will be judged by Phil Tedeschi, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, and Institute of Human Animal Communication, who will determine a winner based on creativity and the pet that best embodies Chuck & Don’s mission of forming meaningful pet relationships.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet announces new location in Aurora.
Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens New Location and Abby’s Pet Place on May 7, 2012
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet - destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products - will open its fourth Colorado location at 6380 Parker Road in Arapahoe Crossing in Aurora, Colorado on May 7, 2012.
The Aurora location will feature a dedicated space called Abby’s Pet Place available to community groups to host events, meetings and adoptions. Chuck & Don’s mission is to advance and human-animal relationship in meaningful and beneficial ways, and the community space was created to do just that.
“We are so proud to be able to offer Abby’s Pet Place to Colorado communities and to continue our commitment to furthering the human-animal bond as well as our commitment to the health and well-being of animals in the community,” says President and CEO Bob Hartzell.
Chuck & Don’s is at the forefront of pet supply retailers offering brand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet foods and supplies for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, and reptiles. A unique shopping experience awaits customers and leashed pets alike with knowledgeable staff, extensive offerings, unique lines, locally sponsored events and clinics, and a variety of ways to save at all locations. Chuck & Don’s supports its mission of enriching the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers.
With the continued growth of Chuck & Don’s comes the continued commitment to giving back. In 2011, Chuck & Don’s facilitated the donation of more than $13,000 and 2,000 pounds of pet food to animal-related causes in Colorado, making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates.
In 2012, Chuck & Don’s will continue the same commitment to its long-standing tradition of partnering with animal rescue groups, shelters and nonprofits to support overall pet health and well-being with a special focus on spaying and neutering stray and owned animals.
About Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don’s mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don’s advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free “Friends of Chuck®” rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin’ Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don’s visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet facilitates donation of more than $13,400 to animal-related causes In Colorado in 2011.
Pet food and supply retailer advocates responsible pet ownership with focus on spay and neuter.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.)—Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet—destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products—ends 2011 with donations totaling $13,438 for a variety of animal-related causes in Colorado.
Chuck & Don's most recent fundraising effort was its annual Paw Prints campaign, which took place during the 2011 holiday season. Through $1 Paw Print donations, shoppers at Chuck & Don's two Colorado locations raised $2,999 for the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley. Chuck & Don's is matching 25 percent of the donations for a total of $750 which aims to reduce the number of unwanted animals through spay and neuter efforts. A check for $3,749 was presented to the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley on January 19 at the Chuck & Don's Littleton location. Chuck & Don's also donated more than 2,100 pounds of pet food to shelters and rescues in Colorado communities.
Based out of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, Chuck & Don's raised a total of $251,359 for animal-related causes in 2011 in Minnesota and Colorado.
To secure its reputation as a leader in the animal-welfare community, Chuck & Don's is looking to organize another event that will generate funds for animal-related causes in Colorado. Colorado pet lovers, and their animals, will be able to join together, climb the mountains, and hike trails to raise money for animals.
Chuck & Don's will continue to advocate for furry four-legged friends in 2012 as an educational resource both in stores, with pet adoptions and advice from the animal-expert team members, and online with the 'Ask Chuck' feature on the website and frequent blog updates.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and three locations in Colorado - the newest in Littleton opened on January 20th. Several additional stores are set to open in 2012. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
About the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley
The Humane Society of the South Platte Valley (HSSPV) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to serve the communities of south Denver. HSSPV offers shelter, care and compassion for lost, stray and unwanted animals until they are redeemed by their families or adopted into a new home. Their philosophy is to save as many animals as possible, by providing not only behavioral but medical resources as well. HSSPV uses their resources to rehabilitate both medical and behavioral issues that other sheltering organizations might not choose to take on.
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet facilitates donation of more than $250,000 to animal-related causes in 2011.
Pet food and supply retailer advocates responsible pet ownership with focus on spay and neuter.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products - ends 2011 with donations totaling $251,359 for a variety of animal-related causes in Minnesota and Colorado. Donations include products, gift cards, cause and sponsorship support and fundraisers for animal-related causes. Chuck & Don's also donated more than 30,000 pounds of pet food to shelters, rescues and individual causes in 2011.
Chuck & Don's most recent fundraising effort was its annual Paw Prints campaign, which took place during the 2011 holiday season. Through $1 Paw Print donations, shoppers at all Chuck & Don's Minnesota locations raised $48,003 for Red Lakes Rosie's Rescue, Minnesota Humane Society and St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue organizations. Chuck & Don's is matching 25 percent of the donations for a total of $60,003 which is being split evenly between the organizations, all of which aim to reduce the number of unwanted animals through spay and neuter efforts. Checks were presented to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue, Minnesota Humane Society, and St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue at the Chuck & Don's corporate office location in Mahtomedi.
Chuck & Don's also raised $3,749 for the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley in Littleton, Colorado through its Paw Prints campaign. Chuck & Don's opened two stores in Colorado in 2011 and a third location in early 2012. Throughout 2011, Chuck & Don's Colorado stores donated more than $13,438 to a variety of animal-related causes.
Chuck & Don's also organizes another annual fundraising event, Pins for Pets, a bowling day for Minnesota pet lovers to get together, do a little bowling and, most importantly, generate funds for an animal-related cause. Many generous businesses and pet lovers raised $93,084 which will fund the spaying or neutering of more than 1,860 animals through the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP).
Pins for Pets is one of the largest fundraisers for animal-related causes in the Twin Cities.
Chuck & Don's will continue to advocate for furry four-legged friends in 2012 as an educational resource both in stores, with pet adoptions and advice from the animal-expert team members, and online with the 'Ask Chuck' feature on the website and frequent blog updates.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers,
Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and two locations in Denver, Colo. Several additional stores are set to open in 2012. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com
About Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program
The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and provides 100% of the funding and support for the first fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels. The MN SNAP mobile unit delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. MN SNAP can reach neighborhoods where cost, transportation, or the absence of veterinary services is an obstacle to obtaining animal health care and spay-neuter services.For more information on the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program, go to the website: www.MNSnap.org.
About Red Lake Rosie's Rescue
The Red Lake Indian Reservation is located in north central Minnesota in portions of Clearwater and Beltrami Counties. Red Lake Rosie's (RLRR) has a permanent shelter on the western boundary of the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The shelter is located 18 miles from the nearest town amid an oak forest. The animals are picked up from garbage dumpsters, along highways, and are surrendered by their owners. The rescued animals are temporarily sheltered at Red Lake Rosie's and then transported to foster homes in the Twin Cities. RLRR is supported by a group of volunteers in the Twin Cities. They arrange transports for animals and supplies, help with fostering and placements for the animals, provide support at spay/neuter clinics, and fundraise. More than 1,000 animals have been rescued by Red Lake Rosie's in the past two years.
About Minnesota Humane Society
The Minnesota Humane Society (MHS) is a statewide education, advocacy, and rescue organization dedicated to protecting the lives and interests of Minnesota's animals. Founded in 1869, it is the oldest humane society in Minnesota. MHS does not maintain a shelter; however they rescue dogs and cats from several area impound facilities. All MHS rescues are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for a variety of health conditions and receive any needed medical attention, from deworming to surgery. The rescues then go to a foster home or one of several adoption sites. The goal of MHS is to find a forever home for each one of its rescues.
About St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue
St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue (SFAAR) is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating homeless and abused dogs and cats throughout the community. All of the rescued animals are provided with necessary medical care, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered. SFAAR is a no-kill group unless extreme behavioral or medical issues are noted. The mission of St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue is to relieve the pet overpopulation problem by spaying and neutering all companion animals before adoption, and educate the public on animal welfare and positive people / animal relationships.
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet Announces new Littleton location.
Minnesota-based Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens Third Colorado Location on Jan. 20, 2012.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - Minnesota-based pet food and supply retailer - is opening a new Littleton store on January 20, 2012. This opening marks the continued growth of the premier pet food and supply retailer in both Colorado and Minnesota. The Chuck & Don's Littleton destination is located in the Kipling Marketplace at 5055 S. Kipling Street, Littleton, Colorado.
"We're excited to be expanding into Littleton with our top-of-the-line products and excellent customer service. We'll continue our commitment to furthering the human-animal bond as well as our commitment to the health and wellbeing of animals in the community," says President and CEO Robert Hartzell.
Chuck & Don's is at the forefront of pet supply retailers offering brand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet foods and supplies for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, and reptiles. A unique shopping experience awaits customers and leashed pets alike with knowledgeable staff, extensive offerings, unique lines, locally sponsored events and clinics, and a variety of ways to save at all locations. Chuck & Don's supports its mission of enriching the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers.
With the continued growth of Chuck & Don's comes the continued commitment to giving back. In 2011, Chuck & Don's facilitated the donation of more than $13,000 and 2,000 pounds of pet food to animal-related causes in Colorado, making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates.
In 2012, Chuck & Don's will continue the same commitment to its long-standing tradition of partnering with animal rescue groups, shelters and nonprofits to support overall pet health and wellbeing with a special focus on spaying and neutering stray and owned animals.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and two locations in Colorado with several more set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet elebrates Thanksgiving by giving back.
Local pet supply retailer to donate pet food in honor of customers and their pets
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet, specialty pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, is giving back to its customers, their pets and the community with free coffee, donuts and pet food donations on Friday, November 25 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Grateful and Giving Back
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Friday, November 25, 2011
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Free to attend
No purchase required!
All Chuck & Don's locations
Pets of all kinds and their owners are welcome to take a break from their holiday shopping to enjoy some free treats as well as help hungry pets. For every person that stops in Friday morning between 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., Chuck & Don's will donate one pound of pet food to Second Harvest Heartland or Red Wing Area Food Shelf. If a person attends with their pet, Chuck & Don's will donate two pounds of pet food.
Last year, Second Harvest Heartland distributed more than 60 million pounds of food, some of it pet food, throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The Red Wing Area Food Shelf serves approximately 300 families a month in Red Wing and surrounding areas. Many families barely have enough to feed themselves, let alone their pets. Second Harvest and Red Wing Area Food Shelf work with community partners to ensure that families are able to provide for themselves and their furry friends.
Chuck & Don's will also launch its 7th annual Paw Prints campaign which runs from November 14 to December 31. Customers will have the opportunity to buy a $1 paw print which raises funds for Red Lakes Rosie's Rescue, Minnesota Humane Society and St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue. Last year, Chuck & Don's customers raised $36,320 and the pet food supplier matched 25 percent of the donations for a total of $45,400. The paw prints will be displayed in store windows for the holiday season.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and two locations in Denver, Colorado. Several additional stores are set to open in 2012. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com
About Second Harvest Heartland
Second Harvest Heartland was created when Second Harvest Greater Minneapolis and Second Harvest St. Paul joined on October 1, 2001. The merge of Minnesota's two largest food banks created the Upper Midwest's largest hunger relief organization. Second Harvest Heartland is a member of Feeding America, a national network of more than 200 food banks serving every state in the United States. Membership means access to millions of pounds of surplus food and grocery donations from manufacturers and producers throughout the country. For more information about Second Harvest Heartland visit http://2harvest.org
About Red Wing Area Food Shelf
The Red Wing Area Food Shelf serves the Red Wing area and several surrounding towns. The food shelf serves about 300 families a month with approximately 12 tons of food. For more information visit http://www.red-wing.org/redwingfoodshelf.html
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet celebrates Thanksgiving by giving back.
Pet supply retailer to donate pet food in honor of customers and their pets
(DENVER)— Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet, specialty pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, is giving back to its customers, their pets and the community with free coffee, donuts and pet food donations on Friday, November 25 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Grateful and Giving Back
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Friday, November 25, 2011
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Free to attend
No purchase required!
All Chuck & Don's locations
Pets of all kinds and their owners are welcome to take a break from their holiday shopping to enjoy some free treats as well as help hungry pets. For every person that stops in Friday morning between 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., Chuck & Don's will donate one pound of pet food to the Food Bank of the Rockies. If a shopper attends with their pet, Chuck & Don's will donate two pounds of pet food.
The Food Bank of the Rockies serves nearly 400,000 people who struggle to feed themselves. Many of these families have pets. Last year, the Food Bank of the Rockies distributed more than 36.4 million pounds of food, some of it pet food, throughout Denver, Northern Colorado, and Wyoming. The Food Bank of the Rockies works with community agencies to ensure that families are able to provide for themselves and their furry friends.
Chuck & Don's will also launch its 1st annual Paw Prints campaign which runs from November 14 to December 31 in Denver. Customers will have the opportunity to buy a $1 paw print which raises funds for the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley. Last year in Minnesota, Chuck & Don's customers raised $36,320 and the pet food supplier matched 25% of the donations for a total of $45,400. The paw prints will be displayed in store windows for the holiday season.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and two locations in Denver, Colorado. Two additional stores are set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com
About Food Bank of the Rockies
Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) was founded in 1978 and was known as the Colorado Food Clearing House. Operating from a 900-square-foot schoolroom in northwest Denver, the fledgling organization collected food from nearby Safeway stores and distributed it to one agency. Today, FBR has extended its reach across Northern Colorado and Wyoming, providing food supplies to more than 1100 hunger-relief programs. Since 1978, FBR has provided nearly 431 million pounds of food to our member agencies, which translates to more than 336 million meals for people in need. Last year, we distributed 39.4 million pounds of food, enough to provide 84,000 meals each day to children, seniors and families in need. FBR is a member of Feeding America. For more information about Food Bank of the Rockies visit http://www.foodbankrockies.org
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet celebrates Howl-ween with Northeast neighborhood.
Local pet supply retailer to raise funds for Beltrami Dog Park with tricks and treats
(MINNEAPOLIS) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet, specialty pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products, is hosting a Howl-ween party with the Northeast neighbors and their pets at its newest location on October 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Howl-ween Party
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free to attend
335 Central Avenue SE
Chuckanddons.com
Costumed cats, dolled-up dogs, and their owners will enjoy refreshments and appetizers from Kramarczuk's, Gingerhop, and Lunds. All donations from the event will go to the proposed Beltrami dog park.
Owners, "The Chuck" Anderson and President, Bob Hartzell, will be at the event to mix and mingle with the pets and their owners and take photos with their favorite costumes to be featured on Chuck & Don's Facebook page.
Other event activities include:
- A Trick-or-Treat bag filled with Chuck & Don's swag and goodies from local vendors for the first 50 guests
- 2-4-1 Chuck's Bucks® Special. For every $1 donation to the Beltrami Dog Park, guests will receive a $2 Chuck's Bucks®
- Drawings for $20 Chuck & Don's gift cards every half hour
- Pet photographer and chance to appear on Chuck & Don's social media sites and in the Barkin' Mews® newsletter
- Free ID tag printing
- Minneapolis Animal Care and Control will be selling pet licenses
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado. Three additional stores are set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://chuckanddons.com/
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet's Pins for Pets fundraiser raises more than $90,000.
Annual bowling event raises funds for Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program.
(MAHTOMEDI, MINN.) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products - raised $93,084 through online, in-store and day-of donations at the 4th annual Pins for Pets fundraiser that took place August 13 and 14, 2011. The Pins for Pets fundraiser is one of the leading animal-welfare fundraisers in the state and has raised more than $200,000 for spay and neuter programs over the past four years.
Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP) is the beneficiary of the donations for the second year. MN SNAP is a fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels that delivers low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. Chuck & Don's received MN SNAP's Angel Award in 2010 for its fundraising support.
"We are humbled by the generosity of Chuck & Don's shoppers, supporters, and family," says MN SNAP founder Dr. Kim Culbertson. "These funds will help spay and neuter more than 1,500 pets which is a big step to reducing pet overpopulation in Minnesota."
"Pins for Pets is our favorite event of the year," says Chuck & Don's founder Chuck Anderson. "Not only do we get to raise money for an incredible organization, but we also get to spend time with our shoppers and supporters."
Chuck & Don's always advocates responsible pet ownership and takes every opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Chuck & Don's holiday fundraiser, the Paw Print campaign which collects customer donations, launches November 14, 2011. The Paw Print campaign raises money for spay and neuter efforts in greater Minnesota as well. Chuck & Don's matches 25% of customer contributions.
Chuck & Don's will continue to advocate for furry four-legged friends in 2011 as an educational resource in stores with pet adoptions and advice from the animal-expert team members and online with the 'Ask Chuck' feature on the website and frequent blog updates.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 17 stores in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colo. with two more planned through the end of 2011. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit their website.
About Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program
The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and provides 100% of the funding and support for the first fully equipped mobile veterinary clinic of its kind in Minnesota. The MN SNAP mobile unit delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. MN SNAP can reach neighborhoods where cost, transportation, or the absence of veterinary services is an obstacle to obtaining animal health care and spay-neuter services.
For more information on the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program, go to the website: www.MNSNAP.org.
For more information or to set up an interview with one of Chuck & Don's animal experts, please contact Alexis Walsko (alexis@lolaredpr.com) or Becca Bijoch (becca@lolaredpr.com) with Lola Red PR at 612.333.1723.
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet announces four new Colorado locations.
Specialty Pet Food and Supply Retailer to Open Locations in Centennial, Littleton by End Of 2011
DENVER (August 31, 2011) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products - is opening four additional Colorado locations in Centennial, Littleton, Lakewood and Aurora. The Centennial store is set to open in late October at 2253 E. Briarwood Avenue, Suite 502. The Littleton location will open by December 2011 in Kipling Marketplace at 5055 S. Kipling Street. The Lakewood store located in Lochwood Square (1535 S. Kipling Parkway) and the Aurora store will open in the beginning of 2012. Chuck & Don's opened its first Denver location at 201 University Boulevard in January 2011 and has received a warm welcome from the Cherry Creek community.
"The success we've seen speaks to the growing relationship between Chuck & Don's and the citizens of Colorado," says President and CEO Robert Hartzell. "With the support of our shoppers and the community, we can make a positive impact on animal-related causes in the area."
Throughout 2011, Chuck & Don's showed the same commitment to its long-standing tradition of partnering with animal rescue groups, shelters and nonprofits to support overall pet health and wellbeing with a special focus on spay and neuter causes. The Cherry Creek Chuck & Don's location has participated or will participate in 16 local events, donated $5,408, volunteered 315 hours at pet-related events, and donated $625 in gift cards and 549 lbs of pet food to animal-related causes.
Chuck & Don's also supports local no-kill animal shelters and rescues by hosting in-store adoption events with The Front Range German Shepherd Group and Humane Society of the South Platte Valley.
With the continued growth of Chuck & Don's comes the continued commitment to community partnerships. Since the opening, The Cherry Creek Chuck & Don's team participated or contributed to the following events and organizations: the Furry Scurry, Taggin' Waggin', Pura Vida Pur-A-Thon, Pheasants Forever Annual Fundraiser, Rocky Mountain Dock Dogs, Lucky Mutt Strut, and more. The Cherry Creek location also raised $1,069 for the Pins for Pets fundraiser which were donated to Divine Feline Rocky Mountain Feral Cat Project. The Minnesota Pins for Pets fundraiser generated more than $90,000 for the Minnesota Spay and Neuter Assistance Program.
Chuck & Don's is at the forefront of pet supply retailers offering brand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet foods and supplies for cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, and aquatic creatures. A unique shopping experience awaits customers and leashed pets alike with knowledgeable staff, extensive offerings, unique lines, locally sponsored events and clinics, and a variety of ways to save at all locations. Chuck & Don's supports its mission of enriching the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado, a second opening in Centennial in October and a Littleton location set to open before the end of 2011. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit their website.
For more information or to set up an interview with the founder, please contact Alexis Walsko or Becca Bijoch with Lola Red PR at 612.333.1723.
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet announces winner of its first annual Happiest Pet Contest
Dolly-Parton-Loving, Flyball-Playing-Border Collie, TeeVee, Claims the Title with More Than 120 Votes
DENVER, (July 11, 2011) - After a month-long search for its happiest pet, Chuck & Don's - Minnesota-based pet food and supply retailer - has announced a winner. TeeVee, a Border Collie from Denver, Colorado was chosen by Facebook fans from more than 25 video submissions and will now reign as Chuck & Don's Happiest Pet for one year.
Throughout May, Chuck & Don's celebrated National Pet Month by asking fellow animal-lovers to submit creative videos showing what makes their pets happy. TeeVee was chosen by Chuck & Don's Facebook community and received more than 120 votes for his car-riding enthusiasm. The proud pup won a year's supply of Orijen pet food and a feature in Chuck & Don's newsletter, Barkin Mews®, a photo session with Paul Maynard and a feature on the Chuck & Don's Blog.
TeeVee, named for his antenna-like ears, was adopted from Western Border Collie Rescue when he was nine months old and has been making his owner, Aly Jabrocki, smile ever since. Always in the mood to play, he's known to start the day off by dropping a tennis ball on Aly's face. In TeeVee's world, a perfect day would include a road-trip to the dog park or to flyball practice. In the car he loves howling along to his favorite Dolly Parton songs.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado. Three additional stores are set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://chuckanddons.com
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet announces new Colorado location to open in September
Minnesota-based Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens Second Location in Centennial
DENVER, (July 11, 2011) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - Minnesota-based pet food and supply retailer - is opening its second Colorado location at 2253 E. Briarwood Avenue, Suite 502 in Centennial by the end of September 2011. This opening marks the second of four stores planned for 2011 in Colorado.
"The success we've seen speaks to the growing relationship between Chuck & Don's and the citizens of Denver," says President and CEO Robert Hartzell. "With the support of the Denver community, we can make a positive impact on animal-related causes in the area."
In 2011, Chuck & Don's plans to show the same commitment to its long-standing tradition of partnering with animal rescue groups, shelters and nonprofits to support overall pet health and wellbeing with a special focus on spay and neuter causes. Sponsorships and fundraisers have enabled Chuck & Don's to make a difference in Minnesota and now Chuck & Don's is looking to make a similar impact in Colorado, starting with The Front Range German Shepherd Group.
With the continued growth of Chuck & Don's comes the continued commitment to community partnerships. In 2010, Chuck & Don's facilitated the donation of more than $160,000 to animal-related causes, making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. In the past five months the Denver Chuck & Don's team participated or contributed to the following events and organizations: the Furry Scurry, Taggin' Waggin', Pura Vida Pur-A-Thon, Pheasants Forever Annual Fundraiser, Rocky Mountain Dock Dogs, Lucky Mutt Strut, and more.
Chuck & Don's is at the forefront of pet supply retailers offering brand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet foods and supplies for cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, and aquatic creatures. A unique shopping experience awaits customers and leashed pets alike with knowledgeable staff, extensive offerings, unique lines, locally sponsored events and clinics, and a variety of ways to save at all locations. Chuck & Don's supports its mission of enriching the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado, a second opening in Centennial in September and two more set to open before the end of 2011. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://chuckanddons.com
For more information or to set up an interview with the founder, please contact Alexis Walsko (alexis@lolaredpr.com) or Becca Bijoch (becca@lolaredpr.com) with Lola Red PR at 612-333-1723.
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet sets out to help spay/neuter 2,000 pets
Fourth Annual Bowling Fundraiser, Pins for Pets, raises money for Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program
MINNEAPOLIS, (July 1, 2011) - Approximately 90,000 homeless animals are euthanized each year in Minnesota due to over population. The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program works everyday to provide a fix. With the help of generous donors like Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet, MN SNAP delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals that belong to shelters, rescues and low-income families. MN SNAP plays an essential role in reducing pet overpopulation, which is part of Chuck & Don's mission of advocating for responsible pet ownership and why MN SNAP has been chosen as the benefiting organization for the annual fundraiser, Pins for Pets, for the second year in a row.
MN SNAP's fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels performs spay/neuter surgeries on 30-40 animals each day. MN SNAP asks pet-owners to pay a small fee, $40-$70 compared to an average of $200-$300 at a veterinary clinic, for each spay/neuter but will not restrict services for anyone who cannot afford it. It is through the support of organizations like Chuck & Don's that MN SNAP is able to provide these low-cost services to pets and families in need.
Pet-lovers and bowling enthusiasts alike can support MN SNAP and donate to the Pins for Pets event in the following ways:
Bowl for the Fix
Chuck & Don's has expanded the bowling event to two days this year on August 13 & 14 at Flaherty's Arden Bowl in Arden Hills. Individuals or teams can register to bowl at the First Giving website. Registration is $20 per person and includes two games of bowling, bowling shoes, a buffet lunch and chance to win a variety of prizes from a 52 inch flat screen TV, an iPad, and a chance to be on air with Katie K- 9 or Ian Punnett on myTalk107.1, to gift cards donated by local businesses. Bowlers must register online by Aug. 7, 2011. To read more about the events that will take place each day, visit the Pins for Pets.
Donate to the Cause
- In-Store: Pet-lovers can visit their local Chuck & Don's location to donate directly to Pins for Pets. Last year, the stores raised $45,535 and are looking to raise $65,000 in 2011.
- Online: Other pet supporters can donate to an existing team or start their own fundraising page on the First Giving website. Top online fundraisers will receive recognition on the Chuck & Don's website, the Pins for Pets website, the MN SNAP website and in the Chuck & Don's newsletter, Barkin' Mews®. Learn about the different ways to donate online here.
- Nail Trimming Clinics: Pet-owners can visit a Chuck & Don's location for nail trims and check out the MN SNAP RV. The $10 donation per pet will benefit Pins for Pets. See dates and times from Nail Trim Clinics here.
Last year, the Pins for Pets campaign raised $62,384, more than double 2009's donations, which helped fund the spaying or neutering of more than 1,200 animals through MN SNAP. This year's Pins for Pets goal is $100,000 which will fund spay/neuter surgeries for more than 2,000 pets.
For more information about the Pins for Pets event visit pinsforpets.org
About Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program
The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and provides 100% of the funding and support for the fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels. The MN SNAP mobile surgical unit delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. MN SNAP can reach neighborhoods where cost, transportation, or the absence of veterinary services is an obstacle to obtaining animal health care and spay-neuter services. For more information on the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program, visit MNSNAP.org.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are 17 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado. Three additional stores are set to open in Denver before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://chuckanddons.com
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Save the date: Chuck & Don's Pins For Pets…Bowl for the Fix Event August 13 & 14, 2011
Fourth Annual Bowling Fundraiser Will Raise Money for Minnesota Spay and Neuter Program (MNSNAP)
Minneapolis, (May 4, 2011) – Polish your bowling ball and lace up your shoes, Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet is bowling for the 'fix' at Flaherty's Arden Bowl on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14. The fourth annual event will raise funds for MNSNAP (Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program) which provides the first fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels that delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals which belong to shelters, rescues and low-income families.
Pins for Pets…Bowl for the Fix
August 13 & 14, 2011
1 p.m. check in, bowling at 3 p.m.
Flaherty's Arden Bowl
1273 County Road E, Arden Hills
www.pinsforpets.org
MNSNAP plays an essential role in reducing pet-overpopulation which is part of Chuck & Don's mission of advocating for responsible pet ownership. Pins for Pets raised more than $62,000 last year and was so successful, the event has been extended to two days.
Pet-lovers and bowling enthusiasts alike can be involved in the following ways:
Bowl
Individuals or teams can register to bowl at the First Giving website. Registration is $20 per person and includes two games of bowling, bowling shoes, a buffet lunch and chance to win gift cards and door prizes. Bowlers must register by Aug. 7, 2011.
Donate
- In-Store: Pet-lovers can visit their local Chuck & Don's location to donate directly to Pins for Pets. Last year, the stores raised $45,535 and are looking to raise $65,000 for 2011.
- Online: Other pet supporters can donate to an existing team or start their own fundraising page on the Pins for Pets website. Top online fundraisers will receive recognition on the Chuck & Don's website, the Pins for Pets website, the MN SNAP website and in the Chuck & Don's newsletter, as well as a trophy at the event each day for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
For more information about the Pins for Pets…Bowl for the Fix event visit www.pinsforpets.org
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are 16 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado. Two additional stores are set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com
About Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program
The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and provides 100% of the funding and support for the first fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels. The MNSNAP mobile unit delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. MNSNAP can reach neighborhoods where cost, transportation, or the absence of veterinary services is an obstacle to obtaining animal health care and spay-neuter services.
For more information on the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program, go to the website: www.MnSnap.org
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Channel your inner Vegas at Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet's 21st Anniversary Celebration
Popular Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens New Stores in Twin Cities, Denver Metro Areas
MINNEAPOLIS, (May 1, 2011) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - Minnesota-based pet food and supply retailer— will celebrate its 21st Anniversary May 19-22. This four day celebration will offer fun in-store events, special savings and treats for humans and their furry sidekicks. Additionally, Chuck & Don's will celebrate National Pet Month throughout the month of May with the search for Chuck & Don's Happiest Pet.
In keeping with the 21st Anniversary theme, blackjack tables will be set up in the stores from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (or 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) depending on individual store hours. Customers are welcome to play the store for a $5 Chuck Buck® during the anniversary celebration May 19, 20, 21 and 22. In addition to blackjack, all Minnesota stores will have additional in-store events as well as drawings for a $50 gift card from a local retailer (one per store). Customers can also enter to win one of three company-wide grand prizes of a $500, $250 or $100 Chuck & Don's gift card to be drawn on May 23. Friends of Chuck® should watch their mailboxes for a special anniversary weekend coupon of $15 off a $75 purchase in their spring newsletter.
"Chuck & Don's appreciates all of the support we have received from communities and customers alike," says President and CEO Robert Hartzell. "Our loyal customers have enabled us to grow and continue to serve the pet-loving community; this is our weekend to give back and have a lot of fun."
After 21 years of making pets happy, Chuck & Don's is looking for the happiest pet to celebrate National Pet Month, beginning May 1. Pet owners can submit videos of their pets doing whatever makes them happy, from playing with their favorite toy and cuddling on the couch, to eating a treat or going for a long walk with their owners. Creativity is encouraged and welcomed! The videos should be uploaded to the Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet Facebook page between May 1 and May 15. Chuck & Don's Facebook fans will then vote on their favorite video from May 16 to May 30. On May 31, the pet that received the most 'likes' will be announced as Chuck & Don's Happiest Pet. The winner will receive a year's supply of cat or dog food, be featured in the Chuck & Don's blog and newsletter, and appear in possible TV segments. Official rules and regulations can be found here.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 15 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado. Three additional stores are set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://chuckanddons.com
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet helps raise funds for canine unit
Local Pet Supply Retailer Is Sponsoring 1st Annual Pet Walk in Blaine
MINNEAPOLIS, (April 22, 2011) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - Minnesota-based pet food and supply retailer - is sponsoring Blaine Public Safety Association's First Annual Pet Walk. The 4K walk is to help raise funds for a second canine unit at the police department. Chuck & Don's is opening its 16th Minnesota location in Blaine on April XX at 4255 Pheasant Ridge Drive in The Village of Blaine Shopping Center.
Blaine Public Safety Association's First Annual Pet Walk
Lakeside Commons Park
Saturday, April 30, 2011
9 a.m. check in, 10 a.m. 4k walk
$25 for the first pet, $15 for the second pet
3020 Lakes Parkway NE
Blaine, MN
blainepsa.org
In addition to Blaine's furriest residents, the police department's current canine unit, K-9 Gunner and K-9 Major will be at the event. All participants will receive a t-shirt, bandana for their dog, and a gift bag which includes a coupon book. Visit the Chuck & Don's table for giveaways, a copy of the newsletter packed with rebates and coupons, and drawings for $50 and $75 gift card.
For more information about the Pet Walk visit blainepsa.org
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 15 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado. Three additional stores are set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://chuckanddons.com
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet announces growth, new locations
Popular Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens New Stores in Twin Cities, Denver Metro Areas
MINNEAPOLIS, (March 28, 2011) Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - Minnesota-based pet food and supply retailer - is opening two new Twin Cities metro locations and a second Denver, Colorado location over the next three months. These openings mark the continued expansion of Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet.
Blaine and Northeast Minneapolis will play host to Chuck & Don's two new Twin Cities Metro locations. Blaine is set to open by the end of April at 4255 Pheasant Ridge Drive and offers 4,500 square feet of retail and stock space in The Village of Blaine Shopping Center. Northeast Minneapolis will host Chuck & Don's first downtown store. This location, next to Lunds, will offer the same Chuck & Don's products in limited assortment, and a neighborhood experience for all Northeast residents as well as frequent city goers. Northeast Minneapolis will open by June 30th at 335 Central Avenue SE on the corner of 4th Street and Central Avenue, and offers 2,500 square feet for customers, both two and four-legged, to enjoy.
In January 2011, Chuck & Don's opened its first Denver location at 201 University Boulevard in the Cherry Creek Neighborhood. The Denver store opened with strong sales, confirming that Denverites love the brand as much as Minnesotans. The second store will open by July 1st at The Streets of SouthGlen, with two additional stores planned for 2011.
With the continued growth of Chuck & Don's comes the continued commitment to giving back. Last year, Chuck & Don's facilitated the donation of more than $160,000 to animal-related causes. In 2011, Chuck & Don's remains committed to its long-standing tradition of partnering with animal rescue groups, shelters and nonprofits to support overall pet health with a special focus on reducing pet overpopulation.
"For us, it's not only about growth and numbers, we want to make a positive impact on the communities in which we conduct business," says President and CEO Robert Hartzell.
At the forefront of pet supply retailers, Chuck & Don's offers brand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet foods and supplies for cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, and aquatic creatures. A unique shopping experience awaits customers and leashed pets alike with outstanding customer service, knowledgeable staff, extensive offerings, unique lines, locally sponsored events and clinics, and a variety of ways to save at all locations.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. There are more than 15 locations in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and one location in Denver, Colorado. Three additional stores are set to open before the end of the year. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com
For more information or to set up an interview with one of Chuck & Don's animal experts, please contact Alexis Walsko (alexis@lolaredpr.com) or Becca Bijoch (becca@lolaredpr.com) with Lola Red PR at 612.333.1723.
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet facilitates the donation of more than $160,000 to animal-related causes in 2010.
Pet Food and Supply Retailer Advocates Responsible Pet Ownership with Focus on Spay and Neuter.
(Minneapolis) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products - ends 2010 with donations totaling more than $160,000 for a variety of animal-related causes in Minnesota.
Chuck & Don's most recent fundraising effort was its annual Paw Prints campaign which took place during the 2010 holiday season. Through $1 Paw Print donations, shoppers at all Chuck & Don's locations raised $36,320 for the Feline Rescue and Red Lake Rosie's Rescue organizations. Chuck & Don's is matching 25% of the donations for a total of $45,400 which is being split evenly between the organizations, both of which aim to reduce the number of unwanted animals through spay and neuter efforts. Chuck & Don's also donated all proceeds from the sales of the book, "Dizzy the Mutt with the Propeller Butt" to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue which totaled $7,101. The book was written by local myTalk107.1 radio show host, Ian Punnett. Check presentations to both Feline Rescue and Red Lake Rosie's Rescue are scheduled for January 19 at 10 a.m. at the Chuck & Don's corporate office location.
Chuck & Don's always advocates responsible pet ownership and takes every opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners even at the individual store level, like the sponsorship of Henry the house dog at the Minnesota Veteran's Home-Minneapolis by the St. Paul - Highland Park team members.
Chuck & Don's also organizes another annual fundraising event, Pins for Pets, a bowling day for Minnesota pet lovers to get together, do a little bowling and, most importantly, generate funds for an animal-related cause. Many generous businesses and pet lovers raised $62,384, more than double 2009's donations, which will fund the spaying or neutering of more than 1,200 animals through the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MNSNAP).
MNSNAP is a fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels that delivers low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. The organization was so thankful for the bountiful donation that it awarded Chuck & Don's the Angel Award for 2010.
Chuck & Don's will continue to advocate for furry four-legged friends in 2011 as an educational resource both in stores, with pet adoptions and advice from the animal-expert team members, and online with the 'Ask Chuck' feature on the website and frequent blog updates.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 15 stores in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and a 16th location in Denver, Colo. will open in late January 2011. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Customers can sign up for a free "Friends of Chuck®" rewards program which includes the quarterly Barkin' Mews® newsletter (packed full of coupons), a rebate on purchases from the past quarter and many additional benefits. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://chuckanddons.com/
For more information or to set up an interview with one of Chuck & Don's animal experts, please contact Alexis Walsko (alexis@lolaredpr.com) or Becca Bijoch (becca@lolaredpr.com) with Lola Red PR at 612.333.1723.
About Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Project
The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and provides 100% of the funding and support for the first fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels. The MNSNAP mobile unit delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. MNSNAP can reach neighborhoods where cost, transportation, or the absence of veterinary services is an obstacle to obtaining animal health care and spay-neuter services.
For more information on the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program, go to the website: www.MnSnap.org.
About Feline Rescue
Feline Rescue, Inc. is a Minnesota based no-kill companion cat rescue organization. The founders established Feline Rescue in 1997 in Minneapolis, MN as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization as a 100% volunteer-based organization funded exclusively through donations and grants. Feline Rescue's mission is to provide safe shelter, veterinary care, and socialization for stray, abandoned or abused cats until permanent homes can be found. Feline Rescue provides rescue and relief to the homeless and endangered cats in the community through programs that offer shelter, foster, social and medical rehabilitation, feral cat colony management, spay/neuter subsidy, and community education.
About Red Lake Rosie's Rescue
FThe Red Lake Indian Reservation is located in north central Minnesota in portions of Clearwater and Beltrami Counties. Red Lake Rosie's (RLRR) has a permanent shelter on the western boundary of the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The shelter is located 18 miles from the nearest town amid an oak forest. The animals are picked up from garbage dumpsters, along highways, and are surrendered by their owners. The rescued animals are temporarily sheltered at Red Lake Rosie's and then transported to foster homes in the Twin Cities. RLRR is supported by a group of volunteers in the Twin Cities. They arrange transports for animals and supplies, help with fostering and placements for the animals, provide support at spay/neuter clinics, and fundraise. More than 1,000 animals have been rescued by Red Lake Rosie's in the past two years.
For more information or to set up an interview with the founder, please contact Alexis Walsko (alexis@lolaredpr.com) or Becca Bijoch (becca@lolaredpr.com) with Lola Red PR at 612.333.1723.
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Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet announces first Denver store
Minnesota-based Pet Food and Supply Retailer Opens First Denver Location on January 2011.
(DENVER) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - Minnesota-based pet food and supply retailer - will open its first Denver location in January 2011 at 201 University Boulevard, two blocks west of the Whole Foods Market, bringing Cherry Creek residents the exceptional customer service, wide variety of products, and community involvement that make Chuck & Don's so popular in Minnesota. This is the first of several locations planned for the Denver and Colorado market.
Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Frequent guests can sign up for the quarterly newsletter, Barkin' Mews, and be a "Friend of Chuck®" to receive quarterly coupons on pet food and supplies.
Part of Chuck & Don's community involvement is the long-standing tradition of partnering with animal rescue groups, shelters and nonprofits to support overall pet health and wellbeing with a special focus on spaying and neutering stray and owned animals. Chuck & Don's has chosen to partner with the Front Range German Shepherd Rescue - a small group of Denver dog lovers who volunteer their time and talents to help homeless pets find new families.
"I am excited to bring Chuck & Don's to the Denver area because I believe the Cherry Creek community and greater Denver metro will embrace our mission and holistic approach to pet care," says President and CEO Robert Hartzell.
From Mastiffs to Chihuahuas, Chuck & Don's offers brand name, specialty, and hard-to-find pet foods to satisfy any hungry canine. Chuck & Don's also carries food and supplies for cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, and aquatic creatures.
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 15 stores in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and a 16th location in Denver, Colo. which opens in January 2011. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Frequent guests can sign up for the quarterly newsletter, Barkin' Mews, and be a "Friend of Chuck®" to receive quarterly coupons on pet food and supplies. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com
For more information or to set up an interview with the founder, please contact Alexis Walsko (alexis@lolaredpr.com) or Becca Bijoch (becca@lolaredpr.com) with Lola Red PR at 612.333.1723.
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Chuck & Don's sponsors two events at the City of Lakes on February 5 & 6, 2011!
Unique Events Combines Man's Best Friend With A Favorite Minnesota Winter Pastime
(Minneapolis) - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet - local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products -is sponsoring the world's largest 7K skijoring event on Feb. 5, 2011. In addition, Chuck & Don's is also sponsoring the new one dog National Championship 14K race on Feb. 6, 2011 as part of the two-day National Championships. Both sponsored events are in conjunction with the City of Lakes Loppet weekend.
The two-day National Championships includes both the Chuck & Don's 7K and the new individual start 14K race at Theodore Wirth Park on Sunday. There are three National Championships categories. First, the best two-dog teams in the 7K will be crowned the two-dog national champions (awards for the National Championship categories will be on Sunday). Second, the best one-dog team on Sunday will be the National Champions in the one-dog competition. Third, the best overall teams for the two-day competition will be the overall national champions. The overall best teams are determined by adding each team's times together for the Chuck & Don's 7K and the 14K on Sunday. Online registration for both events ends Feb.2.
Skijoring is a rapidly growing sport that combines dog sledding with cross-country skiing. A dog, of nearly any breed and size, is outfitted with a pulling harness and is attached to a skier with a specialized belt and towline. The pairs will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights with competitors from across North America.
A full list of rules and regulations is available on the City of Lakes Loppet website.
The animal-experts at Chuck & Don's have a few tips to prepare your pooch for the big race:
- Make a few practice runs - even if your dog is athletic, he/she will need to get accustomed to the gear and race style
- Get the proper gear - Chuck & Don's has skijoring equipment at their Roseville, Minneapolis-Calhoun, and St. Paul-Highland Park locations
- Respect other pets and their owners - this means cleaning up after your pet, keeping them on a short leash with the proper ID, and being respectful to the other dogs
- Have fun - this is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a unique way with your best friend
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 15 stores in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and a 16th location in Denver, Colo. which opens in January 2011. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Frequent guests can sign up for the quarterly newsletter, Barkin' Mews, and be a "Friend of Chuck®" to receive quarterly coupons on pet food and supplies. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com
For more information or to set up an interview with the founder, please contact Alexis Walsko (alexis@lolaredpr.com) or Becca Bijoch (becca@lolaredpr.com) with Lola Red PR at 612.333.1723.
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Lola Red PR partners with Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Minnesota's Favorite Local Supplier for Everything Animal Announces Lola Red PR as their
new Public Relations Agency of Record.
(Minneapolis) - Minnesota-based pet food outlet Chuck & Don's is partnering with Lola Red PR. Chuck & Don's has been supplying Minnesota pet lovers with food and supplies since 1990 and currently has 15 locations.
Chuck & Don's strives to offer the best quality on pet food and supplies and delivers exceptional customer service advocating responsible pet ownership. Chuck & Don's contributes funding and hands-on involvement to a variety of pet-related causes, with a special focus on spaying and neutering stray and owned animals. Chuck & Don's has hosted more than 100 pet adoptions and facilitated placement of over 600 animals into excellent homes over the last 7 years.
"Chuck & Don's is excited to work with the dog lovers at Lola Red PR to raise awareness of our mission and events," says Chuck & Don's Founder and C. F. O., Chuck Anderson.
"I am thrilled to work with Chuck & Don's," says Alexis Walsko, president and founder of Lola Red PR. "My Chihuahua Lily and I have been loyal customers for years."
About Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet was founded by Charles "Chuck" Anderson and Don Tauer who met through their involvement in owning, training and showing German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Schipperkes, Border Collies and mixed breeds. The first location opened in Eagan, Minn. in 1990 with the mission to be the local destination pet supply store with excellent customer service and a wide selection of products. Today, there are 15 stores in the in the metro and outlying areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Chuck & Don's mission is to enrich the lives of pets by providing the best products, service, and education for its customers. Chuck & Don's advocates responsible pet ownership and commits to meaningful corporate citizenship that makes a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. Frequent guests can sign up for the quarterly newsletter, Barkin' Mews, and be a "Friend of Chuck®" to receive quarterly coupons on pet food and supplies. For more information about Chuck & Don's visit http://www.chuckanddons.com
About Lola Red PR
Lola Red PR was founded in 2001 by Alexis Walsko; it is a small and mighty team that informs the media and public about buzz-worthy products, services, ideas, and people. Clients include local and national businesses as well as nonprofit organizations. Lola Red PR is on the Women's Wear Daily (WWD) of New York's "It List" of public relations firms. Located in a funky, urban space in the warehouse district of Minneapolis, the company is known for keeping its pulse on the latest trends and concepts. Head to www.lolaredpr.com for more information.
For details, please contact Alexis Walsko (alexis@lolaredpr.com) or Becca Bijoch (becca@lolaredpr.com) with Lola Red PR at 612-333-1723.
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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). See a page with a printer-friendly version of this press release.
PINS FOR PETS... bowl for the fix - Sunday, August 15
May 24, 2010; Mahtomedi, MN - Pet overpopulation is growing problem that spay or neutering pets can help eliminate. The Pins For Pets…bowl for the fix event was created to help raise money to help end pet overpopulation. The 2010 Pins For Pets recipient is the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP).
Which means every bowler, non-bowler, and animal lover should plan to bowl, or sponsor someone in the Pins For Pets fundraiser on Sunday, August 15th at Flaherty's Arden Bowl in Arden Hills, 1273 West County Road E at North Snelling in Arden Hills. The festivities start with a 2:30 check-in and bowling begins at 3:00pm.
To register: Just go to www.PinsForPets.org and click on the registration page. There is a $20 registration fee for each person who is participating, which covers the cost of bowling, shoe rental, and dinner (the registration fee does not apply towards pledges).
By supporting Pins For Pets and the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP), all of us can help reduce the number of animals entering shelters, and that is essential to ending pet overpopulation.
The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and provides 100% of the funding and support for the first fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels. The MN SNAP mobile unit delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. MN SNAP can reach neighborhoods where cost, transportation, or the absence of veterinary services is an obstacle to obtaining animal health care and spay-neuter services.
For more information on the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program, go to their website: www.MnSnap.org.
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Making Pets Happy is Not Just a Saying, but a Fact at Chuck & Don's!
May 3, 2010; Mahtomedi, MN - Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet celebrates their 20th Anniversary May 20 - 23, 2010 and everyone is invited to join in the festivities.
What began as a love of raising animals, and a boarding kennel and obedience school evolved into the first Chuck & Don's. When the first Chuck & Don's store opened in Eagan in 1990, no one in the organization could have anticipated the fantastic response they would receive from pet owners. Now, 20 years later, Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet has grown to 15 Minnesota locations.
Founder and Chief Financial Officer Chuck Anderson said, "After 20 years of service to our customers, we remain committed to offering the best selection of premium pet foods and supplies along with outstanding customer service".
Over the past 20 years, a lot has changed, but our dedication to extraordinary customer service and pet's health and happiness remain our most important goals," said Bob Hartzell, President of Chuck & Don's.
To celebrate their 20th Anniversary, Chuck & Don's has planned lots of fun festivities and surprises. Be the first to 'Find Chuck' Anderson who will be visiting all 15 stores over the 4-day celebration (May 20-23) and win a limited edition $20 Chuck's Buck. BONUS: If you're wearing a 'Friends of Chuck' button when you find Chuck, receive two $20 Chuck's Bucks!
To join in, stop by any Chuck & Don's store on May 20–23. There will be prize-drawings for a two-night stay at the Wisconsin Dells' Great Wolf Lodge, or a pair of Minnesota Twins tickets or a $20 Chuck & Don's gift card per month for one year. These are just a few of the events happening, please visit their website ChuckandDons.com for information about what is happing at your local Chuck & Don's store.
As a Minnesota-based company, Chuck & Don's also believes in the importance of investing in the communities they serve to help improve the quality of life for pets and their owners. In just the past year Chuck & Don's and Chuck & Don's customers have contributed over 14% of the company income back into the communities it serves.
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Chuck & Don’s partners with MnPaw and the Twins to collect pet food for Second Harvest Heartland.
September 14, 2009; Mahtomedi, MN - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, along with the Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare (MnPaw), and the Minnesota Twins joined forces to collect donations of pet food, which was given to Second Harvest Heartland. Unopened pet food donations were accepted at all 15 Chuck & Don’s stores and also at the Twins game on Sunday, September 13, 2009.
A total of over 6,500 items of dog and cat food, plus $975 in cash donations were collected and delivered to Second Harvest Heartland. The dog and cat food collected will help families in need feed their pets. Chuck Anderson, founder and Chief Financial Officer of Chuck & Don’s even got to throw out the first pitch!
For more information on the Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare (MnPaw), go to: MnPaw.org.
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Chuck Anderson throwing out the first pitch.
CAPTION: Chuck Anderson, founder and Chief Financial Officer throws out the first pitch at the Twins game on Sunday, September 13.
Marilou Chanrasmi with a dog in front of the Chuck & Don’s tent.
CAPTION: Pet Haven’s President representing MnPaw, Marilou Chanrasmi with a very cute dog (who is available for adoption) in front of the Chuck & Don’s tent on the Metrodome Plaza.
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Pins For Pets... bowl for the fix Raises Money To Help End Pet Overpopulation
August 10, 2009; Mahtomedi, MN - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, Katie K9 and Ian Punnett from FM107.1, Jerry the Dog, and a host of pet-loving bowlers joined forces on Sunday, August 9, 2009 to have fun and raise money for a great cause – ending pet overpopulation.
Thanks to the outstanding participation, the 2009 Pins For Pets...bowl for the fix event raised $34,000.
All the money raised by The Pins For Pets…bowl for the fix event was donated to the Minnesota Spay/Neuter Project (MNSP). By supporting programs such as MNSP, all of us can help reduce the number of animals entering shelters, and that is essential to ending pet overpopulation.
The Minnesota Spay/Neuter Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their mission focuses on serving low-income community residents. Pet overpopulation is more rampant in low-income neighborhoods often because residents lack access to veterinary clinics and the financial resources needed to have their pets sterilized. Services provided by MNSP for pets of qualifying pet owners include low cost sterilization, microchipping, and vaccinations against distemper and rabies. For more information on the Minnesota Spay/Neuter Project, go to their website: MNSpayNeuter.org.
To see photos from the Pins For Pets bowl for the fix and learn more how you can help, go to: PinsForPets.org
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Chuck & Don’s President Christens White Bear Lake Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing at Governor’s Fishing Opener
May 9, 2009; White Bear Lake, MN - Former Twins pitcher Jack Morris, along with the Mayors of White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, and Dellwood, joined Chuck & Don’s President Bob Hartzell, and several others helped in christening the White Bear Lake Chapter’s Let’s Go Fishing pontoon boat on May 9th, 2009.
The boat’s first fishing cruise included veterans from the White Bear Lake VFW, including those who served in WWII through the Iraq War.
Let’s Go Fishing is a non-profit organization with chapters statewide that provides free fishing and boating excursions for seniors, hospice patients, and veterans, so they can enjoy our state’s beautiful lakes and the outdoor experience.
The newly formed White Bear Lake Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing is the first in the Twin Cities area and offers morning, afternoon, and evening trips. Call 651-278-8262 to learn more about the volunteer opportunities or to schedule a fishing trip. Visit their website at www.LGFWS.com.
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: Former Twins pitcher Jack Morris does the christening honors as Chuck & Don’s President Bob Hartzell and the Mayors from Dellwood, Mahtomedi, and White Bear Lake look on.
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Chuck & Don’s Provides Bottle Feeding Supplies for Newborn Kittens and Puppies
April 20, 2009; Mahtomedi, MN - Rescued Pets are Wonderful in Anoka, unexpectedly received 22 kittens and 11 puppies that were so young they all required bottle-feeding. The first kittens arrived in late May and the puppies were born in early June.
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet donated a 10-pound supply of KMR (kitten milk replacement) and feeding bottles to help the cause. Thanks to everyone’s effort, all the kittens and puppies will continue to do well and when old enough, hopefully they will all find forever homes and live long, happy lives.
If you’d like to help the Rescued Pets are Wonderful group, you can donate, volunteer, or adopt, by contacting: www.RPAW.org or call 763-757-8204.
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Chuck & Don’s President Helps Organize White Bear Lake Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing
April 2, 2009; Mahtomedi, MN - Minnesota has over 10,000 lakes, so it’s no surprise that so many people here love to fish, including those of us at Chuck & Don’s. In fact Bob Hartzell, President of Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, is one of the founding members of the White Bear Lake Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing.
Let’s Go Fishing is a non-profit organization with chapters statewide that provides free fishing and boating excursions for seniors, hospice patients, and veterans, so they can enjoy our state’s beautiful lakes and the outdoor experience. Thanks to their dedicated volunteers and generous donors, Let’s Go Fishing has served over 15,000 Minnesotans since their inception in 2002.
The White Bear Lake Let’s Go Fishing chapter will offer morning, afternoon, and evening trips. If you’re 18 years or older and you’d like to become part of this great organization, the chapter offers a short training session for captain or first mate volunteers. Call 651-278-8262 to learn more about the volunteer opportunities.
You can also add your support by making a donation. Financial contributions can be sent to: White Bear Lake Let’s Go Fishing, P.O. Box 10654, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Let’s Go Fishing is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Be assured your generosity will be greatly appreciated and will allow continued expansion of the White Bear Lake Let’s Go Fishing programs.
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Chuck & Don’s Donates over $8,900 to the Ronald McDonald House
March 15, 2009; Mahtomedi, MN - Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet customers may recall that during 2008 Chuck & Don’s sponsored Jerry the Dog, housedog at the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities. Jerry is a cute, easy-going two-year-old Labradoodle who works with the children staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
In November 2008, Chuck & Don’s began selling plush Jerry toys and EVERY dollar collected was donated to the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities. Thanks to our customers, over $8,917 was collected in plush Jerry sales.
The Ronald McDonald House staff is absolutely delighted with the donations and the money will be put to good use. The staff, patients, families, and Jerry at the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities want to thank everyone who purchased a plush Jerry toy and made this donation possible. Chuck & Don’s will continue to sponsor Jerry the Dog during 2009!
CAPTION: Chuck Anderson, founder of Chuck & Don’s, hands Josh Williams, Communications Manager at the Ronald McDonald House, a bundle of cash donations collected from plush Jerry toys offered at Chuck & Don’s stores during the 2008 holiday season. The grand total collected was $8,917!
Also looking on, Dana Andresen, Chuck & Don’s Director of Operations, Bob Hartzell, President of Chuck & Don’s, and Jerry the Dog.
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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.
