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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