Once again, Purina and Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (UCBC) are teaming up to help make it fun and easy for people to support local pet welfare organizations. Pet lovers can take part in the eighth-annual ‘Raise a Pint for Pets’ campaign simply by making a purchase at a local retailer. Purina will donate $5 to the Coalition for Pet Progress, up to $25,000, for every specially-marked 15-pack of UCBC Urban Underdog consumers purchase May 1st through June 30th.*
UCBC and Purina will get the campaign momentum going with a ‘Raise a Pint for Pets’ Kickoff Party Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at UCBC’s Biergarten at its Midtown location. While dogs are always welcome in the Biergarten, they’ll be VIP guests on Saturday. Purina will be there with treats and giveaways for pets, and Gateway Pet Guardians will be onsite from 4 – 6 p.m. with adoptable dogs and information about their community services. UCBC will serve up plenty of Underdog Lager beer specials for attendees with their dogs, food and live music plus the St. Louis City SC game on the big screen at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit UrbanChestnut.com/Events.
The Coalition for Pet Progress is a group of 35 St. Louis-area pet welfare organizations dedicated to ensuring pets and their guardians have access to care and resources needed for happy, healthy lives. Members include:
Animal House Cat Adoption Center
APA of Missouri
BARC STL
Belleville Area Humane Society
Bi-State Pet Food Pantry
Bond County Humane Society
CARE STL
Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic
Champs Assistance Dogs
Clare’s House
Clowder House Foundation
Even Chance Pitbull Rescue
Five Acres Animal Shelter
Full Circle MO Feral
Franklin County Humane Society
Gateway Pet Guardians
Helping Strays of Monroe County
Harter’s Hospice & Puppy Rescue
Madison County Animal Care & Control
Pet Peace of Mind, Mercy Hospital
Metro Animal Resource Services
Metro East Humane Society
MO Alliance for Animal Legislation
Needy Paws Rescue
Pacific TNR
PAPIN
Partners for Pets
Pet’s Second Chance
Open Door Animal Sanctuary
Operation Spot
St. Louis County SAVE
St. Charles County Humane Services
St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach
Tenth Life Cat Rescue
The Feral Companion
“We are proud to keep supporting the many strong and passionate animal welfare organizations across this pet-loving region,” said Kim Beardslee, Director of Community Affairs at Purina. “Continuing our partnership with Urban Chestnut for our annual ‘Raise a Pint for Pets’ campaign gives everyone a fun way to support animal shelters. Helping pets doesn’t get much easier than picking up a pack of a great local beer.”
Since they first teamed up to support local pet welfare efforts in 2017, Purina and UCBC have raised more than $300,000 for local animal shelters through the annual ‘Raise a Pint for Pets’ campaign.
“We’re thrilled to keep the partnership going and offer people an opportunity to help pets that’s as easy as having a beer,” said Dave Wolfe, co-owner and co-founder of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. “As a local brewery based here in the region alongside one of the world’s largest pet care companies, it’s been fun to find a way to come together to help made a difference through our love for beer and pets.”
For more information about the beer and ‘Raise a Pint for Pets’ Kickoff Party, visit urbanchestnut.com. Considering a shelter pet? Visit Petfinder.com to start your search.
* From 5/1/24 - 6/30/24, Purina will donate $5.00 to The Coalition for Pet Progress for each specially-marked 15-pack of Urban Underdog American Lager sold at retailers in Missouri, up to $25,000. Valid in MO only. Void where prohibited. For more information about the coalition for Pet Progress, please visit https://www.coalitionforpetprogress.org/.
About Purina
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering scientifically based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures some of the world's most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more than 11,000 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and litter brands that feed 46 million dogs and 68 million cats every year. More than 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality and nutrition.
Purina promotes responsible pet care through our scientific research, our products, and our support for pet-related organizations. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive.
Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health, and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com or subscribe here to get the latest Purina news.
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