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Nylabone Turns 70 and Celebrates by Promoting Dog Adoptions and Helping Homeless Dogs Find Loving Homes
Year-long Celebration Kicks-off with CHEWS for Good™ Campaign On February 14th! NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nylabone®, an iconic brand in the
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nYear-long Celebration Kicks-off with CHEWS for Good™ Campaign On February 14th!\n\n\n NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNylabone®, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is celebrating its 70th birthday in 2025 with a year-long campaign dedicated to its heartfelt mission; helping dogs find and stay in loving homes. As part of this milestone celebration, Nylabone is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society® to support pet adoptions by providing chew toys that promote healthy chewing habits, reduce anxiety, and increase a dog’s chances of being adopted.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250212353089/en/Nylabone Turns 70 and Celebrates by Promoting Dog Adoptions and Helping Homeless Dogs Find Loving Homes (Graphic: Business Wire)\nTo kick off the celebration, Nylabone is launching the CHEWS for Good™ buy a Nylabone, give a Nylabone initiative. From February 14, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for every Nylabone product purchased, the company will donate an equal number of Nylabone toys to dogs in Best Friends Animal Society-affiliated shelters and rescues–up to a total of 25,000 toys.\n\n\n“As we celebrate 70 years of making a difference for dogs and their families, we’re proud to continue our mission of improving the lives of homeless dogs,” said Glen S. Axelrod, President and CEO of Nylabone Products. “According to Best Friends Animal Society, 2.5 million dogs entered U.S. shelters in 2023, and 457,000 dogs were surrendered. A 2021 analysis revealed that roughly 11% of dogs surrendered were due to either personality or minor behavior issues, such as destructive chewing. By providing chew toys that reduce anxiety and encourage calm, adoptable behavior, we are helping more dogs find and stay in loving homes.”\n\n\nHow Pet Parents Can Participate\n\n\nPet parents can join the CHEWS for Good™ campaign by purchasing a Nylabone product and uploading their receipt to a dedicated landing page, www.nylabonecares.com, for a chance to win exciting prizes, including gift cards and a grand prize. Entries can also be submitted by mail. Complete contest rules and details can be found at www.nylabonecares.com.\n\n\nPartnering with Best Friends Animal Society\n\n\nTo ensure that all donations reach the shelters an...