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Last day for Chewy deal: Get $30 eGift Card with $100+ order

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Chewy has one of its biggest sales going on right now! Spend $100+ on an order and get a $30 eGift card. Use promo code SUMMER to get the deal. Excludes Rx. There are some other restrictions. We learned that it takes up to 48 hours to fully process the gift card. You'll see it in your order confirmation, but if you click on that right away it might say the gift card is unavailable. Wait a couple … [Read more...] about Last day for Chewy deal: Get $30 eGift Card with $100+ order

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Dog Day at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham July 18

Grace Lutheran Church, at 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Dog Day on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. This is a completely free open house style event. Dog owners, or those interested in meeting dogs available for adoption, are invited! No reservations are required. Various businesses will have tables set up to share resources and information about what they … [Read more...] about Dog Day at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham July 18

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Chewy: Buy 3 pet toys and get 1 free

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Your dog or cat really needs more toys for the summer, right? If so (and it is so) check out Chewy.com right now. They've got a buy 3 and get 1 free sale going on for the Frisco Summer Collection. Mix and match, of course. Because your pet needs variety for their chewing, pulling and batting enjoyment. (Or replacements when they destroy one.) A few of the toys! … [Read more...] about Chewy: Buy 3 pet toys and get 1 free

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The Great Pup Meet Up at Dix Park on May 23

Dorothea Dix Park is hosting The Great Pup Meet Up on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at The Big Field, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address for the Big Field is 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Great Pup Meet Up is a free event. Grab your pup and enjoy this tail-wagging community event in partnership with RPD's North Community Engagement Unit and Raleigh Animal Control! This … [Read more...] about The Great Pup Meet Up at Dix Park on May 23

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Target celebrates National Pet Month with free dog or cat kit giveaway on May 16

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Target is celebrating National Pet Month with a FREE Dog or Cat Giveaway Kit at participating locations — from noon to 4 p.m. Limit one bag per customer, while supplies last. The bags will feature food samples from brands like Purina and Sheba. During the event, you can also score 20% OFF many pet-care items in-store. The giveaway is available at most … [Read more...] about Target celebrates National Pet Month with free dog or cat kit giveaway on May 16

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Order your pets’ medications on Chewy and get 20% off your first order

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If your pet regular takes medications, even heartworm/flea/tick preventatives, you can probably save some money by ordering from Chewy.com. Right now there's a promo code to get $20 off your first Chewy Pharmacy order of $49+. (And if your pet does need medication, you know how expensive it can be!) Use promo code RXSPRING20. This promo code is good only through May 3, 2026. Alternately, you … [Read more...] about Order your pets’ medications on Chewy and get 20% off your first order

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Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more, on April 26

Unleashed's Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. Parking is also free. It takes place Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 12 to 6 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Many rescue groups will be there, along with lots of vendors. This event raises money for animals in … [Read more...] about Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more, on April 26

Easter egg hunts for dogs at Petco Apr. 4

The Easter Bunny will be visiting Petco stores on March 28 and 29, 2026, from 2o to 4 p.m. Bring your pet in for a FREE photo with the Easter Bunny! Call your closest Petco store to make sure that they're participating. Find your closest store here. Then, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, starting at 2 p.m., bring your pup through the store to find a hidden egg and score a treat! While supplies … [Read more...] about Easter egg hunts for dogs at Petco Apr. 4

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