#TheNewSpuds

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Hi, I’m Spuds MacKenzie!

But not the Spuds you might remember. I’m a rescued dog who is grateful for being given a loving home. When I left the shelter, I was happy, excited, and thankful, but I was also heartbroken because I left behind so many friends who needed help. So I decided to go on a rescue mission to help dogs all over the world!

(I will continue telling my story shortly, please stay posted!)

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According to @olddoghaven, senior dogs end up in a shelter for different reasons, most have nothing to do with their behavior or temperament. They usually lose their homes for the following reasons: death of an owner, a move, economic hardships, a divorce, children are born, dogs are removed from homes because of neglect and/or abuse, etc. These dogs also need loving homes and they are thankful companions!

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“You can still enter the Spuds Rescue Contest until Friday, August 2nd, 11:59 p.m. CST, through Sidewalk Dog’s website to join my rescue mission and be the face of my new pet food brand!” - Spuds MacKenzie  

Contest link: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/spuds-mackenzie-rescue-dog-contest/ 

Nine finalists will receive a cash donation to their adopted dog’s rescue or shelter, the first 500 entrants to provide their mailing addresses will receive a free 8 oz. jar of our Anti-Anxiety & Calming Treats, and one winner from each of the three categories will get featured on our packaging!

 The following are some of the contestants:

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“These are some of the dogs that have already entered the Spuds Rescue Contest; you can still enter through August 2nd, 11:59 p.m. CST, through Sidewalk Dog’s website to join my rescue mission and be the face of my new pet food brand!” - Spuds MacKenzie

Nine finalists will receive a cash donation to their adopted dog’s rescue or shelter, the first 500 entrants to provide their mailing addresses will receive a free 8 oz. jar of our Anti-Anxiety & Calming Treats, and one winner from each of the three categories will get on our packaging!

Contest link: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/spuds-mackenzie-rescue-dog-contest/

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“These are some of the dogs that have already entered the Spuds Rescue Contest; you can still enter through August 2nd, 11:59 p.m. CST, through Sidewalk Dog’s website to join my rescue mission and be the face of my new pet food brand!” - Spuds MacKenzie 

Nine finalists will receive a cash donation to their adopted dog’s rescue or shelter, the first 500 entrants to provide their mailing addresses will receive a free 8 oz. jar of our Anti-Anxiety & Calming Treats, and one winner from each of the three categories will get on our packaging!

Contest link: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/spuds-mackenzie-rescue-dog-contest/

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“These are some of the dogs that have already entered the Spuds Rescue Contest; you can still enter through August 2nd, 11:59 p.m. CST, through Sidewalk Dog’s website to join my rescue mission and be the face of my new pet food brand!” - Spuds MacKenzie

Nine finalists will receive a cash donation to their adopted dog’s rescue or shelter, the first 500 entrants to provide their mailing addresses will receive a free 8 oz. jar of our Anti-Anxiety & Calming Treats, and one winner from each of the three categories will get on our packaging!

Contest link: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/spuds-mackenzie-rescue-dog-contest/

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“These are some of the dogs that have already entered the Spuds Rescue Contest; you can still enter through August 2nd, 11:59 p.m. CST, through Sidewalk Dog’s website to join my rescue mission and be the face of my new pet food brand!” - Spuds MacKenzie

Nine finalists will receive a cash donation to their adopted dog’s rescue or shelter, the first 500 entrants to provide their mailing addresses will receive a free 8 oz. jar of our Anti-Anxiety & Calming Treats, and one winner from each of the three categories will get on our packaging!

Contest link: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/spuds-mackenzie-rescue-dog-contest/

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“These are some of the dogs that have already entered the Spuds Rescue Contest; you can still enter through August 2nd, 11:59 p.m. CST, through Sidewalk Dog’s website to join my rescue mission and be the face of my new pet food brand!” - Spuds MacKenzie 

Nine finalists will receive a cash donation to their adopted dog’s rescue or shelter, the first 500 entrants to provide their mailing addresses will receive a free 8 oz. jar of our Anti-Anxiety & Calming Treats, and one winner from each of the three categories will get on our packaging!

Contest link: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/spuds-mackenzie-rescue-dog-contest/

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Calling all adopted dogs! Enter your pup in the Spuds MacKenzie Rescue Dog Contest and he or she could be the face of a new pet food brand! 

Spuds MacKenzie, the Ultimate Health Mutt, is launching a brand-new line of doggo food ‘n treats and searching for THREE rescue or shelter dogs who’ve found their forever homes to be featured on its food packaging for its puppy, adult, and senior lines! 

In addition to the three winners, NINE FINALISTS will receive a donation to their adopted dog’s rescue or shelter, and the FIRST 500 ENTRANTS to provide their mailing address will receive a free 8 oz. jar of Spuds MacKenzie Anti-Anxiety & Calming Treats ($20 value). Also, they're bacon-flavored.😋

Contest link: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/spuds-mackenzie-rescue-dog-contest/

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“Just a friendly reminder that Sidewalk Dog will start the Spuds MacKenzie Rescue Dog Contest through their website tomorrow. Other rescue dogs will have the opportunity to join me on my rescue mission and be featured on our packaging, get free product, and win money for their shelter. Check back with us on Tuesday and we’ll give you the link!” - Spuds MacKenzie

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“I mentioned in earlier posts that I was collaborating with Sidewalk Dog, but I also wanted to add that they are located in four major cities: Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, and Seattle. We will be working together in these communities and more to help my four-legged friends.” - Spuds MacKenzie

Stay tuned on our website for updates on all of these exciting projects! https://spudsmackenzie.com

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“Everyone wants a puppy, but let’s also remember my senior furry friends. According to the @nokilladvocacy, the senior pet is the fastest growing segment of the pet population. Many senior dogs lost their loving homes and found themselves at a shelter. Just like younger pups, they make loyal and loving companions and will show you every day how much they appreciate you!” - Spuds MacKenzie

Please visit the No Kill Advocacy Center’s website and learn more about their amazing mission: https://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/

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“I will be holding the ‘Spuds MacKenzie Rescue Dog Contest’ with Sidewalk Dog to find three dogs to join me on my rescue mission and become fellow Rescue Officers. Entries are being accepted from Tuesday, July 23rd through July 30th. Your adopted dog will have the opportunity to join me on my rescue mission to help pooches waiting in shelters for their forever homes! The winners will be featured on our packaging, will get free product, and will win cash for their shelter! Make sure to check back soon to enter your dog.” - Spuds MacKenzie, Chief Rescue Officer

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Spuds MacKenzie is dedicated to raising awareness about shelter adoption, decreasing the growing population of shelter dogs and improving the lives of dogs.  We will be donating a portion of all of our sales to our partner shelters and organizations. Are you interested in collaborating with us? Please visit this link, fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch! https://spudsmackenzie.com/pages/shelter

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Another Rescue Partner of ours is the Anti Cruelty Society: @helpushelptheinnocent . They were founded in 1899 and are Chicago’s oldest and largest private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society. With a mission of building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people, they help over 50,000 animals and humans every year through adoption, charity veterinary clinics, low or no-cost spay/neuter clinics, cruelty investigations and rescues, humane education, community outreach, a free behavior helpline, dog training classes, S.A.F.E. (short-term accommodations for emergencies), and the Dog Rehabilitation Center. 

The Anti-Cruelty Society is committed to helping people and their pets by providing an open door to compassion, and that’s why we are a proud sponsor of the Sidewalk Dog Dog-Friendly Summer Pass program that is raising money for this incredible organization!  Check out the Summer Pass here: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/shop/chicago-dog-friendly-treat-pass/ 

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One of our current Rescue Partners is Sidewalk Dog, who is a cause-based company with the mission of promoting thriving relationships between dogs, their people, and the community they share. Just like Spuds MacKenzie, connecting rescue pups to their forever homes is central to their purpose-driven work. They support rescues, shelters, and other nonprofits. We are partnering with Sidewalk Dog to run The Spuds MacKenzie Rescue Dog Contest. The #SpudsRescueContest will start on July 23rd, follow us to get notified or check their website on the 23rd: https://www.sidewalkdog.com/