This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Purina. All opinions are 100% mine.
Two things that are easy to love are pets and kids. What’s even better is that they usually love each other too! During the month of April, you can help pets AND kids when you shop for your own furry friend at Dollar General. Purina and Dollar General have partnered to help promote awareness of the importance of literacy.
Did you know that studies have shown that when children read to pets, their reading skills & confidence improve? This is a wonderful way for kids to increase their reading abilities and for pets to have some extra special human time. To help promote literacy awareness, Purina is offering four Dollar General digital coupons and for each one redeemed from 4/5/2015 through 4/30/2015, Purina will donate $1 to the Dollar General Literacy foundation up to $20,000.
The coupons included are:
- Save $1.00 on one (1) 12lb bag of Purina® Friskies® Dry Cat Food
- Buy ANY five (5) 5.5oz cans of Purina® Friskies® Wet Cat Food and get one (1) can FREE (up to 50¢)
- Save $1.00 on one (1) 14lb or larger bag of Purina® Alpo® Dry Dog Food
- Save $1.00 on ANY one (1) package of Purina® Tidy Cats® Scoopable Litter
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations and schools that help individuals learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency test, or learn the English language. The contributions from the promotion will be used towards these grants.
If you have a Dollar General in your neighborhood you know how convenient it is to stop in and pick up whatever it is you need. It’s definitely the case for pet supplies too. I love that I can get in and out of the store within 5 minutes!
Do your kids enjoy reading to their pets? We want to see a photo! Share it on Twitter or Instagram with the #DoMore hashtag!
Rosey says
Oh my goodness to that last picture. 🙂 Perfect!
We don’t have pets. My son reads to his stuffed animals though, so I have little doubt he would read to his pets if we had any. 🙂
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This is a great cause and some great deals. Thanks so much for sharing this!
melisasource says
Oh wow what a really great program! I’m going to get involved with this!
Pam says
This is so cute! What a great program, I’m glad Purina and Dollar General are doing this.
Catherine S says
This sounds like a great program. I will have to go shopping at Dollar General.
Betsy Mitchell says
LOVE the sweet pugs! Im not familiar with this program and excited to learn more.
Rachelle J says
What a great program to be a part of! I’ll have to make sure to get involved!
Jeanine says
What cute photos! This sounds like a really wonderful program! Very awesome to hear! Love Purina!
Marcie W. says
I love the idea of having kids read to their pets. Each of my children really loves my dog and I am sure he would enjoy the extra love and attention too.
Nina Say says
These pictures are so full of love. Your fur baby is absolutely adorable.
Theresa says
That’s great they are supporting literacy. Our library has a program where kids can come in and read to dogs. It’s a great way to get kids more excited about reading!
Sarah B (@East9thStreet) says
Our dog has to have a form of canine ADHD. There is no way she could sit through my daughter’s favorite book, Green Eggs and Ham…lol!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
Such great coupons. And you cute pets and kids.
Crystal says
I had never thought of asking my kids to read to their pets. What a wonderful way to build confidence when reading.
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
Awww…the two dogs on the boy’s chest sleeping is just too cute! It brought a big smile to my face! That and the fact that he was reading out of an actual book and not a tablet!
Penelope says
The bond between a child and his/her pet is a truly special one. It’s so important that we nourish all our loved ones, people or pet.
Felissa @ Two Little Cavaliers says
That’s a really good program! I have always liked Dollar General, now I like them even more!
Kim Croisant says
awwww….we have puppies too. Puppies and kids – house is full of fun..that’s for sure.
Cinny says
Aww, we have dogs and they’re a lot of fun. We can always use the coupons!
Christie says
I love the idea of combining a kid’s love for pets and reading. This is a great campaign!
Jocelyn McGaffic says
How adorable! My son reads to his sister a lot, but I haven’t caught him reading to our dog. I’ll have to suggest that to him!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This sounds like an amazing program. I love shopping at the Dollar General. They have such a great selection of products.
Amanda O. says
I should encourage my son to read to our dogs. I’m sure he would love that.
Emily says
I didn’t know Dollar General carries pet supplies. I will have to check it out!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
Aww, I love the first photo. Thanks for the coupons!
Kiwi says
great job Dollar General for helping to promote literacy! This is great!
Debbie Denny says
I like this program. They are doing a great thing.
kristin says
Still working on getting my oldest to read to her little sisters. But reading is always important and regardless of how you get people reading, its always good.