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‘Dogs’ Date Out’: Take a shelter dog on a date this Valentine’s Day

  • Dogs available at nearly 50 animal shelters nationwide
  • Participants will receive a 'date kit' when signing up 
  • Looking for dog date ideas? Chewy has several

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Chewy, an online retailer of pet products, has partnered with shelters across the country to encourage those celebrating Valentine’s Day to take a shelter dog on a date. Above, Yamaha wears an “adopt me” bandana alongside her date, who is holding the brand’s “rose toy.” (Credit: Chewy)

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(NewsNation) — Still looking for someone to be your valentine? Consider taking a shelter dog on a date this Valentine’s Day.

Chewy, an online retailer of pet products (including the popular Lamb Chop toy), has partnered with nearly 50 animal shelters across the country to launch “Dogs’ Date Out.”

Chewy will provide participants with a “date kit” that includes toys, treats, a leash, a blanket, a portable water bowl, poop bags and an “adopt me” bandana.

Participating shelters are in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Texas and 22 other states.

Whether you’re single, taken or simply a dog lover, this is a date you — and the dogs — won’t forget.

“Dogs’ Date Out is more than just a fun Valentine’s Day activity–it’s a rewarding way to support shelters by giving animals much-needed socialization and exposure outside the shelter,” Diane Pelkey, vice president of communications and public relations at Chewy, told NewsNation. “These special outings not only help dogs show their true personalities, but they also provide shelters with more opportunities to connect pets with potential adopters and the community.”

Chewy, an online retailer of pet products, has partnered with shelters across the country to encourage those celebrating Valentine’s Day to take a shelter dog on a date. Above, Yamaha is on a date with toys and other goods as part of a “date kit” provided by Chewy. (Credit: Chewy)

Dog date ideas

Don’t worry about planning the “perfect” date. Your love and time are what the pups will cherish the most. But here are some date ideas Chewy suggests:

  • Dog picnic (indoors works too, if the weather is bad)
  • Dog-friendly brewery
  • Hike on a dog-friendly trail
  • Dog park or dog-friendly beach
  • Bake homemade dog treats (with ingredients approved by the shelter)

Participating shelters

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nevada

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Oregon

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas

Virginia

Washington

Wyoming

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