The Frugal Beagle

Petsmart Coupon

2010-11-22T21:11:00.002-05:00

Minnesota Coupon Adventure posted a hot $5.00 off any item coupon for Petsmart, get it from her website here. Please note, you will need a PetsPerk card to redeem it. It expires 11/28.

Also, Target is offering a free sample of Purina on their website. Head here to claim it.

Deals for 11/21

2010-11-21T11:14:00.003-05:00

CVS
Spend $15 on select Beneful products and get $3 ecbs back.
-3.5lb bags of Beneful dry dog food 2/$10
-10oz Beneful prepared meals 3/$6.00
$2.00/1 coupon from the 10/10 Redplum insert.
Final cost depends on how many coupons you have.

Dog Sweaters for 5.99

Kohl's
Grab this 15% off coupon good through today only.
Animal Planet Dog beds are on sale from 11.99-17.99 (online prices)

Target
Free $5.oo gift card with purchase of either
44.1+4lb bag of Purina Dog Chow: 21.79
$2.00/1 from today's Smart Source coupon insert.
31.1lb Beneful: 24.49
40lb bag of Pedigree dog food 19.99
$2.00/1 15.5lb bag or larger Pedigree(12/31/10) from the Kroger Flyer in paper(note this is according to A Full Cup, I have no personally found this coupon as I do not have a Kroger near me) or from the 10/17 Red plum insert

Petco
Online Petco is offering 20% plus free shipping for orders of $55.00 or more. use

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Pet Deals

2010-10-08T14:15:00.002-04:00

If you don't know of the blog My Pet Savings head over there for some great deals and offers.

Coupons and Deals

2010-10-07T10:09:00.002-04:00

Sorry for the delay but here are some great deals from Minnesota Coupon Adventures.

20% off Big Lots Purchase here good through 10/9/2010. Big Lots is a great place to pick up rawhides, toys or canned dog food.

Potentially cheap Chef Michaels dog food with these coupons.

Walgreen's Deal for Purina Dog Food

2010-08-01T23:18:00.002-04:00

Minnesota Coupon Adventures outlines a great way to use the Nestle Deal to score a deal on dog food. Use it for your own pup or donate it to a shelter.

Select Nestle Products, Buy $20 Worth and Earn $5 in Register Rewards
Purina Pet Food 3.5-4.4 lbs $5
- $1/1 Purina Cat Chow or Kitten Chow Coupon (7/18 or 8/1 RP)
- $2/1 Purina Dog Chow or Puppy Chow Printable Coupon
- $2/1 Purina Puppy Chow or Dog Chow Coupon (7/18 SS)
- $2/1 Purina Puppy Chow Printable Coupon

Scenario:
(4) Purina Dog Chow $5 ea.
- (4) $2/1 Purina Puppy Chow or Dog Chow Coupon (7/18 SS)
= $12, Earn $5 in Register Rewards
= $7, or $1.75 each!

Please see her blog for the links to a coupon and more great deals this week.

Big Changes here at the Frugal Beagle

2010-07-31T22:08:00.002-04:00

Besides the new design on the Frugal Beagle other big changes have happened as well. Back in April, the Jack-a-Bee and I packed up her pillows and dog food and moved to the Midwest. She is enjoying the much larger squirrels and newly discovered rabbit population. There was also a scuffle with a raccoon one night. Right now the weather is similar to what we were used to in the South. It will be interesting to see how we adjust to the winters. The move also brought other lifestyle changes to us here at the Frugal Beagle. We are not using a car but only the kindness of friends and public transportation. This may change with the weather change. While it's comfortable to walk ten blocks total to the pet store when there is a foot, likely this will not be the case.

Now there is a new chapter in my pet ownership. I'll still try to remember to bring deals from other blogs about deals from various stores or offers. However, this is not my personal focus anymore. Instead of going to Petsmart, I'm walking to my local pet store for dog food. I'll be looking into the cost and benefits of a dog walker, traveling while making sure to take care of your pup and other ways of pet ownership that aren't necessarily about the best price of beggin strips.

Freebies for your Pup

2010-03-03T08:46:00.002-05:00

Saving Cents with Sense has some great deals for your pup. First, Walmart is offering a free sample of Beneful Incredibites here.

Then she has a coupon for Natural Ultramix here which will also link you to her post about free Halo dog food.

Last night while at Target I found big bins of Milkbone treats. They were in a clear plastic container and on clearance for 4.24. My pup is on a diet, so I resisted the great deal to buy her them. Plus, they are the soft kind that they make to look like mini steaks etc, basically the kind all dogs love. The next time you are at Target keep an eye out for them.

Pet Coupons

2010-03-01T10:04:00.002-05:00

Go over to Saving Cents with Sense for some great printable coupons. Some highlights from her post include a $5.00 science diet coupon

Also, Pupperoni just released a 2.00/2 printable.

Do-it-Yourself?

2010-02-25T17:14:00.002-05:00

If you have locally-sourced ground beef and pork, this could be healthy AND inexpensive for your dog. Check out this post on homemade dog food. There's even a link to making dog food in your slow cooker. Intriguing concept. Maybe after we get our ground venison beef back from the processor, I'll try this.

Food Lion Pet Deal

2010-02-24T12:46:00.001-05:00

Go over to I Prefer Publix for a new deal on pet food at Food Lion. It looks like free dentastix are in my future, thankfully, my pup could use them.

Dog Food Deals

2010-02-24T10:00:00.002-05:00

Please check out Common Sense With Money's post on cheapie dog food here.

As a somewhat late heads-up, the most recent issue of All You magazine (March 26, with teal blue cover) has the following Pedigree dog coupons, $7 total savings:

$2/Dentastix
$1/Marrobone or Jumbone
$1/Good Bites
$2/Pedigree Dry Food for Dogs, any one bag
B1G1 Free, Pedigree Canned Food for Dogs (up to $1.09 value)

Hello pet owners!

2010-02-23T16:53:00.002-05:00

Perhaps you've been fruitlessly visiting the Frugal Beagle, wondering why the site rarely updates anymore. Fear not...a second author has been added to the site to sniff out the deals and broadcast them to fellow pet owners/lovers. I am the owner of two elderly cats and one high-strung German Shorthaired Pointer, so I'm aware of the costs associated with having pets, and how we all need to save money.

SO LET'S GET BACK TO FRUGAL LIVING....FOR PET OWNERS!

Great Deal this week at Target

2010-02-23T16:36:00.003-05:00

Click on the link for the full details. Thanks for the comment left on this.
http://www.freestufftimes.com/21/free-scotch-fur-fighter-at-target-this-week/

Also, if any of you use baby wipes to clean up your pets(it's a handy way to remove mud from paws). CVS has a great deal going on Huggies wipes this week. The big refill bag, normally priced at 7.99 is ringing up a 2.50! Plus, some card holders are getting 2.00/1 coupons when they scan them at the machines. I did not get this awesome coupon, but I did get two packs plus a tomato soup for just 2.89!

Pet Deals at Publix

2010-02-12T15:33:00.003-05:00

Publix is offering a few pet friendly coupons and deals in their ad this week.

There is a 3.50 off Beneful 15.5lb bags that would combine nicely with the 2.00 off man. coupon from the Pet Magazine(this was an offer from a few months ago that was available at Kmart).

2.50 off Purina Cat Chow 3-15lb bags. I am not sure the price of this but it seems like if you could get a 3lb bag you could probably get a great deal on this.
Combine with 1.00 off from 2/7 Red Plum Insert.

$2.50/24 Fancy Feast or Friskies canned cat food 3 or 5.5 oz.

$3/1 Purina One Dog or Cat Food 3.5 – 34 lb. bag
*Publix has the 20lb bag for 9.99 this week. Use this coupon along with the 1.00 off printable from Target to score a bag for just 5.99.

FREE Pedigree + 13.2 oz Canned Dog Food wyb Pedigree dry dog food
-$2 off Pedigree Food for Dogs 20 lbs or less

FREE Cesar Canine Cuisine Bistro 3.5 oz. can wyb Cesar Canine Cuisine Treats 6.7 oz. pouch
-B1G1 Cesar Canine Cuisine Entrees RP 1/24
-$1/1 Cesar Dog Treats RP 1/24
-B2G1 Cesar Canine Cuisine Entrees RP 1/24

$1.50/2 Milk-Bone dog biscuits 24-26 oz. (excluding Milk Bone Essentials Plus)
-$2/2 Milk-Bone Dog Snacks 26 oz. or smaller RP 1/10
-FREE Milk-Bone Essentials Plus wyb your favorite Milk-Bone product RP 12/13 (exp 2/15)

$1.50/1 Fresh Step Cat Litter 20-28 lb

If you missed these coupon inserts there are printable coupons available from Target. Go here to grab them.

Target Deals

2010-02-08T14:17:00.003-05:00

I normally do not post non dog items but I wanted to post this because if you need pet items this week there are a few ways to do it and get other items. Target has the individual cups of Quaker Oatmeal on sale for 1.02. If you buy five of them, in the same transaction, you get a 5.00 gift card.

Buy 5 Quaker Oatmeals at 1.02=5.10
Use the 1.00/1 printable (2)=2.00
Total Out of Pocket=3.10+tax
Plus, you get a 5.00 Target giftcard!

Now you cannot use this giftcard in the same transaction as the one you earn it. The system just does not allow it, no matter how much you want it to, it will not. Trust me.

With this lovely 5.00 giftcard you can buy whatever pet items you need or you could use it to do this deal.
Buy 1 Gillette Fushion Razor @ 6.99
Buy 1 Gilette Embrace Razor @ 6.99
Buy 1 Olay Body Wash@ 5.49
use the 4.00 off any Fushion Razor from the 2/7 P&G insert
Use the 2.00 off any Gillette Razor from the 2/7 P&G insert
Use the Buy any Gillett Embraze razor and get a free Olay body wash coupon=5.49 off from the 2/7 insert
=5.98 due
-5.00 gift card
=.98+tax due and you'll get another 5.00 gift card

It's like ECBs only your only limit is your time and how many coupons you have to use.

Coupons

2010-02-08T14:07:00.003-05:00

I hope everyone got a paper yesterday. My Red Plum was FILLED with pet coupons!
Here is what they had in the Red Plum

$1/3 Fancy Feast Appetizers for Cats
$1/12 Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Gourmet Cat Food cans
$1/24 Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food cans
$1 Fancy Feast Gourmet Dry Cat Food
1/5 Purina Alpo cans
$1/3 Purina Alpo Chop House cans
$1 Purina Beneful Snackin Slices
$1 Purina Carvers Dog Snacks
$2 Purina Chef Michael’s Canine Creations Dry Dinners(I priced this at 4.49 at Target today for the 1.5lb bag)
B1G1 Purina Chef Michael’s Canine Creations Up to $1.92
$1.50 Purina Dog Chow Complete & Balanced, 15.5lb or larger bag
$1 Purina Dog Chow Complete & Balanced, any variety
$1 Purina Friskies (15) 5.5oz cans or (2) 12ct or (1) 24ct or (1) 32ct multi or variety pack
$1 Purina Friskies Dry Cat Food, 3.15lb or larger
B1G1 Purina Friskies Selects Indoor, 5.5 oz can
$1 Purina T-Bonz or Purina Tiny T Bonz
$1 Purina Tidy Cats Cat Litter
$1/2 Purina Whisker Lickin’s Cat Treats
$1 Purina Busy Chew Treats

The P&G Insert had:
$3 Iams - (6) Dog or (10) Cat cans or (1) multi or variety pack
$1 Iams Dry Dog or Dry Cat food

If you get the magazine All For You look for these coupons in the March issue. If you don't, you can buy it at Wal-Mart.
B1G1 Pedigree Canned Dog Food, (exp. 5/31)
$2 off Pedigree Dentastix, (exp. 5/31)
$2 off Pedigree Dry Dog Food, (exp. 5/31)
$1 off Pedigree Good Bites, (exp. 5/31)
$1 off Pedigree Jumbone or Marrobone, (exp. 5/3

Coupons and Deals

2010-01-25T13:46:00.003-05:00

Did you get the $5.00 off Nature's Best dog food coupon this week?

Iams has a printable coupon available here. You do need to be a member of the P&G sampler, but even if you are not it's quick and easy to sign up!

Possibly free Canadian Bacon Beggin Strips available at Target. For the full scoop go here.

Happy Tail's Shampoo Sample

2010-01-11T09:52:00.001-05:00

Were you one of the over 50,000 request for a free sample of doggie shampoo through Happy Tails? I was and sadly due to the overwhelming demand(they were expecting 2000...giggle), I was informed that I was not one of the lucky few to get it.
They did offer me a few discount offers instead.
1. Give you a $15 "gift certificate" to be used on any order $35 or more. Good through January 31, 2010. Just use promotion code: $15DOGSTERGIFT

2. We already gave you a 20% promotion code (DOGSTERDISCOUNT) good through Feb. 15th. But as our way of apologizing we are going to make the code good through the end of July- you can use it as many times as you'd like. Just go to www.happytailsspa.com to redeem it.

Happy shopping!

Science Diet Coupons

2010-01-11T09:47:00.002-05:00

Does your pet need to lose a few pounds this year? Science Diet wants to help you by offering $15.00 in coupons. Go here and sign up to receive coupons!

Printable Coupons

2010-01-05T13:25:00.002-05:00

1.00 off any 4.2 oz size Puperroni coupon.

Get a free box of Meaty Bone when you purchase any chew-lotta coupon.

*While at Target I saw coupons on boxes of Meaty Bone for x savings when you bought two boxes. This could be a good way to combine the coupons if you can find it at your store. If my memory is correct it was 2.00 off 2 boxes or something like that.*

Keep an eye out a Publix stores for buy one/get one Publix coupons for certain Pedigree products. and the Saving for All Seasons booklet(full of pet product coupons!). I read on Iheartpublix about these great coupons. I have not found them at my store yet, but yours may be better stocked. :)

Pedigree Offer

2009-12-22T09:10:00.002-05:00

Did you know that Pedigree offers you free food for a month when you adopt a dog from a shelter?

Here is what you need to do to take advantage of this offer. Mail a copy of the following items:proof of adoption(receipt for adoption or documentation) and this form

The PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive
PO Box 410498
El Paso, TX 88541-0498
United States

This is a great offer!

Printable Coupons

2009-12-22T09:00:00.003-05:00

RedPlum
Buy any chew-a-lot bone, get a free box of meaty bone dog treats.
1.00 off 17 oz No-Odor Litter spray

Go here for a buy/one get free coupon on Greenies dog treats.

Target
3.00 off 2 25 oz Pupperoni dog treats
1.00 off any Pedigree dog treat
2.00 off any Pedigree dog food
1.oo off cesar treats
b2g1 cesar dog food
1.00 off Purina snacks
1.00 off Purina dog food

If you are not aware Target recently changed how coupons print from their website. Some are still Target coupons, others are manufacturer's and the print limit is 2 per computer for both.

Publix Busy Bone Deal

2009-12-02T09:07:00.002-05:00

The Busy Bone buy one/get one free coupon up to 3.99 is back on coupons.com. Recently, I bought these a Publix and did the following.

2 busy bones @ 3.50/1=7.00
2 Beggin Strips @ 2.50/1=5.00
-3.50, B1g1 coupon
-4.00 off 4 Purina dog treats
=4.50 for 4 dog treats or 1.12 each.

You could make this deal sweater by finding the buy/get one peelies on select Beggin Strips packaging that is a Publix coupon. This would lower your out of pocket to just 2.00 or .50 a bag.

Publix: Great Dog Treat Deals

2009-11-23T09:22:00.003-05:00

If you are looking for stocking stuffers for your pooch or just need dog treats, keep your eyes peeled in Publix.
I found select packages of Beggin Strips that have a buy one/get one free peelie on them. I did the following deal.
Buy 2 packages @ 2/6.00. I used the buy/one get coupon plus a 1.00/2 coupon to score two bags for just 1.00/bag.

Busy bones are 2/7.00. I used the buy/one get coupon(previously on coupons.com, but it's gone now), plus a 1.00/2 coupon to score two bags for 2.50 or 1.25 a package.

Then I used a 2.00 any package of Purina one treats. The coupon was a Publix coupon that expired in October, but my store takes them even if they are expired. So I was able to score another bag of treats for just 1.00!

Now, I have a few stocking stuffers plus some treats for while I am out visiting family on Thanksgiving for my pooch!

Store Coupons

2009-11-23T09:16:00.005-05:00

Publix
Go here for printable coupons available for use at Publix. They include the following
1.50 off Fresh Step
2.00 off Iams
3.00 off Purina One
They all expire on Dec. 2 which gives you about a week to use them. These coupons are Publix coupons, combine them with a manufacturer's coupon to increase your savings!

Target has a 1.00 off any Purina One coupon here.
It is a Target coupon! Recently, there has been a LOT of discussion about Target coupons on other blogs. Target is changed their coupons to limit your prints to two each. Previously, you could print as many as you wanted. Personally, I'm not surprised by this. It sort of reminds me of when CVS started changing their coupon print policy.

Coupons.com has quite a few dog coupons including
2.00 off any Milkbone Essential Lasting Chew(Publix has these for 3.99, after coupon 1.99!)
1.00 off any Milkbone Essential Treats
1.00 off any 4 mighty dog cans

Cesar Unwrap Instant Win

2009-11-19T14:02:00.002-05:00

Here is a new link to the 1.00 off Pupperoni coupon.

Cesar's is doing a daily instant win game through December. Various prizes are available to win daily such as a travel water dish, Cesar dog treats, a leash, and various other dog themed items that all dog lovers would enjoy. Go here to play. You can play once a day and must be registered through their website to play. Click here to play! Even if you don't win you can get codes for pet products.

Pet Supplies on Alice.com

2009-11-16T13:54:00.003-05:00

I read a lot of various frugal blogs in attempts to stay current on prices and deals. I find a great way to recognize if a price point is worth my time and effort is to keep current to the trends. When I kept reading about this website called Alice.com, I kept thinking what is this site. Sure, there were some great deals going on with them for products I score super cheap at CVS, Wags etc. Then Frugal in Virginia had an interesting post about the site involving Swagsbucks. I found myself looking into this and the site.
Alice.com is website that allows you to order everyday items, name brand at that at about the same price it would cost you to drive to the store and buy them. They have dog treats and food.
Pedigree breathbusters are 2.89, that is about the exact same price at my Target. They have a wide selection of items from wet dog food to dog shampoo. You can get a 5.00 e-cert through swagbucks by redeeming 12 swagbucks. Considering it takes 45 swagbucks for a 5.00 e-cert through Amazon, that is a good deal. The offer however, is just for new members. I requested my cert, then signed up. I'll probably use my 5.00 to order dog bones. These are items you rarely if ever get coupons for unlike canned food or treats. Plus, free shipping on orders this is a deal.
Final Thoughts:
It's an interesting concept. It would be especially handy for people that do not have a CVS/Wags/Rite Aid near by to do great deals or have a local paper that provides coupons. I realize that you can buy coupons online and through ebay. However, that really only makes sense if you have a store that is close enough to utilize the coupons. It's a good way to get deals on items that rarely have coupons or sales but you use fairly often(for me this means dog bones).

Sample and Coupons

2009-11-12T16:35:00.002-05:00

Click here to request your free sample or Rachel Ray's dog food. They had several last year. My dog ate the sample without complaint but I've never bought a full size bag. It comes with a 3.50 off coupon. My Publix has it at 6.99 for a smaller size bag(5-6lbs). The coupon would bring the price down to 3.49.

Go here to request your 5.00 off Halo coupon.

Free Pet Nutrition Workshop at Petco this Saturday

2009-11-12T16:33:00.001-05:00

PETCO stores nationwide will host a free pet nutrition workshop facilitated by specially trained in-store nutrition experts on Saturday, November 14 at 2 p.m.

During the 30-minute workshop, pet parents will learn about the nutritional needs of their dogs and cats, have a chance to discuss the benefits of good pet nutrition, receive an assessment of their individual pet’s nutrition needs and understand the difference between basic, premium and natural pet food categories.

Pet parents who attend the event will receive educational materials and free food samples from food suppliers Wellness, Halo, and Natural Balance.

Click here to find a Petco near you.

What a great event and way to get free samples of dog food! I've bought natural balance before and my dog LOVED it. I wonder if this event would also include coupons...hmmmm.

Printable Coupons

2009-11-10T16:48:00.001-05:00

Go here for a great round up of coupons for your pet. There are some good ones including b1/g1 off any Purina busy bone!

Thanksgiving Hazards for your Dog

2009-11-05T09:09:00.003-05:00

Pedigree's Newsletter had a great article about Thanksgiving Hazards for your pet. Below are some of the highlights. For the full article go here.

Never give your dog poultry bones—they can splinter easily and stick in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
Make sure your pet can't access food left on counters or tables. After you've cleaned the kitchen, take the garbage out and dispose of it in a secure place where no pets can get into it.
Watch the door as guests enter and leave. An open door is an invitation for a dog to flee a busy house for the world outside. So as guests arrive and leave, keep an eye on your dog—or, if he’s shy and upset by company, keep him in a quieter part of the house during noisy festivities.

Coupons and Deals

2009-11-03T08:59:00.003-05:00

Click here for 1.00 off any 4.8oz snack or larger.

Publix has some great Pet coupons on the back of their yellow advantage flyer in stores. I also saw a Temptations cat treat coupon(publix coupon) in the front of the store for b1/g1. Combine this with a manufacturer's coupon for a great deal on kitty treats.

Other Publix deals include:
Chef Michael canned food use buy/get one coupon and combine with Target buy one/get one coupon.

Buy any Beneful 8lb bag or larger and get a free Beneful Snack treats(these are usually around 4.50 a bag!). This week(11/5 or 11/6 ad start) Publix has Beneful 15lb bags for 12.99. Buy one bag and use the 2.00 off any Beneful coupon from Dog's Life Magazine and the Publix coupon to score dog food and treats for just 10.99!

Look for the 2.00 off Purina one treats on select bags of Purina One dog food. They expired 10/31 but according to customer service at my Publix you can still use expired Publix coupons! These are priced at 3.29 a bag-2.00=1.29 for a bag of treats.

Tailspin Halloween Event

2009-10-29T09:07:00.001-04:00

Tailspin in Savannah is having another low cost clinic this Saturday(10/31). Shots will be 12.00 each and it starts at noon.
They will also be doing Microchipping(20.00), nail trims and basic grooming. On top of these great deals they are having a costume contest.

Wag-o-Ween

2009-10-29T08:57:00.004-04:00

Last weekend I went to Wag-o-Ween with my puppy and some of her four legged friends. This wonderful event helped raise money for local shelters in the Savannah area. After paying your 5.00 you get a sticker and map of local businesses participating. Then you spend the rest of the afternoon walking around collecting treats for your pup. It was a wonderful event with lots of funny costumes.

Weekly Deals

2009-10-21T09:07:00.003-04:00

Are you looking for new toys or perhaps a halloween costume for your pup or pet? Go here for a wide selection of items under 1.99. I've never shopped on this site before so use the standard inspection before ordering(read the fine print etc).

Target has a wide selection of rawhides and other dog items on clearance. I was able to pick up Dingo bones for $4.00 along with pig ears. Remember to check the expiration date on pet treats, they do have them.
Target also has a printable 1.00/2 Beggin Strips coupon here which can be combined with a manufacturer's coupon.
Buy 2 packs of Beggin Strips at 2.54(2)-1.00(Target coupon) and 1.00/2(man coup)=3.08 or 1.54 a pack. Not a bad deal if you don't have a Publix in your area and need some dog treats.

Halloween Dog Costumes

2009-10-12T13:35:00.002-04:00

Do you dress your pet up for Halloween? I do. Yes, I admit it. My dog gets dressed up for Halloween. Last year, she was a lobster. This year she will be a Ladybug. I got her outfit on clearance last year at Target for 75% off. For those of you who didn't plan ahead or think to pick one up fear not, there is still time.

1. Check discount stores like Ross Dress for Less, TJ Maxx or Tuesday Mornings. Many times they have pet items on discount. Or check infant costumes, some are designed for babies and pups.

2. Check your house for items that can double. If you have a toddler and a medium size dog. Your dog could probably fit in that 2t dress. Sure, it's not made for dogs, but as long as it's not restrictive, your dog can wear it. (I may or may not know this from experience. I also used to buy infant clothes at garage sales for my Cabbage Patch doll.)

3. Check with other pet owners. They may have old costumes or Christmas outfits that will fit your pet.

Low Cost Shot Clinics

2009-10-11T09:45:00.002-04:00

Yesterday I took my sister's dog to a low cost shot clinic here in town. They are done by a vet in a mobile clinic(RV) and cost 10.00 per shot. Molly(the dog) needed all three shots. I went in received my number filled out her information and waited. The wait time was around 45 minutes to an hour. Most people in line had two dogs. Once it was my turn it was very simple and quick. I also received a cute little shot record for Molly. I have never got something like this from my vet. I felt it was worth it. I've had wait times that are longer at my vet's office(scheduled appointment even!) for simpler procedures(heart worm test and nail trim). The vet that performed the services was very nice and courteous. My only complaint was actually from other pet owners not keeping their pets on a short lead with the leash. I plan on taking my own pup to this when she is up for her shots.
If you have never considered a shot clinic, do. They are a great way to save money and your pet doesn't act suspicious like they do walking into the vet's office.

Publix Yellow Advantage Deal

2009-10-08T10:00:00.003-04:00

Beginning 10/10 Publix will have a new Yellow Advantage Deal flier featuring the following coupons as reported by I Heart Publix.

There will be manufacturer coupon for Chef Michael's 3oz canned dog food for b1/g1. Combine this with the Target b1/g1 coupon(exp 12/30/09) and get two cans for FREE.

-Buy one (1) 7-lb bag of Purina Beneful, any variety, get one (1) 11-oz Purina Beneful Snacking Slices FREE (up to $4.99)
-Use the 2.00 off any Purina Beneful available in the Dog's Life coupon booklet.

Pedigree Jumbone Treats for Dogs, 6.3-7.1oz, 2/$6
Pedigree Dentastix Treats for Dogs, 5.5 -6.1oz, 2/$6
Pedigree Good Bites, 5-oz bag, 2/$6
-various 1.00 off coupons to make them 2.00 each.

Cesar Bistro, 3.5-oz, .79¢
Buy one/get one free coupon

Keeping Your House Fresh

2009-10-07T09:17:00.004-04:00

If you have pets, keeping your house clean and smelling fresh can be challenging. Let's face it, your pets don't mind being stinky and they don't mind leaving their fur every where. The one thing they are helpful with is making sure your floor is crumb free :)
When I find a deal on cleaning supplies that also combat the fur and smell I leap all over it. Here are some recent deals I've got that help me keep my place fresh.

Wal-mart
Airwick I Motion Sensor Starter Kits @ $6.00
-6.00 off any Airwick I Motion Sensor Starter Kits(exp 10/18)
=FREE

Febreeze Candles@ 5.00
-1.00 off any Febreeze candle from $120 P&G savings booklet(exp 12/31/09)
-Buy any Candle get a free Air Effects(2.66 at my store)
=4.00 plus a free air effects

Snuggle Free and Clear Dryer Sheets@ 3.48
-3.00 off any Snuggle 72 ct or higher
=.48
(these are great to use if you are washing your pet's bedding. It helps prevent static cling and you don't have to worry about perfumes irritating their fur etc).

P&G Products
In the 9/27 inserts they had a buy/one get free for both Magic Eraser and Swiffer Dust Spray. I love Magic Erasers for removing scuff marks from doors and walls. The dust spray also has an allergen reducing formula that is great for removing allergens your pets may bring into the home or contribute to with their shedding. Or request a coupon booklet here. There are usually some higher dollar coupons in this booklet!

If you don't have these coupons don't worry, there are plenty of websites that you can buy coupons off of or trading sites.

Dog's Life Coupon Booklet

2009-10-06T16:19:00.003-04:00

Keep an eye out for the Dog's Life Coupon booklet. Over at I Heart Publix there is a list of what coupons you'll find in it and what it looks like.
If you signed up for the Walmart free sample of this "magazine" it's the same booklet. Others have found it at Kmart.
Either way, keep your eye out for it as it has some great pet coupons.

Weekly Deals and Steals: 10/4-10/10

2009-10-04T09:34:00.002-04:00

Petco has Science Diet 40lbs bags for 34.99. Use the 5.00 off coupon to get 40lbs of food for $30.00
If you have got your ProPlan coupon you could combine it with their $5.00 off sale on 35lb bags.

Petsmart has a 15% off your in store purchase coupon available here. Move quickly it does expire today.

Target has various dog and cat items for 9.99. Check your local ad. I didn't see anything spectacular listed.

Free Treats at Publix for your pets

2009-10-01T11:57:00.004-04:00

Starting today Publix will have a $2.00/1 coupon in the Saving for All Season booklet that you can combine with any manufacturer coupon. Depending your coupons you could easily get FREE treats.
I love these deals, the only tricky part can be finding the coupons.

If you have a cat, check out I Prefer Publix's post on how to score a moneymaker on kitty treats here.

Free Eukanuba Puppy Food Offer

2009-09-29T13:44:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Aah for the tip(sorry for the previous confusion!)

Go here and scroll to the bottom of the page to request a voucher for a free bag of Eukanuba Puppy food. Even if you don't have a puppy this could make a great donation to your favorite dog rescue group or humane society.

Weekly Deals and Steals

2009-09-28T13:17:00.002-04:00

Beneful wet food is 1.89 at Publix. Use the buy/one coupon from the Dog Source Magazine with the 1.00/2 Publix coupon. You can use both coupons because one is a Publix coupon! You will get two for just .89!

For those of you with Kmarts that are doubling coupons this week.

Beggin Strips $2.50
-$1.50/1 HERE
=FREE after coupon

Hartz Crunch n Clean $3.79
-$2/1 (8/30 SS)
=FREE after coupon

All Natural Temptations Treats 2.47 oz 2/$4.00
-$1.00/1 (9/13 SS)
=FREE after coupon

Goodlife Recipe Cat Treats $2
-$1/1 (8/16 RP)
=FREE after coupon

Purina One Cat Food Deal

2009-09-23T08:54:00.002-04:00

The stores are showing kitty love this week. Publix has a great deal on Purina One Cat food this week. Here are some possibilities depending on your Publix and coupons.

Purina One Cat Food (3.5-4lb) are 2/10.
-$3.00/1 Publix Coupon from the 9/13 RP
(in my paper this was a Publix coupon, but other areas may have gotten just a regular manufacturer's coupon. I'm not sure because I only know what mine says)
-$2.00/1 Target coupon here
Use both to get FREE cat food!

If you still have the 3.50 off coupons from Purina's give a bowl campaign you could combine it with either of the coupons above(as one is a Publix and the other is a competitor's) to get it for free+overage.
Some Publix may not take Target coupons as competitors. I've been told by my stores they will even though it's not a SuperTarget. However, this will be up to your store. Either way if you have a kitty you can give them a lot of love this week between this deal and the Fancy Feast!

Deals and Steals

2009-09-21T09:39:00.003-04:00

Fancy Feast Appetizer printable buy/one get on free Target coupon here. Combine with the buy/one get free coupon from the 8/9/2009 Red Plum to get free Fancy Feast.
*This should work as Target allows you to use a Target and manufacturer's coupon. But some stores may not allow this as both are b1g1 coupons.*

Target also has Bissel Carpet cleaner on sale for 10.00 this week. Use the 1.00 off coupon to get it for 9.00!
Arm and Hammer Kitty litter is 9.99(28lb). When you buy 2 you will receive a 5.00 gift card. Go here to print two 1.00 off coupons. Use two and get two containers for 17.98(8.99x2) plus a 5.00 gift card. Not a bad deal for 56 lbs of cat litter!

Possible Free Purina Dog Food

2009-09-18T09:26:00.003-04:00

Amy over at Who Said Nothing in Life is Free has the details on how you can get a free coupon for Purina Dog Food. If you got the coupon for a free 5oz pack of Canine Creations Dinner and cannot find it Purina will send you a coupon for any Purina Product.
Go here for the details.

I didn't get this coupon, so I will not be calling but it's a great offer for those that did.

Science Diet Dog Treat Sample

2009-09-16T16:19:00.004-04:00

Head over to Saving Cents with Sense to request your free sample of Science Diet's treat line. You can pick from three flavors. I love free things for my four legged friend.

Halo Dog Food Coupon and Purina Pro Plan

2009-09-16T09:45:00.004-04:00

If you have a pet food store that sells Halo go over to Thrify Mama to get a 5.00 off coupon. As she mentions it could make for free-cheap food.

Go here to request a 3.00 off any Purina Pro Plan Dry Dog Food.

Publix Doggie Deals

2009-09-15T09:27:00.003-04:00

This week had a Purina One Publix coupon for 3.00 off any dog food. There is a Target coupon for 2.00 off any Purina One that is good until 10/3/09. If your Publix takes Target coupons you can get 5.00 off a bag of Purina One. This good make for a rather good deal on Purina One.

There was also a 1.00 off Iams coupon. You can also get this coupon in "Bounty" booklet at the front of Publix stores. Both are Publix coupons that can be combined with manufacturer's coupons(if you have one).

Starting today or tomorrow depending on your ad, Purina Beggin Strips go on buy one/get one. Use the 1.00/2 coupon. Or the 2.50/1 from the All Seasons Savings Book(Publix booklet).

Cesar is .59, combine with the buy one/get one coupon to get two for .60! This is a great price point on Cesar.

A blogging break

2009-09-12T12:20:00.001-04:00

The Frugal Beagle will be taking an extended vacation from the blogging world. If I see a great deal worth mentioning I will post it. However, I am feeling a bit burnt out and need a break. Please use the links on the side to explore other great blogs on saving money!

Weekly Deals and Steals

2009-09-06T10:17:00.002-04:00

Remember there are no coupons in the paper today due to Labor Day.

Petco
Science Diet 35-40lb bags are 8.00 off
-If you signed up for their food challenge you may still be getting coupons. I have a 5.00 off around here some where from it or sign up here.
Nutro Natural Choice 35lb bags are 5.00 off
-If you sign up for their food club here, you get coupons. If this is the only brand you buy for your pet I highly recommend signing up for this!
Pedigree Dog Treats are 25% off
-various coupons from the last few inserts for 1.00 off Jumbo bones etc.
Beneful 31lb bags are 3.00 off
Use the 2.00 off any size bag from the Dog's Life Magazine
Adam's Flea Products are 20% off
3.00 off Adam's Flea products(excludes collars)
Science Diet Natural Choice is 9.99
Get a 5.00 off coupon here.

Target
Iams 17.5 bags are 17.79(look for the .50 off Iams peelies on bags)
Milkbone 4lb boxes are 5.49
Other select treats are on sale, although not listed in the ad.

Printable

2009-09-04T09:15:00.002-04:00

Cesar dog treats are a new product being offered by Cesar. They are now offering a 1.00 off printable coupon available here. There was also a coupon in last Sunday's inserts. If you missed it or your region didn't get it, now you can get the 1.00 off savings. I'm not sure of the price on these but hopefully there will be a few sales to help them promote the product that you can pair it with for a great deal.

Just a reminder, there will be NO COUPONS this week due to Labor Day.

Milkbone Essentials Coupons

2009-09-02T08:56:00.002-04:00

Milkbone Essentials have two printable coupons off Coupons.com
Save 2.00 off any Milkbone Essentials Plus Long Lasting Chew Item
Save 1.00 off any Milkbone Essentials Plus Biscuits or Chewy treats

The biscuits or chewy treats are also being found at Target with peelies on the boxes. If the peelies are Target coupons you can combine these coupons to further your savings. I have yet to find boxes with them at my Target, but other blogs are reporting them.

Free Boarding Available for Fire Areas of California

2009-09-01T15:44:00.001-04:00

Effective immediately, all VCA hospitals near the Station Wild Fire are offering free boarding for pets whose families have been evacuated or displaced because of the fires. Interested pet parents can visit www.vcahospitals.com to find the location nearest to them.

Dog Food Deals

2009-09-01T13:11:00.002-04:00

Sometimes I get really frustrated with coupons. Then I read other blogs and see deals like this.It really re-energizes me to stay with the updates and keep trying. While, I've had some great deals with dog treats and food. I don't get upset when I don't get the same exact deal. I just remember that a dollar saved is a dollar saved.
This week at Target I got a 4lb bag of beneful for 2.69 but using the 2.00 off coupon I received in the free Dog's life Magazine Walmart offer.
My sister got 18lbs of Purina one for $12.00. While these are not the best scenarios using coupons available. They are good enough for me. First, we have three dogs in our house. If I was to only buy 4lb bags or smaller even if they are free, I'd still be getting a lot of smaller bags. We don't have the storage space for that where we live. So I would rather use those high value coupons to buy larger bags when possible. This scenario might not be best for you. Couponing is not about copying what one blogger or reader does exactly. Couponing is about making a system that works best for you, whatever that may be.

Kmart has beneful coupons available in a booklet at the front of their store. Keep an eye out for them. If your store is doing double coupons this week you can get jumbobones for .99-.49 depending on what coupons you have.
Use the 1.00 off jumbo bone coupon from last week's insert. 2.99-1.00(1.00)=.99
If you were able to find the buy one/get one coupon you could buy 2, use the 1.00 off and the buy/get one coupon to score 2 packages for .49 cents!

Free Fancy Feast Offer

2009-08-28T10:25:00.001-04:00

Walmart is offereing a free sample of Fancy Feast Appetizers. Go here to send away for a nice little treat for your kitty. The sample may even come with a coupon.

Doggy Bowls

2009-08-27T08:46:00.003-04:00

M is for Money has a cute story about a freak accident that broke her pup's food dish. Go here to read the tale. Now that I am more than half way through my morning cup of coffee my brain started thinking about the various style dog bowls.

When I first got my fur baby I used a cereal bowl. Then after a trip to Ikea it changed to two bright green plastic bowls that I picked up for .39/each. They are the perfect size for her and hold just the right amount of food. I also don't worry about what would happen if they break because they were not expensive to begin with at all. Now, they are are not the cutest things on earth. There are a wide assortments of ways you can use a food dish to feed your pet, cereal bowls, gourmet style pet dishes, plastic, metal, ziploc containers, etc. Find one that works best for you and your pet just like M is for Money has done and you'll both be happy about your purchase.

Getting back into the groove

2009-08-26T14:51:00.002-04:00

Walgreens has two great deals right now. The first goes through today only. Get a free 8x10 collage with the code FUNDAY. The second is that they released a $5.00 off any 25.00 purchase coupon that is good through Saturday! You can grab it off their website here.

Apologies for not posting recently. I've been busy working on a project for a friend revolving around her wedding pictures. Short story, they were not what she wanted. My friend Photoshop and I are working to make them what she wants. It's been a very time consuming project because I'm not anywhere near an expert. Now that I am finishing up the project I am slowly re-emerging into the daylight.

Target still has the $1.00 Purina One Coupon available on their website here. The smallest bag I could find at my stores was 10.99. I think I'll wait to see if it goes on sale or use it at Publix.

I did have to laugh at this. Mostly, because my dog would love it. Actually, I'm not sure if she would ever leave it.

Printable Coupon Round up and preview

2009-08-22T11:32:00.005-04:00

Dog Food Coupons

Cesar buy one/get on free
Note: You can also find these at Publix in the dog food aisle.

Pedigree buy one/get one free

Purina One Target

Purina any brand

Chef Michael's Target

Goodlife Dog or Cat Food here.

Coupon Preview for tomorrow
Purina Chef Michael’s Canine Creations Can – BOGO up to $1.19 (x9/21)
Purina Chef Michael’s Canine Creations Dry Dinners, 5oz Pouch – FREE up to $1.00 (x9/21)

Purina Alpo Canned Dog Food, 13.2oz or smaller – B2G1 up to 89 cents (x10/05)
Purina Alpo Canned Dog Food, 22oz - $1.00 off any 3 (x10/05)
Purina Beggin brand Dog Snack - $1.00 off any 2 (x11/22)
Purina Busy brand Chew Treat - $1.00 off any 2 (x11/22)

Dog Treats
Milkbone Essential Dog Treats here
Meaty Bone when you buy any chewlotta etc here.

When the fur baby is sick...

2009-08-20T08:54:00.003-04:00

I like to reference my dog as my fur baby. After all I frequently show pictures of her and talk about her achievements(she caught the dog treat in the AIR and ate it in 2 seconds!). This morning I woke up to less than pleasant surprises from her. Piles on the carpet that proved she was feeling less than stellar. Then while blow drying my hair I saw her leave another pile on the comforter. The fur baby is not feeling stellar. Something is not agreeing with her little doggy system and there is nothing more gross than dog puke. I feel like I should bring in a team of scientists to identify what she was eating.
My hypothesis is that the recent dog food we got is not agreeing with her or it's the new dentastix. Both are newer to her system and will be cut out of her diet. If that doesn't work, we are going to the vet. Unplanned vet visits are not pleasant for either one of us.

Over at Moneyapolis, she recently had a post from MSN talking about the cost of pet ownership in a time of hardship. I found it interesting how this article focused on how a pet may cost upwards of 10,000 over their life span. This, of course, is just an average based upon a survey in which people responded. If you asked me to guesstimate how much I spend on the fur baby I would have no idea. Here is what I spent just yesterday on the fur baby.

Target
2 boxes of Iams @ 1.18=2.36
2 bags of dentabones @ 1.44, used b1/g1 coupon=1.44
Total=3.80

Publix
Beneful 4lbs bags b1/g1@ 5.49 used 1.00(2)=3.49 for 8lbs of dog food.
Grand Total 7.29

I spent more on tipping my hairdresser earlier that day then I did on the fur baby. Also, if I had to cut back on spending dog treats much to her dismay would be the first to get the axe unless I could them for free like at Kmart this week.

Cheap Dog Treats around Town

2009-08-19T13:19:00.003-04:00

If your Kmart is doing double coupons this week you can get a great deal on Hartz Crunch'n'Clean dog treats. There was/is a 2.00 printable, I'm not sure if it's still available because I haven't been able to get it to print due to printer compatibility issues. If you already snagged it, then it will double up to 4.00 getting you free dog treats. Then you will also receive a catalina(coupon) for a free box of Milk Bone dog treats!

Target has some great dog treat clearance going on right now as well. I bought two boxes of Iams Healthy Weight Dog Biscuits for 1.18 a box! Then they have Pedigree dentabones(similar to the stix but thicker and less in a pack) for 1.44 a bag. I bought two and used the buy/get one coupon.

CVS has marrowbones for 1.99. Use the 1.00 off coupon (exp 8/23/09) and use the buy/get one coupon to get two bags for .99!

Publix will have Beggin Strips buy/get one free starting today or tomorrow(depending on your ad's start date mine is tomorrow). I'm pretty excited about this one as I have four coupons! Yippie!

A great dog food deal at Target

2009-08-18T16:50:00.002-04:00

Go to Hip2Save for how you can score inexpensive to free dog food at Target. While you are over there check out this post as well on how to get cheap dog biscuits. I wish my Kmart was doubling coupons, although at 1.79 plus the Milk Bone catalina it could be very well worth a trip anyway!

Printables

2009-08-18T15:45:00.004-04:00

Purina has coupons available on their website. Go here and take the quiz. Once you complete the quiz you will receive two links, one for wet food and another for dry food. I printed a dollar off any Purina brand dog food coupon that is good until Sept. 17th.

Thanks, I Heart Publix for pointing out this great savings. For the link head over to here.

Go play tic-tac-toe on The Goodlife Receipe website for a great 2.00 off coupon. Go here to play.

Go here to print a coupon for a Free Box of Meaty Bone Dog biscuits when you purchase any meaty bone or chew-lotta product.

Karma

2009-08-18T14:12:00.000-04:00

Remember how I talked to the Walgreen's manager about the register rewards and the problems I was having. Well he kindly said he was going to send me a giftcard. I got home from vacation yesterday to find his letter. However, the giftcard was missing in action. Where did it go? I don't know but the post office should as the letter was clearly ripped open and then put in one of those "sorry we messed up your mail bags!".
So do you think I should tell my manager friend or just complain to the post office or both?

Back to the blogging world

2009-08-18T13:48:00.003-04:00

My apologies for my extended absence. I went on a very drama filled vacation. However, it was a very nice vacation minus certain events that occurred.

Here is a better now than never run down of the deals.

Target
Iams Cat food is on sale for $14.00 for an 8lb bag(is it just me or does that seem on high side?)
-Use the 1.00 off any Iams from the August P&G

All Beneful Dog Food is on sale(although prices are not listed in the ad.)
-use the 3.50 coupon from the give a bowl campaign(may have ended)

Keep an eye out on Back to College Storage. I found some great bins last year that I still use to store doggy items like leashes, toys and one raincoat.

Publix
Beneful Dog food is on sale buy one/get one for 3.5lb bags.
-3.50 coupon from Give a Bowl Campaign or
-3.00 coupon from Purina dog insurance campaign.
If you have either coupon(2 of them) this would mean free dog food plus overage!
Please note depending on when your ad starts today or tomorrow would be the last day for this!

Coming up for the week of 8/20

Purina Beggin’ Strips Brand Dog Snack Original Bacon, Cheese and Bacon or Original Beef and Bacon, 6-oz pkg, or Canadian Cuts, 5-oz pkg BOGO $3.49
-$1/2 from 07-12-09 RP
-$1.50/1 PRINT
-$1 off Purina Busy Bone wyb Purina Beggin Strips Peelie
-$2.50/1 Purina Treats PUBLIX Q Saving for All Seasons Booklet

Purina Tidy Cats Scoop Cat Litter Premium: Original or Power Blend; or Original Formula or Cat Box Filler, For Multiple Cats, 14-lb pkg BOGO $6.99
-$1/1 08-09-09 RP

Thanks to I Heart publix for the preview and coupon matches!

Wags frustration

2009-08-11T10:19:00.002-04:00

It seems like on almost every Walgreen's post a blogger puts up someone voices their frustration about the Register Reward program. The way it is set up is you buy an item, a register reward(RR) prints out the dollar amount stated in the ad. When you redeem the RR it is used like a manufacter's coupon on your receipt. There are times when they don't print as they claim they will. I was told today by a store manager that they don't really know how or when they print. It depends on how a manufacturer has set up the reward for their items.
Here is how I interpret this. Some manufacturer's don't care if you use coupons they put out to buy items, like Colgate. Other manufacturer's don't want you to use coupons that will exceed the product's purchase price. For instance Jergen's is 5.99 this week with a 5.00 register reward. If you try to use your 6.00 Reach reward along with a small filler, the 5.00 register reward won't print because the 6.00 is too close to the actual purchase price.
It is a very confusing system they have set up. As consumer you have no idea how the RR is going to be set up by a manufacturer. It also doesn't help when they say you won't get one to print and you do. Cashiers can be very rude about the entire system and as managers they can't force an RR to print for you. Sure, they could still honor the price through a gift card but I don't think they will make a practice of doing this as manufacturer's won't reimburse that cost to the stores.
I think Walgreen's has a lot of work to do with their register reward system. It's confusing for consumers and stores. Along with that, they took away their rebate program. Not that I think they need to have both. However, the rebate program actually worked. There was chatter on the web that they will move to a CVS like system. I think that would be very beneficial to them and solve a lot of the frustrations.
I'll still shop at Walgreen's but only when the deals are super supburb!

Cesar's Promotion

2009-08-10T15:00:00.002-04:00

Hip2Save has a great post about Cesar's giving away dog food start 8/22. Go here for the full details of the promotion and another link to a buy one/get one coupon.

Walgreen's also has a .50 store coupon for Purina Dog Food 3.5-4lb bags. Although I am less than please with Walgreen's right now about their inconsistent Register Reward policies and when they will print versus will not. I have contact corporate about it. Once I get an answer I'll make sure to post it.

Free Dog Sleeping Bag

2009-08-10T09:24:00.001-04:00

Go over to Sales Addict here to get the scoop on how you can get a free Doggy Sleeping bag.
I love how the picture she has up is a beagle!

Purina Dog Food Coupon

2009-08-10T09:18:00.002-04:00

Go over to Coupons.com and select the zip code 75211. There is a 2.00 off any 20lb. Purina Dog Chow dog food coupon. I printed mine today and it's valid through 9/9.

Weekly Deals and Steal

2009-08-09T14:13:00.002-04:00

Target: Pedigree Dog Food with 20% bonus is 10.99. Keep an eye out for dog treats and food on clearance that could have some great coupon match ups.

Rite Aid: Iams 4lb bags are 4.99 this week. Use the 1.00 off coupon from the 8/2 P&G insert to get it for 3.99 a bag. If you sent in for the free Iams coupon, this would be a good time it.

CVS: I found milkbone rawhides on clearance for 2.00 each. Other chew sticks were as low as 1.75. A great way to use those 5/25.0o coupons!

Speaking of great deals. I had a great drug store run this morning. I went to Rite Aid to use the in store Zyrtec coupon with the 4.00 coupon from the 8/2 inserts. I got 2 45 count bottles for 42.32. I used my FSA card to pay for them. Then I submitted for the J&J spend 50.00 get a 25.00 gift card, a 10.00 gc from Zyrtec rewards and then another 10.00 rebate from Zyrtec. I will get 45.00 back!
The biggest surprise I got today was at Walgreen's. I was already planning on doing the Reach Toothpaste deal. I had 2 3/3.00 coupons. When I got into the aisle I found they had marked down the Reach Ultra to just 1.09! I thought well even if I don't get the RR on this it's still worth it to buy three for only .27! Not only where they just .27 I got the 6.00 RR on it! Now that is what I call an excellent deal.
It came at a great time for me. I was beginning to feel a little thrown off my game when CVS changed how tax applies to ECBs. Then Walgreen's was putting out okay ads, etc. Today was just the boost I needed to get back in the game.

CVS Coupon

2009-08-09T09:31:00.003-04:00

There is a great $5.00 off any 25.00 purchase coupon for CVS. Go here for the scoop.

Remember this week there will be some great coupons in the paper for your pets.

Changes

2009-08-07T15:29:00.003-04:00

Please be patient with me while I make some design changes here at the Frugal Beagle. I'm not an expert nor do I pretend to be. However, I've decided to give it a shot.

Feedback is always appreciated and welcomed.

Coupon Insert for 8/9

2009-08-06T09:57:00.003-04:00

According to Jenny over at Southern Savers, the upcoming coupon inserts promises to be very pet heavy. Go here for the complete list.
Some highlights from it, keep in mind that Kmart may be doubling coupons again the week of 8/16.

$3/1 Purina Beneful brand Dog Food, 15.5lb+ bag, any variety - (x10/31)
$1/1 Purina Beneful brand Snackin’ Slices Dog Snacks, any size - (x11/8)
$2/1 Purina Dog Chow 15.5lb+ bag - (x8/23)
$1/1 Purina Dog Chow 3.15lb+ bag - (x8/23)

These should match up nicely with one of Target's giftcard deals or a Publix BOGO deal.

Potentially Free Chef Michael's Dog Food

2009-08-05T11:44:00.002-04:00

Common Sense with Money has the following scenario where you could get free dog food. However, I'm a tad skeptical about this deal. Here is why.
1. Target prices vary by region and store. For instance, what one store might have on a temporary price cut, the same store in town may not. Temporary price cuts are triggered by store sales on items and distribution center stock. Hence why it varies by store and where you live.
2. Many times Target will not adjust coupons to make an item free. Technically, their policy is to allow a store and man. coupon. However, really it is up to each store once again on how they enforce this policy. Sometimes it will go through without problem and sometimes it will not.
3. I don't know how often this Purina coupon resets. However, if you've already printed it, you may not be able to reprint.

Your better bet would be to do the second scenario where you get a $5.00 gift card. There is less chance that the coupons will not go through as your total would be above just tax and less reason for them to reject your coupon. Also, because this is in the store ad, the price will not vary and you know what you will be paying before you go in the store.

Free Dog Treat Sample

2009-08-03T16:53:00.001-04:00

Go here to request your free sample of Doggy Delightz dog treats. They are all natural and made with organic ingredients!

Friskies Sweepstakes

2009-08-03T16:48:00.002-04:00

Normally, I don't post the various sweepstakes but this one seems like your likelihood of winning is worth posting.
Friskies Worlds of Wonder is giving away

Play the Worlds of Wonder Sweepstakes and you could win one of thousands of online instant-win prizes:

FREE Friskies® dry cat food – 24 prizes available per day!
Friskies cat food bowl – 10 prizes available per day!

Go here to register and find out more details on this sweepstakes. You will need codes found from their packages in order to play. However, if you have a cat and buy this brand it shouldn't be difficult. You can also request codes by mail. It ends 1/2010.

Weekly Deals

2009-08-02T09:36:00.004-04:00

Look for the $1.00 off any Iams coupon in today's P&G. This would pair nicely with the Iams Natural on clearance at Target.
There are also dog treats on clearance at 15% off. Check your store for the specifics as every store is different.
Target is also offering a $5.00 gift card when you buy any two items shown.
Chef Michael's Dry Dog food(4.5lbs) at 9.99
Use the 1.50 off Target coupon found here.
Purina Dog Chow(20 lbs) at 9.99
if you still have the 3.50 off any Purina coupon this would pair nicely with this deal.
Purina One(8lbs) at 9.99.
Go to pg 31 to see the rest of the items that are a part of this deal.

San Diego Zoo Coupon

2009-07-29T13:59:00.003-04:00

Save $7.00 off your next zoo ticket through Petco on a best value ticket.

J.C. Penny coupon

2009-07-29T11:17:00.003-04:00

Save 15% instore or online with this coupon. Go through ebates and get cash back on your online purchase. It is valid July 29th-August 1st which pairs nicely with tax free weekend here in Georgia.
Now while J.C. Penny doesn't carry pet products(at least that I can find). If you need to replace anything your pet may have used as a chew toy(like your shoes) this could actually work out quite well for you. Or perhaps you are thinking about getting new pillows and turning your old pillows into a pet bed. Maybe, you've been eyeing new towels and are going to donate your old ones to the humane society.
There are various ways you can make this purchase pet related without actually buying a pet product.
I know, my logic for spending can be dangerous at times. Trust me, my wallet knows this allll too well.

Deals and Steals

2009-07-29T11:01:00.002-04:00

Milkbone Dog treats will be on sale at Publix buy one/get one for the 7/29 or 7/30 ad(ads start either on Wed. or Thurs. depdending on your area). There are also b1/g1 coupons from the 6/7 smart source.
While in the dog food aisle see if they have the b1/g1 pedigree treats coupon!

Alpo canned foods has another b1/g1 coupon available by going here and playing the mix n match game.

In the upcoming P&G insert coupon previews are showing a 1.00 off coupon! I feel this has been long over due, I can't even remember the last time they had one!

Free Issue of Dogs Life

2009-07-28T15:55:00.002-04:00

Head over to Hip2Save to see how you can get a free issue of Dogs Life magazine.

Breed does matter

2009-07-28T15:34:00.002-04:00

Here at the Frugal Beagle I wrote the start of a series on adopting a dog called "So you want a Dog....
Recently, I was talking to my sister about our dogs. We both love beagles, a lot, enough where one day we hope to have a Beagle rescue. She was talking about this desire when the other person said to her " Be careful of adopting an adult dog from the pound". This person had a horrible experience with a dog she rescued. Mostly, because she decided she wanted the pretty dog and knew nothing about the breed. She chose a dog that did not fit her lifestyle and resulted in her not keeping the dog. The Minnesota Humane Society lists on their website why pets were turned in and often the reason is something that could have been avoided in the first place like "too big for an apartment". These are reasons that simple research could have brought their attention before they adopted. It's not cheap adopting a dog. Even a free dog is going to require a vet check up and basic supplies like food and a leash.
I also find it amusing how many people worry that if they adopt a dog from a rescue or shelter they will get "someone else's problem.". Here is what I say to that.
1. Puppies not given proper training will have behavioral problems. Has anyone else watched the Dog Whisperer or It's Me or the Dog? These are professional trainers that come into people's homes to work with the dog about bad behavior. All of those dogs they show are not bad dogs because that's just their personality. It's because their owners don't have set routines and don't enforce certain good behaviors.
2. Many rescues work to learn the dogs disposition and manners before placing them up for adoption. A solid rescue will disclose behavior problems along with if the dog gets a long with cats, other dogs and children. You will learn MORE about the dog than you would by just going to a breeder or pet store because someone has spent time with your to be pet.
3. You can teach an old dog new tricks. When I first got my dog she was not potty trained. Now she is and while it wasn't an easy process. It was well worth it.
4. A full grown dog is just that, you dont' have to guess how big they will get and go through various crates. You can get the right size on the first try.
5. Health problems will be known when you adopt them. I know this isn't always the case but chances are your dog may already be spayed or neutered. Your dog may have health problems but if you get them from a rescue they will tell you what those problems are and you can make that decision.

I am passionate about adopting adult dogs from shelters and rescue groups. At least consider it the next time you think about getting a new pet. It can be a very rewarded experience, if you do the proper research about what type of breed is best for you and don't just decide you want a Marley dog because it's cute.

Coupons

2009-07-27T10:21:00.003-04:00

Yesterday's paper had a coupon for a free can of mighty dog. I did not receive it in my paper but my sister in the upper Midwest did. If your area did not carry the coupon you can always check an online trading group, coupon service or Ebay.

Right now most stores are focused on back to school with low cost school supplies and clothing. I'm currently stocking up on school supplies like highlighters, pens and office paper to donate to my local humane society. Many blogs are doing posts on creative ways to use school supplies like Freebies for Mom and others. There are some neat suggestions for those of us without school age children. Another way to take advantage of the folders and glue sticks would be to make an emergency file for your pet. Use a standard folder or file folder to hold all their vet visits, medication information, along with any allergies. One place with all the information you need on hand to plan for upcoming visits(for instance your pet will need their bordetella vaccine every 6 months.) and budget accordingly. Also, you could keep another folder with receipts in case a great pet food rebate comes up!

Beneful Coupon

2009-07-23T09:29:00.001-04:00

Get a 5.00 off Beneful coupon here. This would be great to use with a Target giftcard deal or Publix sale.
Get yours now!

Free Iams Prebiotic Cat Food

2009-07-22T14:04:00.003-04:00

Go here and log into your P&G Everyday solutions account or create one. Verify your address and receive a coupon for a free bag of Iam Prebiotic Cat food!

Go here for a mail in rebate for Feline Fresh Cat Litter up to a 5.99 savings!

Ways to help your local Shelters

2009-07-22T09:17:00.002-04:00

The sluggish economy has effected many Americans in various ways. Increasing home foreclosures also mean an increase of pets being surrendered to shelters every day. Here are some simple ways you can help shelters in your area.

1. Check their website to see what type of donations they are in need of right now. This can vary from food, leashes, used towels and bedding(for the animals to sleep on), to things that are on sale right now like office supplies(3 ring binders, paper, pens, etc).

2. Check to see if they participate in a recycling program. My local shelter sends in used cell phones to raise funds. I've also seen where they take old printer cartridges.

3. Volunteer.

4. Consider becoming a foster parent.

5. Change your buying habits to support causes you care about such as animal shelters. Many companies are doing campaigns where a certain percentage of their sales goes to help animals in shelters like Pedigree and Science Diet. Other companies like Target support St. Jude's and United Way. Learn about where you shop to make your dollars go farther.

Save 10% off your next Petco trip!

2009-07-20T11:18:00.001-04:00

Go here for this great money saving coupon. It's good through 8/15/09 and you will need to show your Petco P.A.L.S card.

Publix Pet Treat Deals

2009-07-17T14:42:00.003-04:00

Publix has several pet treat offers running from July 11-August 7th 2009.

Mix or Match 3 for 6.99
Milkbone Chewy Dog Treats
Meaty Bone Dog Biscuits:Meaty Bone Chew-lotta or Denta-Delicious $1 (7/17/09)
Chewlotta Dog snacks: coupons $1.00 off, buy any chewlotta get a free Meaty Bone Dog Biscuit
Snausages Beef and Cheese
Pup-Peroni Dog Snacks: 1.00 off printable here or Pup-Peroni Dog Snacks, 4.8oz+ $1 (8/2/09)
Milkbone Gravy Bones: Milk-Bone Dog Snacks, any 26 oz. or smaller B1G1F up to $4.98 (8/2/09)

Pedigree: Use Buy one/Get one free coupon available in aisle.
Jumbone Mega Chew 3.99
Dentabone Treat for Dogs 2/$4.00
Pedigree Marrowbone 2.99
Breathbusters 2.49
Jumbone 2/$5.00
Dentastix 2/6.00 use 2.50 off 1 coupon here use with Buy/One Get coupon and get two bags for .25 each!
Pedigree + 3/24.9 Use Buy/One Get coupon here

Note: This week Publix has Pedigree Good Bites b/g free. Use the b/g coupon from the aisle display and get two packs FOR FREE!

Goodlife recipe whole treats 2/$6.00:Goodlife Recipe Treats for Dogs $1 (9/12/09)

Goodlife Cat Treats 2/$4.00: Goodlife Recipe Treats for Cats $1 (9/12/09)

Baking Soda and it's Pet Friendly Uses

2009-07-17T14:31:00.002-04:00

Baking Soda, many of us know of it's freshening properties but it has many other uses besides baking and freshening. Here are some great ways you can use it with your pets.

1. Sprinkle baking sod in the litter box on the top and bottom to keep it smelling fresh.
2. Make your own kitty litter by combing a small box and 3 inches of sandy clay.
3. Brush your pet's teeth
4. Sprinkle baking soda around your pet's food bowls to keep pests away.
5. Relieve bug bites with a paste of basking soda with a little bit of water to make a paste.

Save on Science Diet Prescription Dog Food!

2009-07-16T09:56:00.002-04:00

VCA vet offices are partnering with Hill's Science Diet to offer 20% back on the purchase of 5 Science diet or prescriptrion diet items. You will receive a check for 20% of the total purchase price that you can then use towards any product or service at the same vet!
Combine this offer with the Hill's Science Diet Prescription Dog food rebate for $25.00 and really maximize your savings! This rebate offer is good through Jan. 2010.
To locate your local VCA office go here.

Cesar brand dog food is introducing a new variety to their line up. Go here for a buy one/get one coupon.

And for those of you signed up for Petsmart Perks look for a new mailer with coupons for dog food and grooming services. Combine those coupons with the Petsmart coupon I posted here.
The mailer had a 5.00 off Science Diet coupon that you could combine with a manufacturer's coup for very cheap Science Diet(like 1.99 or .99 depending on what coups you have). Even without the mailer you should be able to get some great dog food deals with the coupon!

7/12 Coupon Inserts

2009-07-12T12:06:00.003-04:00

There will be two coupon inserts this week. Here are some pet coupons I saw on the preview.

Red Plum
$1.00 off when you buy two beggin strips/tbonz
.50 off when you buy 2 Pounce cat treats
$2.00 off Whiskas dry food for cats
$1.00 off Whiskas wet food for cats 10 pack.

Smartsource
$5.00 off Rapid Pet Bathing System

Great Deal on Flea/heartworm preventative

2009-07-09T21:30:00.002-04:00

Check out this great deal Petcarerx.com is offering right now. I just bought a 6 month supply of Sentinel, which is used to prevent fleas and worms by a pill for just 54.00! That's $9.00 a month for both flea AND worm prevention. Before my co-worker told me about this product I was paying 9.00 a month on just flea preventative. The costs will vary by your pet's weight. Mine fell into the 11-25lb category so here is what the deal looked like for me.

63.99 cost for a 6 month supply.
-5.00 offer through Petcarerx when you spend $35.00
this is applied automatically no code needed or use
-10.00 off with the code "clip439"
This is valid through 7-31-09
Free shipping for spending 35.00 dollars
=53.99
Plus, I will earn 12% back through ebates on my purchase by using their link. Plus, they say I earned a 5.00 off my next purchase coupon.
They also have a pet points program where you earn points every purchase 1 point=1 dollar spent. You can also earn pet points by referring people to their website.

Depending on what you buy, you will need to enter your vet's information. It is simple and easy for you to do. My whole order took me about five minutes to place and that was because I kept popping open windows to find coupon codes. If you are not a member of ebates use my link on the right side to sign up! You'll get a bonus for signing up and so will I, which is what I call a win/win.

Low Cost Vaccinations!

2009-07-09T21:11:00.003-04:00

TailSpin here in Savannah has partnered with Landmark Vet services to offer a low cost vaccination clinic this Saturday(July 11th) for Students, Seniors and Military personal. All shots will be just $10.00 each. 2 dogs per person is the limit and appointments sign in begins at 1:30pm. They will offer this great service from 2-4pm.
Go here for more information.

Deals and Coupons

2009-07-07T14:52:00.004-04:00

Here is a recap of some ongoing deals.

Rite Aid has a $5.00 SCR on Hartz Ultra Plus flea preventative. Use the 2.00 off coupon here. If you are taking advantage of other SCR don't forget to use the $5.00 off your 25.00 purchase coupon here. Transfer a prescription(s) and get a 25.00 gift card to use!
If I could get the coupon to print(Smartsource refuses to believe my printer is set correctly) I would do this deal as I just used my last tube of K9 Advantix.

Get a $2.00 off Purina Puppy Chow coupon here. If you have a Meijer near you, this would be a great time to stock up on dog food. For the scoop go here, Mercedes over at Common Sense with Money has the details.

Do you have an adorable picture of your pet dressed up for the 4th of July? Great news, that picture could win you a year's supply of dog food. Go here for the details.

Also, at one of my CVS' I noticed they had dog treats marked down to .62 a bag. It didn't work into my deal scenario and I'm in the process of moving, so I didn't buy any. However, that is a great price point!

Weekly Deals

2009-07-05T09:46:00.002-04:00

Target
Milkbone treats are 2.39. Use the b1/g1 coupon from the 6/7 Redplum and get two boxes for 2.39!

Pupperoni treats are 2.39 use the 1.00 off coupon here and get a bag for 1.39.

Kroger
Cesar dog food is 5/4.00. Use the B1/g1 coupon or the B2/G1 coupon(found at Kmart).
Pedigree 15lb bags are 10.69
Use the 1.50 or 2.00 off coupon from the 6/14 insert. The 2.00 off coupon I found at Publix.

Pet Sitting

2009-07-02T09:49:00.002-04:00

Currently right now I am pet sitting for my co-worker. She has quite the zoo which consists of a parrot, 2 dogs, 3 cats and fish. Add to that my pup and you can see I definitely have my hands full! However, I love it and enjoy every moment.

It did get me thinking though, what do you do when you go on vacation with your pet? There are several options to choose. Here are the ones I thought of while brainstorming.

1. Have a friend or family member watch your pet. This is my personal favorite.
2. Kennel or Pet resort
3. Pet sitting service
4. Bring your pet with you

Obviously each option has a certain level of cost and planning involved with it. Most kennels require proof of recent vaccinations as do Pet sitting services. Time is a large factor including how long you will be away and what hours the kennel or pet service are available. The biggest factor for us frugals would be cost. Friends or family would be the cheapest of the options because you could negotiate with them. I often trade services such as you watch my dog for x days and I will watch yours for x days. You could also agree on a minimum amount you pay per day, say $5.00. Here are some factors I use to determine what the best agreement would be.

1. Will it require you to go to their house or will their pet come to yours?
2. How many days?
3. How many pets you will be watching? One dog is very different than 2.
4. Does your pet have special needs like medicine or allergies?
5. How well do they get along with your pets?

If anyone else has any input please leave a comment!

Rite Aid-Hartz Deal

2009-07-01T12:01:00.002-04:00

This month Rite Aid has Hartz Flea Control as a Single Check Rebate(SCR)

Rebate #190

Valid from 06/28/09 to 07/25/09

$5.00 Rebate
Hartz

Purchase One (1):
• Ultra Guard Pro Flea & Tick Drops

LIMIT TWO (2) $5.00 REBATES

Get a 2.00 off coupon here for Hartz Ultra Guard Pro

Rite Aid also has a save $5.00 off your $25.00 purchase coupon available here.

You can use both coupons if your total comes to 25.00 dollars. Use the $5.00 off coupon first and then any additional coupons. Then save your receipt and submit for the rebate online on the Rite Aid website.

Hot Petsmart Coupon!

2009-06-30T14:55:00.002-04:00

There is a $5.00 off any $25.00 purchase coupon here. It expires July 25th, which gives you plenty of time to use it.

Ways to use it
1. Use free Iams bag coupon if you sent in for it. Today is the last day to do so! Remember, Iams has a satisfaction guaranteed.
2. Eukanuba $5.00 off any puppy food coupon, if you signed up for it. If not there is still time to send in for it. I received mine within three weeks.
3. Science Diet's Nature's best get a $5.00 off coupon printable.
4. Purina Pro Plan $3.00 off coupon
5. Various Pedigree coupons for dog treats etc.

Coupons

2009-06-30T10:12:00.002-04:00

Go here for a $5.00 off Science Diet Nature's Best Natural Balance Dog food. You will need to be a registered user for their website to access the coupon.

Petco is having an online sale for Flea and Tick topicals. Go through Ebates and earn additional cash back on your purchase. These prices seems competitive with other online sites and are less than what you would pay in your vet's office.

Get a free health exam from your local VCA vet office. Go here for more information. Personally, I try to avoid larger chain vet offices. They are typically more expensive than local pet hospitals. I konw this from personal experience. I originally took my dog to a large chain vet and the visit alone was $20 more than what I pay now at my vet's office. I did not have a great experience either at the large chain. However, if you are concerned about something go on with your pet this might be a great way to get that checked out. However, do be aware that this only covers the exam, not any treatment services.

Free Sample of doggie detangler available here. This would be great for those of you with long hair pups.

Get $3.00 off Purina Pro Plan dog food here.