(PRESS RELEASE) Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, donated 15,000 chew toys to leading national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society and its network of shelters and rescue groups in 2025 through their CHEWS for Good campaign.
This year, Nylabone celebrated 70 years of Chew Happiness with the CHEWS for Good campaign, donating a chew toy to a shelter dog for each Nylabone receipt uploaded to Nylabonecares.com. In addition to donating 15,000 chew toys for a donation value of $70,000, Nylabone entered participating pet parents to win prizes like gift cards and a grand prize worth up to $30,000.
“At the heart of our organization is the passion and purpose to give all dogs the healthiest, happiest way to do what they love: chew!” said Glen S. Axelrod, President and CEO of Nylabone Products. “That’s why we wanted to celebrate our 70th birthday by encouraging fellow pet parents to help us give shelter dogs a safe, non-destructive chewing outlet as they wait to find their forever homes.”
Throughout the campaign, Nylabone’s chew toys were distributed across the country to Best Friends locations in Kanab, Utah; Los Angeles, California; Bentonville, Arkansas; Houston, Texas; the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah; Best Friends partner shelters in Chicago, Illinois; and more rescue groups in the Best Friends Animal Society network. Donations in Texas and the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary helped dogs displaced by the Texas floods in July 2025.
Founded in 1984, Best Friends is dedicated to making the entire country no-kill, which means saving every healthy and treatable pet in shelters. The national organization runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,500 shelters and rescue organizations.
Nylabone knows just how much joy dogs add to every pet parent’s life. They also understand that chewing is a dog’s natural way to cope with stress, separation anxiety, and boredom. That’s why it’s their mission to promote healthy, non-destructive behavior so dogs can safely satisfy their urge to chew.
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To learn more about the Nylabone Cares program, go to https://www.nylabone.com/about-us/nylabone-cares.
About Nylabone
Nylabone, a leader in healthy chewing since 1955, crafts high-quality chew toys, tasty chew treats, exciting play toys, and innovative dental solutions. A family-founded company, Nylabone has a history of helping pet parents take the best possible care of their dogs. They are committed to developing world-class solutions for destructive chewing, separation anxiety, dental health, and more, helping dogs live fuller, happier lives. Recommended by veterinarians, Nylabone products encourage a positive relationship between humans and their furry best friends. To put it simply, Nylabone Chews Best! For more information, visit www.nylabone.com. Nylabone is a brand owned by TFH Publications, Inc. TFH Publications, Inc. is a subsidiary of California-based Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) and has been a leader in responsible animal care for over 70 years.
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 45 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,500 shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and make it accessible to the public — empowering communities with critical insights into the needs of their local shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together, we can Save Them All.
