Signing up for email lists - Are the savings worth it?

This is a question I get asked a lot. Is it really worth having my inbox flooded with newsletters and various other emails from pet food companies? In my opinion, yes, it is very worth it. Not only are the newsletters often filled with valuable tips, especially for new pet owners, but it is oftentimes how companies release their coupons to the public. Multiple times a month I receive coupons or other special offers in my email, some of them a much higher value than those I would find in the newspaper. Even if you only have one animal it is worth it. I have two cats, and though I will often pick up food for my mother's five (yes, 5!) dogs when I find a good deal, I am not actively purchasing for them. But I do donate a lot (I'm actually in the process of trying to start a pet food distribution day with a local food bank!), and so having those savings available is very worth it to me.

Each person really needs to determine whether it is worth it for THEM as an individual. I personally don't mind deleting multiple emails if I don't feel like reading them - others hate a crowded inbox. One suggestion I will make is to set up an email account separate from your personal email - there are many choices available, such as GMail or Hotmail. That way when I sign up for any newsletters or mailing lists, I can give them my second email address, and keep my main email address for emails that I may need to respond to quickly, such as personal or business emails. It keeps my main email "clutter" free, but still allows me to receive the savings and tips that comes with receiving pet food company newsletters.

Whether or not you choose to sign-up for a company's emails, it is always a great idea to stop by their website from time to time to see if there are any additional savings or deals to take advantage of. That is how I find out about rebates and coupons from new companies, or companies that do not have a mailing list. Here are some great company sites to check out, and while you are there consider signing up for their emails.

Wellness Pet Food: Receive exclusive money-saving coupons in your email.
Halo, Purely for Pets: Sign up for printable coupons and other helpful information.
Holistic Select: Offers new subscribers a coupon for $5 off food!
Nutro: New Canadian subscribers can receive a coupon for $5 CAD off a bag of food!

The Great Catsby Event and Giveaway!

The Great Catsby Giveaway Event hosted by Parsimonious Pash and co-hosted by Bloggity Blog and Saved by Grace!

We all are so excited to bring you this huge cat event chalked full of great prizes for everyone who owns a cat! There will be multiple winners in this giveaway - 27 total winners!!! This giveaway really is meant for all of you crazy cat owners out there who are like all of us bloggers bringing you this giveaway as well as the companies sponsoring it! So, here we are spoiling your cats just like we spoil ours!

THE PRIZES:

Litter Robot	Kitty A Go Go Litter Box	Double Cat Feeder Bowl & Silicon Mat from the Martha Stewart Pets Collection from PetSmart	Zanies Froggie Cat Tunnel Cat Toy	KV Supply $25.00 Gift Card
$25.00 Gift Certificate From Mr. Chewy	Tails to Scales Pet Supply $25.00 Gift Card	Neko Flies Cat Toys	Ace Cat Furniture Cat Bed	Newman's Own Organic Cat Food Sample Box
Mr Green Cat Deodorizer	Newman's Own Organics Kitty Sample Pack	Purina Cat Food Sample Pack	Soft Claws Kitty Nail Caps	Ace Cat Furniture Cat Toys
Zainies Froggie and Duck Catnip Toys!	Halo Cat Food!	Lucy's Cat Grass!	The Worlds Best Cat Litter!	Fresh News Cat Litter - 2 WINNERS
Precious Cat Attract Cat Litter	Feline Pine Litter	Arm & Hammer Litter	Cat Collar from Mommy of 2 Little Monsters	Vita Nip Catnip
Slurp 'N Fresh Pet Breath Freshener - 3 Sample Sized Bottles	Pawbreakers Eats Edible Animal Treats	Pawalla Mystery Box

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I want to say a special thanks to the generous sponsors Zaines Toys who sponsored a $50.00 prize pack, KV Supply and Newmans Own Organics Premium Pet Products. 

This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ and will run from September 1st-September 15th.

All you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Winners will have 48 hours to respond to their notification email before a new winner is chosen. All winning entries will be verified.

Good Luck Everyone!!!

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New Halo pet food coupons for June

Halo, Purely For Pets is a great, all-natural pet food brand. They offer both dry and canned formulas for dogs and cats, as well as some yummy treats! They have never been recalled, and are the exclusive sponsors behind FreeKibble.com. Check out these great coupons they are offering for June!

• $1 off any can of Halo, Purely for Pets dog or cat food
• $2 off any bag of Spot's Stew treats (excluding individual sizes)
• $3 off any 6lb. or larger bag of Spot's Stew
• $2 off any bag of Halo Spot's Stew, any size
• $3 off Holisticlean Dog or Cat formula
• $1 off any Treats (excludes Chew Sticks)

Halo pet food can be found in many pet stores across the U.S., including Petco. Find a store that carries Halo here.

New pet food coupons from Halo!

Here are some great coupons from the people at Halo Pets! All coupons expire November 15, 2011. Be sure to print yours and use them soon!

Save $1 on any can Spot's Stew
Save $1.50 on any jar of Liv-a-Littles treats
Save $2 on any grooming product
Save $2 on a bag of Spot's Stew, any size
Save $5 on any 28lb. bag or larger of Spot's Stew

$20 Intro-Kits from Halo Pets!

For a limited time Halo Pets is offering an intro-kit for dogs or cats for $20! These kits are regularly $33.48, so if you have been thinking about trying out this food with your pet now is the time to do it! To make it even better, they are offering free shipping on all kits!

The intro-kits include:

Four (4) cans of Spot's Stew
Spot's Stew Chicken Kibble (3 lb. for cats, 4 lb. bag for dogs)
Pouch of Halo Pet's treats

This is a really great all natural food that has won numerous awards, including being the only brand of food recognized by the National Canine Cancer Foundation. There is only one intro-kit allowed per customer, and supplies are limited, so order yours now.

Also, while you are on the site sign up for their email newsletter. In your first email they will send you a coupon for 2 free cans of Halo Spot's Stew, any variety!

New coupons from Halo for September/October!

Halo is an all natural brand of dog and cat food. They are the only brand recognized by the National Canine Cancer Foundation, and use only fresh meats, poultry, and fish (no chicken meal). Their products can be found at Petco and other specialty pet stores. Here are some great coupons to use:

$2.50 off any Small Breed Spot's Stew, any size
$1.00 off any Liv-a-Little treats
$1.00 off any can of Spot's Stew for dogs or cats
$2.00 off any size bag of Spot's Stew
$3.00 off any bag Spot's Stew, 6 lbs. or larger
$2.50 off NEW grain-free Spot's Stew for cats

All coupons print in .pdf form, and all expire October 15. 2011.