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NOW LIVE: Kriser's Christmas in July Contest

Kriser's has launched its 3rd annual Christmas in July contest! Voting is now underway through July 22 on Kriser's Facebook page to determine the top three winning animal shelters or rescue groups in each of Kriser’s operating markets: Chicago, Denver and Southern California.

Kriser’s Christmas in July contest will collectively provide more than $20,000 worth of donations in all-natural pet food and supplies to the winning organizations in Southern California. Winners are decided by community votes via Kriser’s Facebook page. Southern California’s first runner-up, I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue, was able to feed 90 dogs for more than 10 months with last year’s donations.

Launched in 2011, Christmas in July was created to help combat the costs associated with the care of animals in the nation’s 5,000 shelters starting with those based in the communities surrounding Kriser’s 19 retail locations. On average, the cost of food, supplies, medical care and basic training can reach up to $900 annually per cat or dog.

A full list of participating organizations in the Southern California portion of Kriser’s Christmas in July contest is listed below. 

  • A Cat's Tale
  • Barks of Love
  • Brittany Foundation
  • Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets
  • Happy Strays
  • ICARE Dog Rescue
  • Irvine Animal Care Center
  • Mutt Match LA
  • Sante D'Or Adoption Center
  • What's Up Dog! LA

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