Nylabone Cares™ Gives Back With $1.3 Million of Donations in 2025

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, has donated chew toys and treats valued at more than $1.3 million, along with monetary contributions, to animal welfare organizations in 2025. The donations were made through Nylabone Cares™, the brand’s program dedicated to supporting shelter dogs, service animals, and other canines preparing for a new life and family.

Nylabone has donated chew toys and treats valued at more than $1.3 million, along with monetary contributions, to animal welfare organizations in 2025.

Throughout 2025, Nylabone donated over 100,000 durable chew toys to animal shelters across the United States. Designed to safely satisfy dogs’ natural urge to chew, Nylabone® chew toys help encourage non-destructive behavior, ease anxiety and stress, and keep dogs enriched and engaged as they wait to find their forever homes.

To commemorate Nylabone’s 70^th birthday, the brand launched CHEWS For Good™ with Best Friends Animal Society. For every 2025 purchase, Nylabone will donate a chew toy to shelter dogs at Best Friends Animal Society-affiliated shelters and rescues—up to 25,000 chew toys! Pet parents can participate by uploading their Nylabone® receipt to nylabonecares.com.

“For more than 70 years, we’ve recognized how much of an impact dogs make on our lives—and how much of an impact chewing makes on theirs,” said Glen S. Axelrod, President and CEO of Nylabone Products. “Giving dogs in need quality, durable chew toys not only enriches their own lives but teaches them the non-destructive chewing habits they need to live happily with their future pet parents.”

Nylabone Cares supports a variety of shelters, rescues, and assistance dog organizations nationwide including but not limited to: American Humane Society, America's VetDogs, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, and the ASPCA. The program is also dedicated to supporting nonprofits in Nylabone’s home state of New Jersey and the surrounding areas, such as Monmouth County SPCA, Popcorn Park Zoo, Associated Humane Societies of NJ, and North Shore Animal League. In addition, Nylabone employees helped local families during the holiday season by donating Thanksgiving turkeys to Fulfill Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Over the past year, Nylabone has teamed up with several charities to fund critical campaigns and projects. For the seventh consecutive year, the brand donated $1 for each pink chew toy sold to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For its fourth year partnering with the American Humane Military Working Dog Reunification Project, Nylabone sponsored the reunion of retired military working dog Erika with her former handler, Staff Sergeant Tara of the U.S. Air Force.

To advance its mission of helping people and pets in need, Nylabone contributed to Operation Bark Drop, which collects goods from local businesses to support shelters. The brand also donated chew toys to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, supplying vital tools for dogs in training to guide those with vision loss.

These donations align with the Central Garden & Pet Impact strategy, which is dedicated to making positive changes through philanthropic work, focusing on protecting our planet, cultivating our communities, and empowering our employees.

Learn more about Nylabone Cares at https://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 home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 45 years. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 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 60 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 over 6,000 employees, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

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