Change Lives With Everyday Purchases
- Aften Bell
- Jun 28
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 6
Did you know that your regular grocery shopping can help save dogs in need? Every time you buy dog food, treats, or even your weekly groceries, you can generate donations for our rescue—at absolutely no extra cost to you! Both Kroger and Tom Thumb offer community rewards programs that make giving back as simple as swiping your loyalty card.

How It Works: Turning Grocery Runs into Rescue Funds
These grocery store programs are designed to support local nonprofits through everyday shopping. When you link your loyalty card to our dog rescue, a percentage of your purchases gets donated to us automatically. The more supporters we have enrolled, the more funding we receive to help dogs find their forever homes.
Since these programs began, Tom Thumb has donated nearly $48 million to over 8,000 participating organizations, while Kroger continues to support thousands of local nonprofits nationwide. Now your rescue can be part of this incredible community impact!
Kroger Community Rewards: Simple Steps, Big Impact
Setting up Kroger Community Rewards takes just a few minutes:
Step 1: Create Your Digital Account Visit kroger.com/communityrewards and create a digital account if you don't already have one. Link your Shopper's Card to ensure all your purchases count toward our rescue.
Step 2: Select Our Rescue
Sign into your digital account
Search for our organization using our name
Select our rescue from the results and click "Save"
Step 3: Shop and Support That's it! Every time you shop and swipe your Shopper's Card, Kroger will track your purchases and donate to our rescue based on your spending. The donation comes from Kroger's community fund—not your wallet.
Important Note: Kroger requires yearly renewal, so mark your calendar to re-enroll each year to keep supporting our pups!
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program: Neighborhood Support for Neighborhood Dogs
Our Organization Number: 14014
Tom Thumb's Good Neighbor Program has been bringing communities together since 1996. Here's how to get your card linked to our rescue:
Step 1: Get the Form Download the Good Neighbor Charity Addition/Deletion Form from Tom Thumb's website.
Step 2: Visit Your Local Store Take the completed form to your neighborhood Tom Thumb store. You'll need to provide our organization number: 14014.
Step 3: Start Shopping for a Cause Once your card is linked, every purchase you make helps generate funds for our rescue operations. Unlike Kroger, Tom Thumb doesn't require yearly renewal—once you're enrolled, you're helping dogs for life!

Why This Matters for Our Rescue
Every dollar raised through these programs goes directly toward:
Medical care for dogs in critical condition
Food and supplies for dogs in our care
Spay/neuter of each dog to help reduce shelter intake
Heartworm treatments to give each dog a second chance
The best part? These donations don't replace regular contributions—they're bonus funding that comes from your everyday activities. Whether you're buying groceries, household essentials, or even dog supplies, you're helping us save more lives.
Spread the Word: Every Card Counts
The impact grows with every person who enrolls. Share this information with friends, family members, coworkers, and fellow dog lovers. The more people who link their cards to our rescue, the more resources we have to help dogs in need.
Consider posting about it on social media, mentioning it in conversations, or even organizing a "Link Your Card" event in your neighborhood. Small actions create big results when we work together.

Ready to start shopping for a cause?
Visit the Kroger and Tom Thumb websites today, link your cards to our rescue, and know that every grocery run is helping dogs find the love and care they deserve.
Thank you for being part of our rescue family—both in the store aisles and in the lives of dogs who need us most.
