How to Maximize the Pet Valu Rewards Program

To earn Pet Valu rewards, Canadian pet owners can join the Your Rewards loyalty program. Members can earn free items by meeting certain spending requirements. It's essentially a buy-one, get-one membership plan, although the exact details depend on which brand and items you typically buy.

This article explains how to earn these rewards, discusses more details of the Your Rewards program, recommends specific credit cards for earning additional rewards, and more.

What are Pet Valu rewards?

Pet Valu has more than 700 locations across Canada and operates the Your Rewards program. Unlike other pet store programs that award points for purchases, Your Rewards is a frequent-buyer program. So, if you purchase X number of items, you'll get one of that same item for free.

Participating stores include:

• Pet Valu
• Bosley's
• Paulmac's
• Tisol

Overview

Currency: None – buy a required number to get items free

Reward categories: Merchandise

Pros:

• Free and simple to use
• Birthday or adoption-day treat
• Personalized promotions and offers
• Opportunity to earn free dog washes
• Monthly discount day for seniors and military

Cons:

• Very limited redemption options
• Brand limitations when it comes to meeting purchase requirements
• Online redemption not available

What are Pet Valu Rewards points worth?

Since some pet food products cost more than others, the actual value you get from the Your Rewards program depends on the items you buy and can vary significantly.

Here's an overview of the offers and participating pet food brands:

How to earn Pet Valu rewards

There are 3 main categories for the Your Rewards BOGO system:

• Buy 12, get the 13th free
• Buy 10, get the 11th free
• Buy 8, get the 9th free

Remember, you have to meet purchase requirements to get an item free.

Buy 12, get the 13th free

When you buy 12 identical pet food products from a participating brand within 24 months, Your Rewards members earn a free bag/can/etc. of the same product. This reward can be redeemed within 6 months of meeting the purchase requirements.

You definitely have the most opportunities to earn free products with this BOGO offer, since there are so many participating brands. But this also means that the value varies widely depending on cost and package size.

For instance, you could buy 12 bags of 4-lb. Peformatrin Prime dog food and get a free bag, valued at $21.99. Or you could stock up on 20-lb. bags of The Honest Kitchen dog food to earn a bag valued at $164.99.

Buy 10, get the 11th free

Similarly, when you buy 10 of the same pet food products from a participating brand, Your Rewards members earn a free bag/can/etc. of the same product. This reward also must be redeemed within 6 months of meeting the purchase requirements.

Your participating brand options are a bit more limited with this BOGO offer, though – it only applies to K9 Natural or Feline Natural products. Again, the product sizes must be the same, and you have a 24-month window to make the purchases.

Buy 8, get the 9th free

For this Buy 8, Get the 9th Free offer, Your Rewards members who purchase 8 of the same pet food product from a participating brand will receive a 9th bag/can/etc. of that product at no cost. As with the other offers, this reward must be redeemed within 6 months of meeting the purchase requirements.

This BOGO offer is for Smack and Vital Essentials products only, and the purchases must all be made within 24 months.

Best credit cards to use for Pet Valu rewards

These credit cards don't earn Pet Valu rewards, but they still offer rewards that make them useful when shopping for your furry friend.

Card Name	Annual Fee	Rewards	Special Features	Welcome Offer	Learn More
Rogers Red World Elite® Mastercard	$0	* Earn 2% cash back on all eligible non-U.S. dollar purchases if you have 1 qualifying service with Rogers, Fido, Comwave, or Shaw * Earn up to 3% cash back on all eligible purchases made in U.S. dollars * Otherwise, earn 1.5% cash back on eligible non-U.S. dollar purchases	* Solid insurance package * World Elite Mastercard benefits	None	Learn more
Neo World Elite® Mastercard - Everywhere	$149	* Average of 5% cash back at partner retailers * 2% cash back on all other purchases	* Also available as a secured card * Plenty of valuable partner offers	$50 GeniusCash + $100 bonus cash back, first year free (terms)	Learn more
CIBC Adapta™ Mastercard®	$0	* 2 Adapta points on eligible travel purchases made through CIBC by Expedia, or * 1.5 Adapta points for every dollar you spend in your top 3 spend categories, or * 1 Adapta point for every dollar you spend on all other purchases	* Specific earn category for pet stores * Includes roadside assistance	Up to 6,000 bonus points (terms)	Learn more

Discounts offered for Pet Valu rewards members

Your Rewards members also enjoy exclusive offers, including lower pricing on cases of select canned pet foods, discounted pet insurance, free treats for your pet's birthday, and more.

Discount on cases of canned pet foods

Pet Valu gives a nice 5% off when Your Rewards members buy cases of select cans, pouches, tubs, tetras, and trays. These must all be the same brand and size.

Discount on Petsecure pet insurance

Pet Valu partners with Petsecure to offer special rates on pet insurance for Your Rewards members. Once you've completed the My Pets profile in your Pet Valu account, you'll get a 10% discount on pet insurance purchased through Petsecure.

Discount days for seniors and military members

Your Rewards members who are at least 60 years old or have a valid military ID can receive a 10% discount on all regular-priced merchandise on the last Thursday of the month. They must present their membership and identification when shopping.

Other Pet Valu rewards and perks

As a Your Rewards member, you'll also have access to these perks:

• A free birthday (or gotcha day) treat: Subscribe to Pet Valu emails and create a pet profile online to enjoy a free surprise during your pet's birth, gotcha, or adoption month.
• Exclusive emails and offers: Be the first to learn about upcoming promotions and enjoy personalized email offers.
• The ability to track your order history: Quickly pull up previous orders to track packages, payment histories, and more.

FAQ

Does Pet Valu have a loyalty program?

Yes, Pet Valu operates the Your Rewards loyalty program – although it's more of a frequent buyer program, since you're primarily earning discounts. You can sign up for a free account in store or online, so your purchases start counting toward free rewards.

How do Pet Valu rewards work?

To get started with a Pet Valu Your Rewards membership, you'll need to sign up in person or online. The account tracks your purchases, and once you meet the purchase requirements for a BOGO offer, you'll receive 1 free item of the same brand and size.

How many Pet Valu rewards points do I need to get a discount?

Actually, Pet Valu doesn't use a points-based system but rewards you for repeat shopping instead. The Your Rewards program tracks how many items you've purchased – if you buy a set number of items in a 24-month period, you'll earn 1 item for free, but it has to be the same brand and size as your previous purchases.

Is the Pet Valu Your Rewards program worth it?

Your Rewards is worthwhile if you're a loyal Pet Valu shopper, especially one who buys pet food in bulk – you'll rack up rewards quickly. But if you don't shop there often, a rewards credit card that earns points toward a loyalty program you actually use might serve you better.

What is the senior discount at Pet Valu?

If you're 60+ years old, you can shop at Pet Valu on the last Thursday of every month and earn 10% off your total purchase price. Take note that only regular-priced merchandise is eligible for the senior discount.