Each household can receive a free SuperPet Smart ID tag from Purina and Dynotag. After filling out the form, you'll get a tag in the mail with instructions on how to activate it. Each tag has a QR code on it that links to a profile you can update with name, contact info, medical alerts, and any other important information you might want to share. Then if your pet ever goes missing, a good Samaritan can scan the QR code with their phone, instantly pull up your contact info, and hopefully reunite you!
There's a similar free pet ID offer still available that we covered last year when you can a similar freebie both for your cat and dog.
I'll go on the record and say I think the whole AI craze is overblown. It's the 2024 version of the 2020 crypto hype. I'll admit I was sucked in at first after being one of the original DALL-E beta testers. I must have made and refined over 500 images of the Mariners winning the World Series because that's probably the only way I'll ever see it happen 😀 But it didn't take me too long to realize ChatGPT and every other LLM I've used are downright dumb. Like … they're straight up stupid. Seriously, ask them about anything that you are personally knowledgeable about and it won't take you long to spot downright incorrect and inaccurate statements or “facts”. And don't even get me started on the privacy concerns or how they're putting small websites out of business!
That all said, I think PugMug.ai might finally sway my back over to loving AI because they are offering free digital pet portraits 😻 All you have to do is upload 4-10 pictures of your furry friend and then around an hour later you'll receive 75 digital images!
The process is super simple. First, you'll want to upload the photos. For optimal results, you want to follow these Dos and Don'ts guideline:
Just your pet in the shot. No other pets or people.
Use photos with different backgrounds, settings, and angles.
Front-facing photos, as well as full body & angled shots.
Au naturel – no leashes, harnesses, clothes, etc.
Don't upload photos with the same background or pose.
No duplicate photos.
No black and white photos.
Then, you'll select which type of photos you want: Landscapes, Artistic, or Fantasy
At this point you're all finished. The AI will start generating photos. I only had to wait about 30 minutes before I got these goofy shots of my goofy boy Cheez!
The Renaissance and Starry Night photos were my absolute favorites here, so I added my other cat Mac in my profile and ran him through the results, but this time I selected the Fantasy option so I could get more images of him wearing a cute little hat.
YES! Now we're talking!
Once you get your results, you can download any and all of the images for your own use, like printing them out, saving on your phone, or even creating posters or portraits! You can also select your three favorite images and they'll ask if you want to purchase them printed on various things. This upsell is completely optional and you can either buy from them or you could wait until Walgreens or CVS offer one of their regular free photo prints. Even better, you could make your own t-shirt, coffee mug, tote bag, or other cool swag using my personal favorite print-on-demand service Sticker Mule.
If you make a free AI pet photo, please share your favorite with us in the comments!
The Gratsy app is accepting new users for consideration to receive free sample boxes of curated products. All you have to do is download the free Gratsy app for Apple or Android and enter information about your demographics and interests.
If you scroll down on their site, you can see images of 12 previous Gratsy boxes. Each one seems to be themed with related freebies, which is a nice twist that I wished other companies followed. I must have gotten a million PinchMe boxes with a bunch of random freebies that didn't really go together like a single cat treat, a laundry dryer sheet, and some hardwood floor cleaner.
There's no guarantee you'll be offered a box, but it can't hurt to sign up and be in the running!
To get your free free family photo with the Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shop or Cabela's, you just need to register ahead of time. Registration begins on March 16, 2024 with the dates for the free photo shoot starting on March 23, 2024. Then show up at your selected time and get a free 4×6 photo taken!
Here's a new offer where you can get a printable coupon good for a free 4lb bag of Zssentials Formula dog food. You just have to click “next” a bunch of times and then a request form will appear once you reach the end of the progress bar. If you have an ad-blocker installed on your browser, you'll need to disable it in order for the signup form to appear at the end!!
Once you reach the end, it'll ask for your name, zip, and email. Then click the confirmation link they send you and you'll receive a downloadable coupon to use in-store at a local place that carries this. The coupon expires one month after you receive it.
Fill out this form to receive a Feline Natural cat food sample. This is a brand originally from New Zealand, but the form is for US residents so I guess the Kiwis are expanding stateside. Luckily my stinky little guys don't care about their food's country of origin, just as long as it's given to them at the crack of dawn and on the hour, every hour, throughout the day.
Peekage is offeringfree Miracle Guard Dog Pads by Hartz. In order to see if you qualify for these, answer a few questions which should only take a few minutes. They're basically looking for people with dogs, duh.
If and once approved, you can expect your freebies to test out in 6-8 weeks. However, I've found that previous Peekage samples arrive within 4-6 weeks, so just tell your pup to hold their bladder for a quick month.
Petco's free photo with Santa isn't the only holiday animal photo game in town. You can now book an appointment with your local PetSmart and get a free pet photo with Santa during their Paws & Clause photo event on December 16-17! Space is limited, so be sure to book a spot ASAP if interested.
You'll get a free digital copy of the photo emailed to you, plus you can also bring your own personal device to take the picture with. The fine print also says there's a free Mixbook Photo book available too:
Promotional code is valid for one (1) free 19-page 8.5″ × 8.5″ glossy hardcover photo book with everyday semi-gloss pages, valued at $37.99 for customers in the U.S. Discount applies only to photo books, excluding 6″ × 6″ photo books. Must use promotional value in one visit. No cash value. Offer is limited to one code per individual. Not valid with other promotions or specials. Tax and shipping not included. Offer expires 12/31/2023 11:59 p.m. PT.
Now if only I could somehow teach my cats how to sit still.
Mark your calendars and make sure your holiday sweater fits well, because there's a free photo with Santa session at Petco on Saturday, December 2 from 1-3 pm. The fine print says this is at select stores only, but of course they don't give a complete list, so you may want to contact your local store for full details.
Arm & Hammer has a long-term rebate offerthrough January 31, 2024 where you can get a 7 lb. free HardBall cat litter, up to $14.99! HardBall litter makes it sound like my cat's excrement is going to drive a tough bargain every time I dump it in the trash. Imagine attempting to negotiate a pay raise against a ball of cat poop.
What were we talking about again? Oh yeah, here's how to get your freebie:
Purchase one 7lb. ARM & HAMMER Hardball Clumping Cat Litter from Walmart or Walmart.com by 12/31/23.
Submit your rebate online here. (note: It took my computer a full minute to load their rebate website, I think it's getting hammered right now) Simply press the yellow “Submit this Offer” button, then click “Accept Terms and Submit this Offer” and follow the instructions.
Rebates must be received by 01/31/24.
You'll then get a snail mailed check within 6-8 weeks.
The rebate form says you need the “original promotional sticker from package”, plus the receipt and original UPC. However, in the past if you submit your rebate online, they don't ask for the promotional sticker. All you have to is take a picture of the receipt and enter the UPC. I've confirmed many other Hiffers have gotten their rebate in the past by submitting online without a peelie sticker.
[thanks to the awesome anonymous Hiffer who sent this in!]
Signup here to get a free PuppyWise Puppy Pack (say that 10 times fast!)
It doesn't say exactly what's in this, but the fine print says this is from Mars. They're the parent company of brands such as Cesar, Eukanuka, Greenies, Iams, Pedigree, Sheba, and many more. So I'd expect samples from some of these brands as well as coupons.
