We’re devoted to making Chuck & Don’s a destination pet place for customers, furry friends and team members. From recognition for outstanding service to knowledgeable team members, we’re proud to receive these awards. We’ll continually work to make Chuck & Don’s an engaging place to shop, work and be a community partner.
HUMBLED BY THE AWARDS WE HAVE RECEIVED
- 2022 - Present
- 2019-2021
- 2016-2018
2023
2023 Minnesota Best Award - Gold
May 2023
Awarded by Star Tribune
2022
America's Best Customer Service 2023 - #1
Sept 2022
Awarded by Newsweek
America's Best Retailers 2022 - #2
Sept 2022
Awarded by Newsweek
2022 Retailer of the Year
June 2022
Awarded by Pet Business Magazine
2022 Minnesota Best Award - Gold
May 2022
Awarded by Star Tribune
2021
2021 Minnesota Best Award - Gold
May 2021
Awarded by Star Tribune
2020
2020 Best of Minneapolis Award in the Pet Food, Equipment & Supplies
Feb 2020
Awarded by Minneapolis Award Program
2019
Best Pet Store in Rochester
Summer 2019
Named by Wagazine
Best of 2019: Best Pet Store
April 2019
Named by City Pages
2018
#20 on Top 25 Pet Retailers in North America
March 2018
Named by Pet Business Magazine
2017
Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Store in Wayzata, Bloomington, Burnsville, Farmington/Rosemount, Eagan, Lakeville, Plymouth and Elk River Store + Grooming
December 2017
Awarded by ECM – Sun Media
Best of the Best: Best Pet Store in Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Lakeshore, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee
November 2017
Awarded by Southwest News Media
Fast 50: Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Twin Cities
October 2017
Awarded by Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal
National Standard (workplace)
July 2017
Awarded by The Star Tribune
Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Store, Osseo/Maple Grove
February 2017
Awarded by Sun Newspapers
Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Store in Burnsville, Lakeville, Rosemount/Famington and Eagan
January 2017
Awarded by ECM – Sun Media (SUN This Week)
2016
Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Store, Elk River
December 2016
Awarded by ECM – Elk River Star News
Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Store, Bloomington
December 2016
Awarded by ECM – Sun Media (Sun Sailor)
Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Store, Hopkins
December 2016
Awarded by ECM – Sun Media (Sun Sailor)
Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Store, Plymouth
December 2016
Awarded by ECM – Sun Media (Sun Sailor)
Fastest-Growing Company in America
August 2016
Awarded by Inc. 5000 magazine
Top Workplace
June 2016
Awarded by Minneapolis Star Tribune
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®Finalist – Upper Midwest
Awarded to Bob Hartzell, Chuck & Don’s CEO
June 2016
Awarded by EY
Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Store
Awarded to Chuck & Don’s Coon Rapids store
April 2016
Awarded by Anoka County Shopper
Best Pet Shop
February 2016
Awarded by Minneapolis Happening
Best Place to Spoil your Pet
February 2016
Awarded by Plymouth Magazine
Best Place to Spoil your Pet
February 2016
Awarded by Maple Grove Magazine
What Women Want: Favorite Place For Pet Gifts
February 2016
Awarded by Minnesota Women’s Press