
MUG Root Beer Teams Up with College Football Stars to Make Fetch the Unofficial Sport of Fall
MUG Root Beer is bringing a new twist to fall fun, and it’s not just about enjoying a cold drink. This season, MUG and its mascot, the MUG dog, are teaming up with some of college football’s biggest stars to take National Fetch Day to the next level—making fetch the unofficial sport of fall. And guess what? It’s all about celebrating the bond between humans and their pups, while also making a difference for shelter animals.
Fetch Meets Football: A Winning Combo
In the ultimate fall crossover, MUG Root Beer is taking the energy of college football and mixing it with everyone’s favorite dog game—fetch! Partnering with star athletes like Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon’s Bo Nix, MUG is inviting football fans and dog lovers alike to get in on the action this National Fetch Day. The goal? To turn fetch into the season’s hottest game, proving that football isn’t the only fall activity worth watching.
National Fetch Day: Bigger, Better, and More Pawsome Than Ever
On October 21st, National Fetch Day returns, and MUG Root Beer is all in on making it a day to remember. With a mission to spread joy to dogs and their humans, MUG’s National Fetch Day brings together families, football fans, and their furry friends for a day full of fun, fetch, and community.
This isn’t just about playing fetch, though—it’s about celebrating our love for dogs while supporting a great cause. MUG’s partnership with Petsmart Charities means that every fetch played on this special day helps raise awareness for shelter pets, encouraging people to adopt and give these animals the loving homes they deserve.
The Fetch Playbook: Get Involved
Want to get in on the fun? MUG Root Beer makes it easy to join the action. Whether you're at home, in the backyard, or at the park, grab a ball and your pup, and start fetching! MUG is encouraging participants to share their fetch highlights on social media, showing off their dog’s fetching skills and helping spread the word about National Fetch Day.
Football stars like Penix and Nix are also getting in on the fun, tossing footballs and tennis balls with their own pups. This unique collaboration between football’s elite and MUG’s mascot is helping to make fetch a sport everyone can enjoy—no touchdowns required.
MUG Root Beer’s Commitment to Dogs
MUG Root Beer has always been a brand that brings joy and refreshment, but with National Fetch Day, the brand is showing its dedication to making the world a better place for pets. Partnering with Petsmart Charities, MUG is helping raise awareness for shelter animals in need, supporting efforts to find these pets their forever homes.
By blending fall’s biggest sports excitement with the simple, timeless fun of fetch, MUG Root Beer is proving that dogs truly are man’s best friend—and they deserve to have some fun this fall too.