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Brush Up on Oral Health with Petco’s Free Pet Dental Event

Reba — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:29:07 +0000

WHAT: Eighty percent of dogs and seventy percent of cats show signs of oral health disease by age three. In honor of February’s National Pet Dental Health, Petco™ is helping proactive pet parents take care of their dog or cat’s dental health by providing free oral health seminars. The event, which is sponsored by Greenies, NutriDent and [...]

Don’t Act on Impulse: Ensure Your Holiday Pet Adapts to a New Home

Reba — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:34:48 +0000

Petco™ Encourages Welcoming a New Pet into the Home Responsibly

San Diego, CA (January 2012) – It is always fun and exciting to expand the family with a four-legged friend, but the decision should not be taken lightly, especially during the holidays. The holidays are often a busy time when people do not have the time or [...]

Uncommon Critters Can Make The Best First Pets

Reba — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:09:54 +0000

San Diego, CA (January 2012) – Who can forget their very first pet? Whether it was a dog, cat or goldfish, the memory of caring for and playing with a beloved first pet is not easily forgotten. On January 14 – 15, 2012 from 1 – 2pm, Petco™ is hosting their monthly “Meet the Critters” event [...]

Petco™ and Natural Balance® Host National Pet Adoption Weekend

Reba — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:22:42 +0000

December 3 & 4 Events to Help Shelter Dogs and Cats Find Loving Homes

WHAT: With 5-7 million companion animals entering shelters every year, Petco™ is helping to raise awareness for this issue during their monthly National Adoption Weekend. Every Petco store will host pet adoption events the weekend of December 3, 2011. Natural Balance® is sponsoring the [...]

Leave Your Pet Feeling Like a Million Bucks Without Spending It

Reba — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:54:13 +0000

Pet Lifestyle Expert, Sandy Robins, Shares Her Posh Picks for your Pet

San Diego, CA – (December 2011) – Being spoiled this holiday doesn’t have to break the bank and the same can be said of four-legged friends. A 2011-2012 survey by the American Pet Products Association indicates that 53 percent of dog parents and 30 percent [...]

Holiday Traditions Aren’t Just for People

Reba — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:47:22 +0000

Pet Lifestyle Expert, Sandy Robins, Offers Easy Ways to Make Your Pet Part of the Festivities San Diego, CA (November 2011) – With 118.2 million pet-owning households, according to the latest survey by the American Pet Products Association, many families will invite their four-legged family members to participate in the holiday festivities. Whether it’s lighting the menorah [...]

Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian,” Shares His Tips to Bring Safety and Comfort to Pets This Holiday Season

Reba — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:44:49 +0000

San Diego, CA (October 2011) – Halloween marks the beginning of the holidays and although it’s fun to include pets in the festivities, changes to their environment can cause unease especially with senior animals. “America’s Veterinarian,” Dr. Marty Becker, the veterinary contributor on “Good Morning America” and “The Dr. Oz Show” and pet expert for the [...]

Petco™ and Iams® Host National Pet Adoption Weekend

Reba — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:45:12 +0000

November 12 & 13 Events to Help Shelter Dogs and Cats Find Loving Homes

WHAT: With 5-7 million companion animals entering shelters every year, Petco™ is helping to raise awareness for this issue during their monthly National Adoption Weekend. Every Petco store will host pet adoption events the weekend of November 12, 2011. Iams® is sponsoring the weekend [...]

Boo-tiful Pets Show off Spook-tacular Costumes at Petco’s Halloween Pet Costume Contest

Reba — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:33:50 +0000

WHAT: From devilish dogs to scaredy cats, pets will show off their creative “Howl”oween costumes at one of the 1,100 Petco™ and Unleashed by Petco™ stores nationwide holding four-legged, hair-raising costume contests. Prizes will be awarded in numerous categories. However, no pet will leave with an empty paw, as there are plenty treats for tricks!

Although it’s fun [...]

Homeless Animals & Hardworking Adoption Shelters Receive Assistance from Annual “Breeds in Need” Fundraiser

Reba — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:16:12 +0000

Petco, The Petco Foundation and NUTRO® ULTRA™ Food for Dogs Promote Adoption and Open Shelter Space for Currently Homeless Animals

San Diego, CA (October 2011) – The ASPCA estimates that 25 percent of the five to seven million animals that enter shelters each year are purebred cats or dogs. While these animals patiently await adoption into a forever [...]