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

Petco, The Petco Foundation and NUTRO® ULTRA™ Food for Dogs Promote Adoption and Open Shelter Space for Currently Homeless AnimalsSan 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 family, Petco stores, the Petco Foundation and NUTRO® ULTRA™ food for dogs will host a “Breeds in Need” fundraiser in their honor to help move purebred pets from shelters into breed-focused rescue groups. This allows shelters to regain space for

Why is a Guinea Pig Called a Guinea Pig?

Petco™‘Aims to Answer This Question and More During Their Monthly “Meet the Critters” EventSan Diego, CA (October 2011) – The guinea pig: they aren’t from New Guinea and they aren’t pigs, so where did the name come from and what makes them so special? Petco™ is helping to answer this question and more by educating guests on guinea pig diet, habitat and demeanor during their monthly “Meet the Critters” event on October 1-2, 2011 from 1-2 p.m. During the two-day, family-friendly Meet the Critters event, sponsored by LM Farms, attendees can interact with guinea pigs, as well as learn diet,

Petco™ and Hill’s® Science Diet Host National Pet Adoption Weekend

September 10-11 Events to Help Shelter Dogs and Cats Find Loving HomesWHAT:   A study in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that behavioral problems were the most frequent reason owners gave when turning their dog in to a shelter. 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  September 10, 2011. Hill’s® Science Diet is sponsoring the weekend and providing a free small bag of its dog or cat food

PETCO™ and Innova® Pet Food Host National Pet Adoption Weekend

August 13-14 Events to Help Shelter Dogs and Cats Find Loving HomesWHAT: In order to help the 5-7 million companion animals that enter shelters every year find loving homes, every PETCO™ store will host pet adoption events the weekend of August 13, 2011. Innova® Pet Food is sponsoring the events by providing a free small bag of its dry dog or cat food (while supplies last) to people who adopt a pet during PETCO’s National Adoption Weekend. In addition, all pet parents who adopt enjoy additional savings from PETCO's Think Adoption First Care and Savings program. The events will provide

Animal Enthusiasts Across the Country Welcome the New PETCO™ ZOO Experience

Families Receive Guided, Interactive Tours at PETCO’s Monthly “Meet the Critters” EventSan Diego, CA (August 6, 2011) – Spending a day at the zoo is a favorite past time for most families and many travel great distances to experience the animal wonders of the world. Families can now enjoy a similar experience closer to home with the new PETCO ZOO kicking off during PETCO’s monthly “Meet the Critters” event August 6 - 7, 2011 at PETCO stores across the nation. Families can receive a guided tour of featured animals such as exotic birds, aquatic life and reptiles from 1-2pm, while also

PETCO™ & the San Diego Padres to Set Guinness World Record at Annual Dog Days of Summer Event

San Diego, CA (July 2011) – Guinness World Records® Officials will be at PETCO's annual "Dog Days of Summer" event at PETCO Park in San Diego as PETCO attempts to set the world record for most dogs at a costume parade. Dogs and their human counterparts will participate in the annual infield parade prior to the start of the game. To be included in the record, pets must wear a minimum of two accessories such as a t-shirt or bandana. Attire demonstrating Padre spirit is strongly encouraged. The record setting attempt will take place during the pregame pet parade on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:

PETCO™ & the San Diego Padres to Set Guinness World Record at Annual Dog Days of Summer Event

San Diego, CA (June 2011) – Guinness World Records® Officials will be at PETCO's annual "Dog Days of Summer" event at PETCO Park in San Diego as PETCO attempts to set the world record for most dogs at a costume parade. Dogs and their human counterparts will participate in the annual infield parade prior to the start of the game. To be included in the record, pets must wear a minimum of two accessories such as a t-shirt or bandana. Attire demonstrating Padre spirit is strongly encouraged. The record setting attempt will take place during the pre-game pet parade on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:

PETCO™ and Wellness® Natural Pet Food Host National Pet Adoption Weekend

July 16-17 Events to Help Shelter Dogs and Cats Find Loving HomesWHAT:    To help the 5-7 million companion animals that enter shelters every year findloving homes, every PETCO™ store will host Pet Adoption events the weekend of July 16, 2011.  Wellness® Natural Pet Food is sponsoring the events, and providing a free small bag of its dry dog or cat food (while supplies last) to people who adopt a pet during PETCO’s National Adoption Weekend.  In addition, all pet parents who adopt enjoy additional savings from PETCO's Think Adoption First Care and Savings program.The events will provide

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