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Associate Pics of the Week – 2/26/10

All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.

Enjoying the Cold – photo by Nicole from the PETCO store in Selden, N.Y.

What Breed is Bailey?

Did you know there are DNA breed testing kits that help you figure out what breed — or combination of breeds — your dog is, with just a few quick swabs of their mouth?

As a company that supports adoption first and foremost, we know that the dogs you rescue are mostly mixed breeds — which only means they’re more unique!  But even [...]

She’s Too Old and Too Fat and She Bites!

I occasionally have the pleasure of arranging the animal models for photo shoots.  Nothing too glamorous, just a hamster for an ad paper here or a betta for a package label there.  Small stuff really, and truly not part of my job, but I rarely turn down an opportunity to help out. 

I haven’t had any [...]

Associate Pics of the Week – 2/19/10

All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.

Daisy

Are Clownfish Right for Me?

I’ve always wanted Clownfish. I wanted them way before Finding Nemo came out, although I have to admit, I wanted them more after Finding Nemo came out…

This whole marine aquarium adventure started because of a pair of Clownfish. They were in my friend’s tank, doing just fine, despite the fact that it was overrun with [...]

Stokes Select Tips: Feeding Birds Suet

Here is another post from our guest bloggers, Don and Lillian Stokes, in honor of Wild Bird Feeding Month. Read their first post here.

1. What is Suet?
Suet is a type of fat from beef that is rendered, i.e., heated then cooled and formed into squares, sold as suet “cakes. Other ingredients such as sunflowers, berries, [...]

Associate Pics of the Week – 2/12/10

All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.

Cuddle Buddies

Celebrating February: National Pet Dental Health Month

You don’t have to brush your teeth – just the ones you want to keep. ~ Author Unknown      
 
We all brush our teeth daily, most of us multiple times a day – it’s one of the few daily routines we all have in common.  But how many of us pause to consider brushing our pet’s teeth?  How [...]

Are You Prepared? Pet Disaster Plans

It’s always good to be prepared for emergencies – and the recent weather extremes and devastating earthquake in Haiti are valuable reminders of that.
 
That’s why, regardless of the particular weather or geological risks in your area, having an emergency kit for your pet is always a good idea. Make sure to be prepared, practice and [...]

Associate Pics of the Week – 2/5/10

All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.

Kota – photo by Roxanne from the PETCO store in Elmira, N.Y.