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 One comment Today, you’ll notice a new look to our Petco logo and sound to our tagline. The update reflects the fresh, forward-looking company that Petco is today. Our new visual identity better reflects the new Petco: healthy, active and contemporary, while retaining the essence of the brand, its warmth and our passion for pets. [...] Leave a comment
 Baldwin cheers up the children at County USC Medical Center with his special kind of canine love. I’m a dog lover. Have always been one, will always be one. My first dog as an adult was a pound mutt I named Blondie. She lived to be 19-and-a-half years old and I cherish every moment I spent with her. When she died, it was so excruciatingly painful that I felt like I had lost the best part of me, my own soul was gone. I didn’t know who I was any longer if I didn’t have that blonde fur ball to look after. I decided to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Immediately, I met a little black curly haired puppy who made it clear he had eyes for me but my heart was too broken to consider bringing him home. He sure was trying to convince me otherwise. “Mom, you don’t think I should get another dog, do you?” I called her that night certain she would be the voice of reason. “You’re a dog person. Of course you should Continue reading » 2 comments   Ed Kunitz of Prescott walks with his new guide dog, Monty. Deteriorating vision from retinitis pigmentosa, or tunnel vision, cut short Ed Kunitz’s career as a taxi driver 11 years ago, and he stopped driving altogether. “It got to the point where it was too dangerous for me to drive,” said Kunitz, whose vision deteriorated to a 5-percent field of view. Doctors diagnosed him with the hereditary disease at age 40. Kunitz, 60, and a Prescott resident for 13 years, said he began spending more time at home. “I’d be on the computer until I got bored,” he said. “I watched TV until I got bored, and I’d go back on the computer.” However, Kunitz’s life has changed because Continue reading » 113 comments  I'm on the left accompanied by other Petco leaders as we surveyed the damage to our Johnson City store this week. I just concluded a two-day visit to Johnson City, N.Y., on a mission to better understand the tragic accident that occurred in last week’s flooding at our store, to learn from this experience and to ensure that it never happens again. My first stop was to go to our store. It was painful to see our closed store filled with debris. I felt hollow to see the ghost of a shopping center that was vibrant with activity just days before. We did a lot of listening, and more than a few tears were shed. The team experienced Continue reading » 1,853 comments It is with a heavy heart that I update you. I have been actively involved in understanding the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate tragedy. Our store in Johnson City is relatively new, we were not operating the last time flooding threatened the community and we misjudged the risk to this location. Our store team members [...] One comment
My person…..her name is Jill (that’s right…..we are the “Jack and Jill” team!) was actively searching for a new bulldog partner. Her special friend, Patricia, who lives in Colorado (and is a special angel in her own rights) works actively for a Great Dane rescue organization. She knew Jill was looking for a bulldog, and when she came across my photo and profile on the Pueblo CO animal shelter website…well, she just knew! A phone call, and the process was started. Soon I was adopted by Jill. I was a sprite 7 months young, full of p….and vinegar! My first family didn’t understand that doggies need more than love and food…they also need direction and training. I didn’t know that at first, but I soon learned from Jill what behaving is all about! Of course that came after a couple of little Continue reading » 4 comments
There are many things you can do that can either help or hinder a guide dog team (handler + guide dog) while they are out in public. Here are some expert tips from three excellent guide dog organizations. Guide Dog Interaction Tips
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I am not just any ordinary dog (at least I don’t think I am!). I am a Travel Writer’s Assistant and Sidekick! And I love to hit the road with her on our adventures around New Mexico! But first, Iet me tell you a bit about myself. In addition to traveling around our beautiful state, I do have a history…I am a rescue dog….and here is how my story began!