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 written by Brooke Simon on July 30th, 2010 |  Leave a comment  written by Kim Smith on July 30th, 2010 | 2 comments  Feral Cats on the Big Island of Hawaii Sometimes it’s easy to look at a topic like Spay and Neuter and think that if you have taken care of your own animals then you have done your part. And yes, you have done the responsible thing for your own pets (for their health, behavior and the potential of bringing unwanted pets into the world) and you have provided an example for others to follow. For that we thank you and hope you feel you’ve made the right decision. As we wind down our annual National Spay/Neuter Drive we also want to thank you for donations you’ve made in store and online which support numerous spay/neuter initiatives for those less fortunate than yourself. As pet parents, we have the right and obligation to make those sorts of decisions for our pets. What you may not be aware of is the enormous number of animals that seem to be companion animals but who are no one’s responsibility. I am referring to the feral cat colonies that can be found in almost any big city and many small ones. They live in alley ways, condemned and abandoned buildings and parks. Because they look like domestic cats, most assume that Continue reading »  written by Brandon Mendoza on July 27th, 2010 | 2 comments
They’re considered one of, if not THE most dangerous shark in the world by many experts due to their aggressive behavior and Continue reading » written by Brooke Simon on July 23rd, 2010 | Leave a comment All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.  Stack of Dragons - photo by Julia from the PETCO store in New Hyde Park, N.Y. Continue reading » written by Kim Smith on July 21st, 2010 | Leave a comment by Paul Jolly (Executive Director – PETCO Foundation)
She was born in an abandoned building. Content and adorable, she frolics in and out of the open doors and windows. In six months she will be a mother. Four months later she will be dead, struck by a passing motorist. It is not her death we mourn, it is her life. No one wanted her. He is a healthy dog. A good dog. The kind you see everywhere, a shepherd mix. Abandoned by his family, he walks for miles to try and find them. He cannot. In six days he is put to death by Animal Control. We mourn his life. No one wanted him. _________________________________________________________________ This year we ask you to support the PETCO Foundation National Spay/Neuter Drive, in our war against pet overpopulation. We call it a war because there are so many casualties. In the United States, there are millions of unwanted dogs and cats, puppies and kittens – purebreds and mixed breeds that no one wants. No one loves. It is a sad story, a very sad story, but the PETCO Foundation refuses to give up the fight. For over 10 years, we have supported and funded spay/neuter education and low cost spay and neuter services. Our Charitable Partners work endlessly and tirelessly to educate the ignorant, to intervene on behalf of the innocent, and to prevent the vicious cycle that pet overpopulation perpetuates, day after day, month after month, year after year. Pet overpopulation breeds misery, cruelty, and death. Please help us help them. Support the PETCO Foundation National Spay/Neuter Drive every way you can. Encourage everyone to do the responsible act and spay/neuter their pet. Be an example to others with your own pets. Help us keep our spay/neuter partners in the field educating and intervening on behalf of the innocents who cannot help themselves. Help us keep ours and their voices loud and strong. Help us with your support and donations because at PETCO, we love animals. We love absolutely every one of them, and we do not want them to be born, just to die. It is not their death we mourn. It is their lives. Please make a difference during this National Spay/Neuter Drive. written by Brooke Simon on July 19th, 2010 | One comment The following post comes from Elisa Zepeda, Innovation Merchandising Specialist at PETCO. Louis, my six-month-old toy poodle pup, was urinating all over the place, including on himself. This was, of course, wrecking havoc on our lives. I never considered myself the type of person who would have a non-housebroken pup. I started crate training immediately upon picking him up from the rescue, I followed my trainers rules religiously, and I read “Way to Go” by Patricia McConnell several times from cover to cover. I was doing everything right! Finally, after a discussion with a co-worker, I took Louis in to see the vet. The vet did some blood work tests, urine tests and x-rays. That’s when Louis was diagnosed with a congenital disorder that made it impossible for him to hold  Louis getting his picture taken by Picture People his urine. He was going to need surgery right away. I had already spent a small fortune on the aforementioned procedures, but now he was going to have surgery on top of it! I was definitely worried about Louis, but I was also starting to stress out about all of the medical bills. A million questions started going through my mind. Could I afford this surgery? Will he get better? Has he been suffering this whole time? There was never any doubt that I would have the surgery performed, so I took him in. Louis was insured by Trupanion and his policy was (hopefully) about to pay for itself. The claim process was so easy, there was only one sheet to fill out! The vet filled out the bottom portion of the claim sheet and then faxed it in. I received an email the same day the form was faxed. Later, I received another email letting me know that my claim had been processed and approved. That was it! It was so simple, it surpassed my expectations of what dealing with an insurance company is all about. All of this happened in a span of less than one week. Now my check is in the mail, my dog is urinating outside and I couldn’t be happier! Continue reading » written by Brooke Simon on July 16th, 2010 | One comment All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.  Abbey Smiling for the Camera - photo by Marcelline from the PETCO store in Edwardsville, Ill. Continue reading »  written by Daniel Sundin on July 15th, 2010 | 2 comments  Mimi Ausland The following guest blog comes from Mimi Ausland, creator of freekibble.com and the Letters for Pets campaign to make April 30th National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day . I’m really excited to tell you that Freekibble has now donated over 3.5 million meals to shelters, rescues and food banks! Everyday, over 55,000 people are going to freekibble.com and freekibblekat.com, to play the trivia… and we are generating kibble to feed many thousands of homeless animals everyday.
This week we launched a promotion called Letters for Pets. It’s a campaign that asks people to email a pre-written letter to The President asking for an official Proclamation for April 30th to be National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! It’s a chance to Continue reading » written by Brooke Simon on July 14th, 2010 | Leave a comment I’ve never been a huge fan of reptiles. I’ve always just seen them as slimy creatures that would surely do something to upset me if I interacted with them.  photo courtesy of TiGeRWiNgS PhotoGraphy on Flickr. However, since working at PETCO, my opinions have slowly transformed. Touching a gecko for the first time and feeling the sticky texture of the hands was pretty fascinating. And watching my co-worker Daniel’s snake eat? It is nothing short of amazing to see how the food processes through his curvy body. So I’m opening up. I’m learning to not judge a book by its cover. In fact, I’ve learned that most reptiles are pretty docile pets and are fairly low maintenance, compared to the average cat or dog. Many reptiles only need to be fed once or twice a week, some every two weeks as they get older. Many don’t need to be cuddled or touched, they’re quiet, and they don’t require outdoor excursions or walks. Sounds like a good pet to me – fun to watch, but you don’t have to touch! This Saturday, PETCO stores across the country will be hosting a Reptile Rally. I’m glad we are giving these interesting creatures some time in the spotlight. Whether you are a reptile enthusiast or just looking for a fun thing to do, there is something for you at this event. Check out what’s going on from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: So come learn, take pictures with the reptiles and mingle with fellow reptile owners. You may be surprised at how much fun you can have with such “slimy” animals! And don’t miss out on some awesome coupons, including deals on reptiles, kits, sand and more. See you there!  written by Rob Roach on July 12th, 2010 | 6 comments  The lizard gets the most dates of the two... Have you heard about this book by Ellen Rakieten and Anne Coyle? It’s titled “Undateable: 311 Things Guys Do That Guarantee They Won’t Be Dating or Having Sex”. VH1 thought it was such a great thing that it ran a marathon of the video version of it for about a month. Sure I laughed at the parts about sock with sandals, fanny packs, and speaking like a mobster. I said “Amen” during the parts about frosted hair, tighty whities, and made up words like “Ginormous” and “Redonkulous.” And I even reluctantly agreed with the segments about wearing corporate swag and Man-danas. Guilty! But come on now! Owning nunchucks is an Undateable offense? Nunchucks are cool! So is playing air-guitar! And owning a reptile! Wha-wha-what!? That’s right! You heard me. According to Ms. Ellen Rakieten and Ms. Anne Coyle, owning a reptile is an undateable offense. Come now, all you ladies, what is more sexy than a six foot Red Tail Boa worn around your neck like a scarf? You’ll wear snakeskin boots and carry snakeskin handbags. And what about the vapid stare of a Bearded Dragon or Fire Belly Toad? Your mushy storybooks are loaded with dragons and toads. Why the double standard? I didn’t have to think long about what makes me undateable. It’s cockroaches. I have cockroaches. More than once, I have been hunched over, cleaning a cockroach habitat, pawing through the filthy litter, making sure I don’t throw out any babies. I know, that’s totally hot. So what makes you undateable? I know many of you have something that makes you undateable. Please share. I need to feel better about myself. |
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