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written by Brooke Simon on January 21st, 2011 | 
 Ripley Before and After – photos courtesy of Ripley’s Believe it or Not
His story was meant to be a tragic one. He was discovered in a Louisiana ditch, abandoned, so badly matted that he was unable to walk. Local rescue group, My Heart’s Desire, took him in, nicknaming him Ripley because “believe it or not, there is a dog in there.” Ripley had to be sedated to be groomed; veterinarians found cockroaches — both dead and alive — snared in the 2.5 pounds of fur they cut off.
But word of Ripley’s journey traveled fast. More than 50 applicants came forward, hoping to provide Ripley a better tomorrow. Within a few days, the VP of Communications for Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Tim O’Brien, contacted the shelter to get involved. They offered to pay for his medical care, provided a gift card for food and supplies, and made a donation to the shelter. Finally new owners were chosen, and that’s when PETCO got involved. Continue reading »
written by Brooke Simon on December 10th, 2010 |
All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.
 Can I Take This Hat Off Yet? photo by Felicia from the PETCO store in Reno, Nev. Continue reading »
written by Brooke Simon on December 3rd, 2010 |
This Saturday, PETCO stores across the country will be hosting Photos With Santa. Here are some of our favorite sets from coast to coast!
 The PETCO store in Lakewood, Wash.
 The PETCO store in Woodland Hills, Calif.
written by Brooke Simon on November 26th, 2010 |
All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.
 Game Time - photo by Cody from the PETCO store in Waco, Texas
written by Brooke Simon on November 19th, 2010 |
All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.
 Cubicle Cash - photo by Jessica from the PETCO headquarters in San Diego, Calif.
written by Brooke Simon on November 12th, 2010 |
All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.
 Kitten Love - photo by Joshua from the PETCO store in Pasadena, Texas
written by Brooke Simon on November 5th, 2010 |
All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.
 Happy Halloween! Continue reading »
written by Brooke Simon on October 29th, 2010 |
All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.
 Pupcorn - photo by Tracy from the PETCO store in Chesterfield, Mo.
written by Brooke Simon on October 22nd, 2010 |
All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.
 Corran, the Old Grey Snake - photo by James from the PETCO store in Bartlett, Tenn.
written by Brooke Simon on October 15th, 2010 |
All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.
 Best of Friends - photo by Melissa from the PETCO store in Vallejo, Calif.
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