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Puppy Showers? Of course!

I was surprised and a little confused when I walked through PETCO’s lunch room the other day and saw balloons and streamers set up just like a baby shower. I wasn’t aware of any new moms around the office, but unbeknownst to me, what I had stumbled upon was not a baby shower at all. No, no… it was a puppy [...]

Deck the Halls with Ruff and Mews!

So, we’re sitting in a social media brainstorm meeting, trying to come up with fun ways to give away a stack of PETCO gift cards to all our AWESOME fans and followers during the holidays, when all of a sudden a little voice in the room starts singing, “Deck the halls with Ruff and Mews…”

Okay, [...]

Nutrition Workshops

This Saturday, all PETCO stores across the country will be hosting a nutrition workshop, to educate pet parents on the right food for their cats and dogs.

So, maybe you’re thinking, how do they know what’s right for my pet? Well, our associates may not know everything, but when it comes to [...]

Hamster Ball Derby Photo Contest

"I'm built for speed!"

On October 3rd, PETCO stores across the country will host the annual Hamster Ball Derby. Just bring your hamster (or gerbil or mouse or rat) and their size-appropriate ball to race against other small animals for a chance at derby glory! Find all the  details at petco.com/hamster.

In preparation for this fun event, we’re hosting a [...]

Chihuahua Race Finals Canceled due to Weather

I always hate being the bearer of disappointing news, but somebody has to do it …

This weekend's Chihuahua Race Finals in New York City have been canceled due to weather.

Our primary concern at PETCO is always the safety and well-being of pets and their people. With this in mind, due to potentially dangerous weather conditions associated [...]

Chihuahua Races: A Tail From Chicago

All the regional Chihuahua Races have come to an end and people are getting psyched up for the finals this Saturday. You know the deal, past rivalries, young blood, fresh competitors…it’s going to be an exciting event. But instead of focusing on what’s to come I’d like to share a story from what already happened, [...]

Seven Serious Chihuahuas Set to Race for Glory

PETCO's 5th Annual National Chihuahua Races – final round is this Saturday in NYC!

I’ve been completely amazed by this year’s Chihuahua Races and how the competition has shaped up throughout the month. I mean, I knew it was a super fun event and that lots of people get really into it, but I had no idea it could [...]

PETCO Park… Where the dogs go!

A Dog Days pup trying to get ballpark food from it's owner

Tuesday night was officially for the dogs at PETCO Park. Our annual Dog Days of Summer event brought out pet parents and their beloved dogs for the Padres win over the Cubs. This once a year event at PETCO Park is definitely one [...]

Maddy’s Back and Bringing the Heat to Chihuahua Race Finals

PETCO Chihuahua Races. Photo by Michael Kitada.

It was another weekend of intense competition as hundreds of Chihuahuas and their human companions gathered in Boston, Philadelphia and Miami for the final round of regional heats in PETCO’s 5th Annual National Chihuahua Races.  Now, seven speedy pups have two weeks to prepare to claim, re-claim, deffend or steal the title of [...]

Two More Pups Secure Spots in Chihuahua Race Finals

PETCO Chihuahua Races. Photo by Michael Kitada.

The second round of regional competitions for PETCO’s 5th Annual Chihuahua Races took place this morning in Dallas and Chicago — and two more pint-sized pups are on their way to New York City to compete for the national title!

It was two hearty pooches that took home regional wins and a shot [...]