Forty-three years into its history, PETCO now has a store in Hawaii – and in all 50 states.

This is an exciting milestone for the entire PETCO family. Not only are we opening a store in the last of all 50 states, but we’ve been officially blessed and welcomed as the first pet specialty retail chain [...]

Promoting our new program to support Guide Dogs of the Desert, a PETCO team attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the organization’s new Guide Dog Depot in downtown Palm Springs, Calif.

Since it is very expensive to raise and train guide dogs, many visually impaired people cannot afford to buy a [...]

Before the San Diego wildfires forced me to evacuate my home, I had the opportunity to visit evacuees at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. As a new PETCO employee, I intended to watch the PETCO disaster relief donations, but was witness to something far more significant.

I visited with displaced families uncertain of the disposition of their [...]

Thankfully, a harrowing week in Southern California is coming to an end. We finally had good news Thursday, as the hot Santa Ana winds abated and higher humidity levels allowed firefighters to make progress on nearly all the fires burning from Los Angeles to the Mexican border.

In San Diego, thousands of residents have returned to [...]

The County Department of Animal Services is coordinating all animal information.

If you are trying to gain access to a home to care for animals in a closed area call the County Department of Animals Services Dispatch at (619) 236-2341

Tell the the dispatcher the following:
1. Your name
2. If you are the owner, professional [...]

With the fires raging in the Temecula, Calif. vicinity, there is a major need for kennels, crates, blankets and food for the displaced companion animals in the area.

Last night PETCO Companion Animal Coordinator Kent Elmore, PETCO Pet Services Director Andre Collins and I finished receiving goods from the PETCO truck at the Red Cross [...]

Individuals trying to cope with the emotional consequences of the Southern California wildfires now have access to a free Help Line staffed by experienced master’s-level specialists. These specialists can assist callers with a broad range of personal concerns.

The toll-free Help Line number is (866) 342-6892. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days [...]