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Journey to Rescue – Home!

photo credits – Nikki Audet and Deena Crouch

“I love the snow!!! I love to eat it and do everything I can in it!!! Who needs LA… not me!”

“Sleeping on my bed in the living room… snoring loudly! This is the life.”

“I am getting ready to go to the store. I am going to get [...]

Mirror, mirror, on the wall…

… who is the top dog of them all?

I love when the American Kennel Club releases the official list of the most popular dog breeds in the country – and the 2009 list, just released yesterday, gives me a personal reason to smile.

German Shepherds are the second most popular dogs in the U.S.

While the faithful Lab [...]

Celebrities at PETCO

Hugh Jackman at PETCO Christmas Eve

I recently heard about PETCO getting a visit from Hugh Jackman when he came to our Union Square store in New York City. The entire store team had a great time helping him and his wife pick out new pets and supplies for their kids for Christmas. The team raved about [...]

PIJAC: Fighting for Your Rights as Pet Parents

Did you know there is an organization that exists specifically to influence laws and regulations about pets? This might not be something you think about every day, but as pet parents who love your animals, we thought this was some information worth sharing with you. Read on to learn more and find out how to [...]

Safe Handling of Reptiles & Amphibians

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it was investigating cases of Salmonella infections linked to contact with water frogs, including African dwarf frogs.

At PETCO, the health and wellbeing of our customers and their pets is our top priority. That’s why, in light of the recent Salmonella cases, all of our [...]

More Details Published about September Recall from Diamond Pet Foods – PETCO Remains Unaffected

Back in September, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat citing the potential to produce thiamine deficiency as the cause for the recall.

It is important to note that PETCO does not carry these products. However, since Diamond Pet Foods just published more details about [...]

Dogs and the Military

I’ve heard a lot of great stories lately having to do with our four legged friends and our soldiers, both here and overseas. First, there was the story of Nubs, an Iraqi stray that found his home in a solider he just couldn’t leave behind. Nubs even trekked 75 miles of harsh desert terrain to be [...]

Generation Natural Pet

Does a contest called Ridiculously Shiny Coat sound like your cup of tea?

If so, you should join over 500 fans who have already subscribed to a new fast-growing Facebook page called Generation Natural Pet. The mission of Generation Natural Pet is to promote and celebrate optimal pet health and happiness through natural, organic and holistic [...]

PETCO Pulls 5 SKUs of Cow Hooves Following FDA Warning

PETCO stores nationwide are immediately pulling five SKUs of cow hooves treats, sold under the PETCO brand, from all of its shelves following a health alert issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The alert warns consumers not to use pig ears and beef hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may [...]

Can Dogs Read?

I recently read an article in People magazine about a dog, named Willow, who supposedly knows how to read. Apparently, her dog trainer mother silently holds up signs like “sit up” and Willow responds by actually sitting up.

While some argue the dog isn’t actually reading but rather discriminating between the various shapes of the letters, her mother says [...]