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Help A Homeless Pet This Holiday at Petco's(tm) National Adoption Weekend
November 28, 2012 08:00 ET | PETCO
San Diego, CA, Nov. 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each year, millions of loving animals wind up homeless and in animal shelters across the country. The holidays are a time of giving, so Petco hopes to...
Why is a Guinea Pig Called a Guinea Pig?
September 27, 2011 10:14 ET | PETCO
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The guinea pig: They aren't from New Guinea and they aren't pigs, so where did the name come from and what makes them so special? Petco™ is helping...
Homeless Animals & Hardworking Adoption Shelters Receive Assistance From Annual "Breeds in Need" Fundraiser
September 27, 2011 10:06 ET | PETCO
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ASPCA estimates that 25 percent of the five to seven million animals that enter shelters each year are purebred cats or dogs. While these animals...
Petco(TM) to Host "National Adoption Reunion" Event in Central Park in Celebration of Helping Three Million Shelter Animals Find Homes
September 26, 2011 10:09 ET | PETCO
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 4, 2011, Petco™ will host their inaugural "National Adoption Reunion" event in Central Park to celebrate the three million plus pets the...
Petco(TM) Unites Adoption Advocates Through National Adoption Reunion Celebration
September 08, 2011 12:02 ET | PETCO
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the ASPCA, only 10-20 percent of US pets are adopted from shelters and rescues. Sadly, the number of adoptions compared to the 5-7 million...
Petco(TM) Unites Adoption Advocates Through National Adoption Reunion Celebration
September 07, 2011 10:15 ET | PETCO
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the ASPCA, about 60 percent of U.S. households have a pet, but only 10-20 percent of those cats or dogs were adopted from shelters and...
Petco(tm) and Hill's(r) Science Diet Host National Pet Adoption Weekend
September 06, 2011 10:10 ET | PETCO
ADVISORY, Sept. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT:   A study in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that behavioral problems were the most frequent reason owners gave when...
Ferrets Combine the Best of Both Worlds: Cat Cleanliness and Dog Friendliness
August 30, 2011 10:27 ET | PETCO
PETCO™'s Monthly "Meet the Critters" Event Aims to Educate Guests on Successful Ferret Pet Parenting SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many people would describe themselves as...
PETCO(TM) and Innova(R) Pet Food Host National Pet Adoption Weekend
August 09, 2011 12:29 ET | PETCO
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: In order to help the 5-7 million companion animals that enter shelters every year find loving homes, every PETCO™ store will host pet...
337 Dogs Achieve Guinness World Record(R)!
July 28, 2011 12:14 ET | PETCO
SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PETCO™ and the San Diego Padres are excited to announce they have set a Guinness World Record® for most dogs in a pet costume parade. ...