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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...