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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. 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 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT:   To help the 5-7 million companion animals that enter shelters every year find loving homes, every...

SAN DIEGO, July 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Canin and PETCO™ are partnering to provide assistance to animal welfare partners through the "Get One, Give One" promotion. While supplies last...

SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: To help the 5-7 million companion animals that enter shelters every year find homes, every PETCO™ store nationwide will host pet adoption...