After-Thanksgiving Pet Shopping
November 24, 2009 by Heather R.
Filed under Pets
Think the after-Thanksgiving shopping bargains are just for people? Think again! Several popular pet stores, including Petco and Petsmart, are offering up great deals and bargains for your pet needs this Friday, too.
The added bonus of doing some holiday shopping for your pet is that you can also donate a few dollars to help shelter pets while you’re at it. Petsmart Charities is offering up cute dog and cat Christmas decorations and ornaments, with 25% of the sales going to help save the lives of homeless pets in the US and Canada.
Petco currently has a 72-hour sale going where you …read more
Fostering Cats, Part 2
November 6, 2009 by Heather R.
Filed under Pets
This may become a regular series, the way we’re going! We had our home inspection this morning for the kitten fostering we’ve been looking into, and have been approved!
Within the next few hours we’ll be getting a litter of four kittens who will likely only be with us overnight, as we’ll have to take them into Petco tomorrow for an adoption event, and there’s a very good chance they’ll all find new homes. I’m very excited just the same, and think this is going to be a great experience for all of us.
If you’re interested in cat fostering, get …read more
Treat Your Pets for Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2008 by Heather R.
Filed under Pets
Who knew there were so many cute things available for pets for Valentine’s Day? The little dog bed above is available from Neiman Marcus and also comes in black and says “Doggy Couture.” AllPetFurniture.com has a cute little Candy Heart Bed Pillow. I could never in a million years spend so much on dog beds but to each his or her own!
Petco is having a Valentine’s Day party at most of their locations. Participants can decorate their own Valentine’s Pet Party Cookie, get a FREE Valentine’s Pet Party Photo with Frame and enter the Best Pet Kiss Contest at 2:15 …read more
Petco.com Free Shipping Coupon
December 13, 2007 by Heather R.
Filed under Pets
Petco.com is offering a free shipping coupon with orders of $50 or more. Restrictions apply, of course, but are limited to dog and cat food, litter and live animals (more details at the link above).
Holiday Pet Safety, Part One
December 11, 2007 by Heather R.
Filed under Pets
There’s a lot to be cautious about this time of year concerning your four-legged friends. Not only are Thanksgiving safety ideas still in effect, but with trees, candles, and other tempting decorations out, as well as cold weather, snow and wind, keeping your pets safe and happy can feel like a full-time job. Here are a few ideas to help you out!
~ If you have animals that live outside or need water access while they’re outside, consider a heated water bowl. PetCo carries these – complete with a chew-resistant cord – for $18-$27.
~ Speaking of water, if you use a …read more




