PETCO will introduce their new Lawrenceville store located at 2160 Riverside Parkway, with a fun-filled grand opening weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 2000.
Visitors to the store are encouraged to bring in their pets for special activities such as the Best Trick Contest and the Fat Cat Contest. For the kids, there will be a face-painting clown. There will also be information available about obedience training and animal adoptions. In addition, free nail trims will be available. WYAY-FM 106.7 will be there on Saturday providing entertainment.
"We're excited to be bringing PETCO to Lawrenceville," says Store Manager Al Sapp. "I think customers will be extremely impressed by our large selection of premium pet foods as well as our knowledgeable associates," Sapp added. The 15, 000 square foot store features a small animal and reptile area, fresh and saltwater fish aquariums and a bird room.
Store hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
To find the Lawrenceville store, or any other PETCO location, visit PETCO's website at http://www.petco.com/. PETCO, founded in 1965, operates more than 515 specialty pet food and supply stores in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
Grand Opening Events: Days and Times
Saturday, 11/11 Sunday, 11/12
Best Trick Contest 2 p.m.
Fat Cat Contest 2 p.m.
Clown with face painting 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Noon to 4 p.m.
Pet obedience training info 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Animal Adoption Info 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Noon to 4 p.m.
WYAY-FM 106.7 radio remote Noon to 2 p.m.
SOURCE: PETCO
Contact: Barb Emery, 858-657-2028, or Al Sapp, Store Manager,
770-995-9394, both of PETCO
Website: http://www.petco.com/
