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Pet-related fun will mark the grand opening of the Fenton PETCO located at 149 Gravois Bluffs Drive, on Saturday and Sunday, February 24 and 25.

Highlights of the weekend's festivities will include pet caricatures, free pet toenail clips, obedience training info and a reptile display by the Mid Missouri Herp Society. For the kids there will be a clown offering balloon animals. In addition, several rescue organizations will provide pet adoptions and information throughout the weekend.

"We are extremely excited to be here and are looking forward to being part of the community," says Store Manager Linda Schaefer. The 15,000 square foot store features a small animal and reptile area, fresh and saltwater fish aquariums, a bird room and a grooming salon.

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 Fenton Store, or any other PETCO location, check out PETCO's website at http://www.petco.com/. PETCO, founded in 1965, operates over 530 specialty pet food and supply stores in 41 states and the District of Columbia.

  Grand Opening Events: Days and Times

                                Saturday, 2/24          Sunday, 2/25
  Pet Caricatures               11 a.m. to 4 p.m.       11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Clown with Balloon Art        10 a.m. to 2 p.m.       12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Reptile Display               12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  Pet Toe Nail Clips            12 p.m. to 2 p.m.       12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Pet Search Adoptions          10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Purebred Dog Rescue Groups                            10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Obedience Training Info       11 a.m. to 2 p.m.       12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

SOURCE: PETCO