PETCO announces the opening of its newest Louisiana store, located in Harvey at 1629 Westbank Expressway. The store celebrates its grand opening weekend Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11, 2001.
PETCO first began serving pet care needs in Louisiana in the fall of 1998 when it opened its first location in Shreveport. The Harvey store will be PETCO's second location in Louisiana.
This store will be one of the first of a new design concept called the "PETCO Millennium Store". The new store design has two distinct differences from the previous PETCO store designs. The first and most notable change is that upon entering, one is greeted by a vast family of companion animals. The second is a new signage program that focuses on educating owners about pet care tips such as proper diet, exercise, grooming and housing, all of which help establish PETCO as the "Pet Authority."
"We are the first 'Millennium' style store in the south," said Store Manager Brian Wills. "We invite everyone to bring their pets and come down to experience our newly designed store," Wills added.
Many pet-related events are scheduled for the weekend. Tune up your singing voice and enter the Sing for Your Dog's Supper for a chance to win exciting prizes.
In addition, free pet toenail trims will be available and customers will have the opportunity to enter hourly giveaways. For the kids, there will be a clown with face painting and balloons. Several animal rescue organizations will also be available throughout the weekend offering adoptions and information.
The 14,000 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 7 p.m. Sunday.
To find the Harvey store, or any other PETCO location, visit PETCO's website at http://www.petco.com/. PETCO, founded in 1965, operates 569 specialty pet food and supply stores in 41 states and the District of Columbia.
Grand Opening Events: Days and Times
Saturday, 11/10 Sunday, 11/11
Sing For Your Dog's Supper 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Pet Toenail Trims 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Hourly Giveaways 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Clown with Face Painting and
Balloons 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Moonwalk 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free Popcorn 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
League in Support of Animals 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Spay Mart 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For further information, please contact: Brian Wills, Store Manager, PETCO, (504) 362-6711.
SOURCE: PETCO
Contact: Barb Emery of PETCO, +1-858-657-2028
Website: http://www.petco.com/
