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You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry ... this year, Santa "Claws" is coming to PETCO with some of the hottest holiday gift ideas for the pets in your life. According to a 2003 survey, 85% of PETCO.com customers considered buying gifts for the furry, feathered, and fishy members of their family. To help pet parents get a paw up on the 2004 holiday season, PETCO offers some great gift suggestions for Frosty the Feline, Rudolph the Rottweiler, and even Kringle the Clownfish to show them it's truly a wonderful life.

Travel & Leisure. Your pets should always travel in style, whether it's a relaxing walk in the park or a holiday road trip to the great-pet parents' house. This year, why not pamper your pooch with a Snoozer Pet Car Seat Lookout? The handy booster seat elevates your pet so he can admire the surroundings or take a catnap in a safe and satisfying way. Known to reduce motion sickness for some pets, the car seat comes with a convenient storage tray and doubles as a pet bed in your home. Speaking of pet beds, Fido will be sitting pretty in our Howlin' Pet Rex Sleigh Bed, which combines grace with durability in a designer style. The bed includes a wrought iron finish frame, gently stuffed waterproof cushions, and a small brass personalization plate. Fluffy can also rest in comfort on a Beetle Pet Bed, a pet sofa built on a sturdy wood frame. The bed features a removable, machine-washable slip cover made of soft high-pile faux fur and is offered in a variety of vibrant colors including pink, turquoise, and hot red. With a Pet & People Umbrella Set, you and your pet will stay dry in the December rain, sleet, and snow. The set comes in a classic plaid fabric and features a clear top that allows a full view of your pet on those blustery winter days. On the not-so-blustery days, take your pet on a pleasant ride with the Pet Bicycle Basket, a soft and secure carrier that straps to your bicycle's handlebars. The basket includes a mesh water bottle holder and a convenient rain cover so your pet always rides in comfort and safety.

Cleanliness is Next to Dogliness. During the holidays and all year-round, wash your dog quickly and easily with the Booster Bath. This indoor/outdoor bathing center elevates your dog to a level that's comfortable for both of you, keeps your dog securely contained, and features a no-mess water and drainage system capable of supporting up to 350 lbs. Train your kitty to use the toilet or keep the litter box spick and span with the CatSeat, a brand new option in cleaning up after your cat. Next to simply flushing, the lift and toss method provides the obvious benefits of toilet training -- even if you decide not to mount it on your toilet!

Fins, Furs, and Feathers. Your fish will have the coolest fins on the block with Tetra's new line of "Fairly Oddparents" aquarium accessories, based on the hit Nickelodeon cartoon. PETCO stores offer fishbowls, filters, air pumps, food, and ornaments inspired by Wanda, Cosmo, and the rest of the gang. You can also treat your fishy friends to a SeaClear Aquarium Combo, an all-acrylic and exceptionally clear aquarium with no degradable sealers. Less than half the weight of comparably sized glass tanks, the SeaClear Aquarium Combo is safe for both fresh and saltwater use. Or, double the living space of the critters in your crew with a Pink Princess or Blue Knight Habitat. These habitats include cellar levels simulating a natural underground environment and inner courtyards with abundant room for sleep and play. PETCO also offers the Crittertrail Revolution, a radical rotating resort for hamsters, gerbils, and mice. A brand new concept in small animal housing, the Crittertrail Revolution lets your pet live inside an actual wheel he can revolve! For the feathered members of your family, consider a Pink Parrot Playarounds Playpen. This relaxing retreat provides your bird with healthy exercise and entertainment when he is away from his cage, and comes with ladders and toys that will occupy your bird for hours. Or, pamper your parakeet with a Jungle Talk Swing, an activity center with bright swings and fun toys on every side. Constructed from solid-powder bird-safe steel, the Jungle Talk Swing is available in small to medium sizes.

Howl-iday Cheer. And, of course, don't forget PETCO's fun assortment of holiday treats and toys! Find out what your pet is really trying to say to you with the handy Bowlingual Dog Translator, designed to interpret the vocal tones of your pet's bark. The "Thing in a Bag" toy includes a crinkly-sounding feature and a randomly activated motor to bring out your cat's natural stalking instinct, promising loads of fun for even the most playful pet! PETCO stores also offer Dickens' Closet holiday pet collars and clothing so your pet can bring glad tidings wherever he roams, and be sure to keep your home in the spirit of the season with pet bowls, placemats, treat jars, and ornaments, offered in classic red, green, and wintry blue colors.

These products are available at PETCO stores and/or at www.PETCO.com.

PETCO operates more than 700 neighborhood stores in 47 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading destination for on- line pet food and supplies at www.petco.com. The PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $18 million since inception in 1999. More than 2,300 non-profit grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the nation have received support from the Foundation. Through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a community leader in promoting the welfare of companion animals, as well as the importance of the human-animal bond.

SOURCE: PETCO