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Holidays are coming early to pets and pet parents this year with the unique and exclusive offering of great holiday gifts at PETCO.com.

In addition to its existing holiday offers and discounts on leading brands, PETCO.com is launching a Deal of the Day campaign to help online customers find perfect gifts for their furry, finned and feathered family members. The promotion kicks off Friday, and lasts through Dec. 14. Each day, customers logging onto PETCO.com will be offered a special deal on unique and exclusive products for dogs, cats, small critters, reptiles, birds and fish.

Adding to the season's cheer, PETCO.com is also offering free shipping on holiday purchases of $60 dollars or more. Online customers can also receive an additional $10 off any purchase of $30 or more by using the site's Google Check-Out option.

"It's like having Christmas for two weeks," says PETCO Vice President of e-Commerce John Lazarchic. "We are topping our existing special holiday offers on hundreds of products with 14 days of great deals for all pets and pet parents -- and then throwing in free shipping."

To stay on top of the Deal of the Day, PETCO.com customers can sign up for a daily email, or -- if they are true holiday shopping thrill seekers -- log onto the Web site just after midnight each day.

"Santa may get cookies and milk, but our online customers get really great deals on holiday gifts every day," said Lazarchic. "Holidays are all about giving and we hope to make it a very special time for all PETCO customers."

About PETCO

PETCO is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services with a commitment to quality animal care and education. PETCO's strategy is to offer its customers a complete assortment of pet-related products and services at competitive prices, with superior levels of customer service at convenient locations, by hiring pet lovers and training them to become counselors to our pet-loving customers. PETCO operates more than 800 neighborhood stores in 49 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 $31 million since its inception in 1999. More than 4,000 non-profit grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the nation receive Foundation support. Through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a community leader in promoting the welfare of companion animals and celebrating the human-animal bond.

SOURCE: PETCO