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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Resolutions aren't just for humans anymore: as pets increasingly become more like members of the family, many passionate pet parents are starting off 2017 with a renewed focus on the wellness of their furry, scaled, finned or feathered family members. Those looking for a trusted resource to help make choices towards a healthier, happier life together can look to Petco for a variety of products, services, advice and experiences to keep pets healthy from head to tail.

"Pet parents can use the opportunity of a new year to make a resolution for their pets – the same way they would do for themselves – to be healthier and happier," said Rebecca Frechette, senior vice president at Petco. "Whether it's through diet and tailored supplements, proper training, increasing activity levels and social engagement, or just looking their best through grooming, Petco's here to help pet families lead their best lives together."     

Petco has you covered when it comes to caring for an existing pet or a new pet that was added to the family over the holidays with in-store pet experts and these resources and services:

• Resources for New Pet Parents: Ready to welcome the love of a pet into your home? All new pets get a Welcome to the Family book filled with $650 in savings as well as a companion care pack, information on proper pet care and 24/7 support. Potential pet parents can visit any Petco or Unleashed by Petco store for the monthly national pet adoption weekend, happening Saturday, January 7 – Sunday, January 8 to find the perfect new pet for their family.
• Pet Nutrition Advice: Petco believes that What We Feed Them Matters, and has a diverse, carefully curated assortment of premium and natural food brands, providing discerning pet parents with the quality they've come to expect for themselves and now their pets too. Petco provides products that offer a simple, healthy diet for all kinds of pets to keep them looking and feeling their best, including the latest supplements, formulas and treats from Petco's exclusive Drs. Foster and Smith line.
• Training Classes and Workshops: Proper training is essential, and Petco offers customized training solutions for dogs of all ages allow your furry friend to learn valuable lessons in a positive, fun and informative environment.  Petco's workshops, seminars and private lessons help set the foundation for a powerful pet and pet parent bond. Petco offers workshops presented by educated and dedicated dog trainers at a variety of levels to provide customized behavior solutions for you and your dog. What's better, this month Petco is offering buy 2 get 1 dog training workshops. See a store partner and sign up today!
• Grooming and Wellness Services: Healthiness is happiness, and convenient pampering from Petco certified stylists helps pets look and feel their best. Guided by Petco's unique 7-point pet care check, each grooming service starts with a visual and physical screening of your pet to make sure nothing looks or feels abnormal. January offers and services include mini makerovers with paw protection to ensure your pets are both clean and protected during winter months. Affordable, quality care for pets is also available at Vetco year-round, with wellness services and vaccinations for dogs and cats in select Petco locations across the U.S. 

For more information on monthly in-store events and promotions happening at Petco and Unleashed stores nationwide, visit Petco.com/Events.

About Petco and the Petco Foundation
With more than 50 years of service to pet parents, Petco is a leading pet specialty retailer that focuses on nurturing powerful relationships between people and pets. We do this by providing the products, services, advice and experiences that keep pets physically fit, mentally alert, socially engaged and emotionally happy. Everything we do is guided by our vision for Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We operate more than 1,500 Petco and Unleashed by Petco locations across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico; prescription services and pet supplies from the leading veterinary-operated pet product supplier, Drs. Foster & Smith; and petco.com. The Petco Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, has invested more than $175 million since it was created in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the Foundation, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, help find homes for more than 400,000 animals every year.

SOURCE Petco