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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Petsmart - What They Never Told You

Mom takes child to PetSmart for ‘low maintenance’ pet. Then she buys a betta fish—making everyone furious: ‘I hate when I have to agree with PETA’

There comes a time in every parent’s life when their child starts asking about getting a pet.

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Chicago woman goes to PetSmart. Then she sees someone abandoned a puppy and left it in a shopping cart: ‘I hope the store has good cameras’

We all know the feeling you have in your chest when you see a puppy out in public that is eagerly waiting for your attention, overflowing with affection, almost commanding you to come over and give it pets. You glance up at the owner to see if it’s OK that…

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‘I now have glass stuck in my thumb’: PetSmart customer buys Playology cat toy—then claims its dangerous material became embedded in her finger

Buying a pet toy is always a coin toss. On one hand, you never know whether your temperamental cat is going to prefer a state-of-the-art $85 toy over a dilapidated cardboard box. On the other hand, it’s difficult to judge whether a shiny new trinket would be safe for animals—or…

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“We’re Cooked Chat”: 85 Completely Unhinged But Also Amusing Pet Names

Naming your pet is the next most important choice you’ll make after deciding to open up your home to an animal in need of your love and care. While some folks go for something more traditional, others like to go all out and think way, way outside of the box.…

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Woman takes cat to PetSmart Hotel. Then they give her cat to the wrong family—who ends up losing her: ‘The lack of empathy is concerning’

A PetSmart in Mount Prospect, Illinois, accidentally switched two boarded cats in their care, leading to one pet going missing for nearly four days.

The Mary Sue

The eight best eco-friendly dog toys in the US – pup-tested

A selection of toys – from plush tacos to coconut fiber ropes – to keep the most picky of pups happy and healthy this holiday season

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In private credit, banks are ‘quietly preparing for some distress on the horizon’ by requiring ever-stricter legal terms for debt-ridden companies

For instance, the level of so-called lien subordination protection has doubled in a year.

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‘I’m convinced they actually hate animals’: Minnesota woman dresses up her dog for PetSmart’s Halloween event. Then she shows up

It can take years to make a loyal customer. And just one bad experience to lose one.

The Mary Sue

Texas woman politely holds a door open for another woman, gets shot dead as a result

The woman was shot in front of her daughter.

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Woman Loses Life Outside Pet Store After Argument Over Not Saying “Thank You”

What started as a disagreement over politeness ended in a fatal attack and an arrest.

Bored Panda

Argument over not saying ‘thank you’ at Texas shopping plaza ends in deadly shooting: cops

The dispute spanned several stores before taking a deadly turn

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‘That’s absolutely terrifying’: Woman books PetSmart pet hotel. Then her dog comes back covered in blood

After coming home from a vacation, the last thing anyone wants is complications. More than that, the experience of picking up a feces-covered dog with blood in its stool is enough to nullify the effects of any time away.

The Mary Sue

‘I would have been getting arrested’: Woman takes poodle to PetSmart for grooming. Then she catches them doing this to her dog

A viral TikTok video showing a visibly distressed dog during a grooming session at PetSmart has sparked renewed scrutiny of the company’s treatment of animals.

The Mary Sue

6 Pet Products That Were Recalled for Deadly Reasons

Pet owners trust the items they bring into their homes—from treats to toys—to enhance the lives of their furry friends, not endanger them. But sometimes, what seems safe can quickly become a silent threat. Over the years, several pet products have been recalled after causing illness, injury, or even death.

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In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker

The last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits alone at the west end of a suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and largely ignored

Bored Panda

Dumpster Diver Finds Dozens Of Live Fish Just Tossed Away Behind A PetSmart, Netizens Outraged

Dumpster divers find a box of live fish in a dumpster near Petsmart. The post Dumpster Diver Finds Dozens Of Live Fish Just Tossed Away Behind A PetSmart, Netizens Outraged first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Candy maker Mars is the biggest provider of vet care in the country: A closer look at its sprawling operation

The sale of vet clinics is expected to ramp up this year.

The Independent UK

All that 'checkout charity' adds up. Domino's plans $174 million from it for St. Jude hospital

The world’s top-selling pizza chain is betting big on the generosity of its customers

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Nate Berkus’ One Trick for Styling his Pet Accessory Collection Promises a More Stylish Space for Dog Lovers

Creating a chic space sans compromise is no longer an unsolvable hurdle with Nate's expert trick to designing around furry friends

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PetSmart warns users to beware of potential cyber scams

Hackers found stuffing PetSmart accounts with credentials, trying to break inside.

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The Independent UK

Woman claims PetSmart gave her fish for free ‘to try and save him’

The manager told TikTok user they didn’t think the fish would ‘make it’

The Independent UK

Woman claims PetSmart gave her fish for free ‘to try and save him’

The manager told TikTok user they didn’t think the fish would ‘make it’

Kiplinger

How to Save Money on Pet Costs

We love our furry/scaly friends — but pet costs are rising along with the cost of living. From daycare to grooming here are some ways to save money on pet care.

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‘Free’ job training can cost a fortune for employees who quit

BreAnn Scally is a pet lover, the kind who wishes she could take home every stray she passes on the street. So she was intrigued last year when she discovered that PetSmart, the pet-supply chain, offered what it advertises on its website as “FREE paid” grooming training. She hopes to…

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