Amazon Launches New Pet Website

Amazon.com recently premiered a new online pet store, wag.com. Don’t go looking for Amazon shipping fulfillment or for your prime membership to apply, however; wag.com is technically part of a subsidiary Amazon bought back in 2006, and there’s no hint of Wag’s corporate owner anywhere on the site. Wag.com is a well-organized, colorful site divided into multiple sections based on the type of pet for which you want to shop. These range from dogs, cats, and small (mammal) pets to fish, birds, and reptiles. Once under a species section shoppers can then conduct their business by choosing to browse under … Continue reading →

Cities Adopt Pet Store Ban

Growing up I was never fond of that common teenage ritual: frequenting the mall. But some of my friends were, so sometimes I would accompany them on the trip. I did enjoy going to a couple stores like the bookstore and our local mall’s pet store. I’ve said many times before how much I wanted a dog growing up, and the cat my parents adopted instead made me love cats as well. By my later teenage years we didn’t have any pets in the house anymore, so I enjoyed going to look at the pets in the pet store. The … Continue reading →

Why Petco Is Where I Go (Now)

A few years ago, when my friends adopted their wiggle-pup Casey, I scrambled for a good gift. I didn’t know what kind of treats the puppy would like, and they’d already shopped for toys, a crate, a bed, and food. In the end, I went with a Petco gift card. Since then, I’ve been on the Petco mailing list. Most of the time (let’s say 99 out of a hundred) I brush past the emails and don’t pay much attention. A recent mailing caught my eye: sale on Frontline. What perfect timing! I was out of Frontline, it was nearly … Continue reading →

End Of Summer Sale At JB Wholesale

As the four-legged kids get ready to head back to obedience school, this is a great time to stock up on all your favorite treats, toys, and supplies! JB Wholesale Pet Supplies is having a 15% off sale to keep the summer fun alive for a few more weeks. Between now and September 2nd, use the code ENDSUMMR07 at the checkout to get 15% off your total purchase. That doesn’t include shipping, alas, but it’s still a good deal! And if you don’t want to pay shipping (and you happen to live in New Jersey), you can visit one of … Continue reading →

Dog Days of Summer Deals for Dogs at Doctors Foster and Smith

There’s not only a red tag sale going on for cats at Doctors Foster and Smith, but also great deals for dogs. Again, since we’ll be moving soon, I’m trying not to buy anything Murph absolutely doesn’t need. But here’s some things that caught my eye anyway: • Beef Flavored Aspirin, Berrier Joint & Hip Treats, and Hip Bones. Murph’s got mild hip dysplasia so I’m always looking for ways to treat it or lessen it’s impact. The aspirin’s 15% off now, the other two are both 20% off. • Booda Treat Stick. Murph’s a chewer and loves things to … Continue reading →

Dog Days of Summer Deals for Cats at Doctors Foster and Smith

It may not feel like it, but the Dog Days of Summer are nearing an end. So are some of the great deals that some of my favorite pet stores are offering. Like at Doctors Foster and Smith. I always look forward to shopping in my Doctors Foster and Smith catalogs, but most especially when they send me ones with red tag savings up to 50% off. Sales won’t last much longer though. Their current deals are good through September 4, 2007. Since we’re getting ready to move, I’m actually trying to restrain myself from making any purchases. (I’ve already … Continue reading →

Dog Days of Summer: More Pet Deals

Last month I told you about a circular I received in the mail from PetSmart advertising their $5 Gift Days promotion. Well, I received another one from them the other day. There are new items that qualify for the coupon now, and many of them also have additional (immediate) savings if you use a PetPerks savings card. Deals end August 19. $5 Coupon Items • Iams Dog Food, 40 lb. bag, all varieties. ($4 instant PetPerks savings) • Iams Cat Food, 20 lb. bag, all varieties. ($4 instant PetPerks savings) • Purina ONE Dog Food, 37.5 lb. bag, all varieties. … Continue reading →