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According to a new survey by Petco, most pet parents are more willing to spend vacations with their pets this year than anyone else*

San Diego, November 9, 2021/PRNewswire/ - According to a new Petco survey, nearly 80% of pet parents believe that they are more willing to spend vacations with their pets than other human family members. * Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF) helps pet parents make the most of this good time through the brand's new "Merry Makings" series, which is designed to be with their loved ones throughout the season Of pets inspire meaningful moments together.

During the pandemic, more than 11 million pets entered our homes, creating a new generation of pet parents who are closer to pets than ever before and are eager to involve pet family members in holiday celebrations. Nearly 75% of pet parents give pets gifts during the holidays, and about half of them spend more to buy gifts for pets than other family members. * Petco's holiday series is the perfect solution for these enthusiastic gift givers, with more than 400 unique holiday items for dogs, cats and small animals, all at less than $40. The series includes exclusive merchandise, including pet and pet parent outfits suitable for holiday cards, from beds, collars and leashes to cute toys, healthy food and fans’ favorite Advent calendars and other basic supplies. Pet parents can also provide their pets with fashionable, sustainable, and adventurous products that come from the winter collection of Petco fashion brand Reddy, as well as top national brands such as Wild One, Canada Pooch and Harry Barker.

There are more pets in the house this year than ever before. Petco allows pet parents to easily incorporate their beloved pets into all the special moments of the season:

The joy and convenience that Petco brought to pets and their parents during this holiday came to life in two new advertising spots-"Together to make holiday memories" and "Festival needs are delivered on the same day"-from the brand's "This is What we want, if we are a pet" platform.

In addition, Petco Love is collaborating with Skechers’ BOB to celebrate the life-changing power of pet adoption, and will surprise animal shelters with a $1 million grant reward through the Petco Love Stories event this holiday season. Petco guests can join our mission to save pets’ lives through in-store donations, and will receive a reusable handbag as a thank you for a donation of $10 or more, or a large luggage bag (donation of $20 or More). ** Pets and pet parents can also give back while making holiday memories and return photos of Petco and Santa Claus. Between November 28 and December 18, Santa Claus will visit Petco pet care centers across the country to listen to pet wish lists and raise funds for pets in need. Pet parents only need to donate US$9.95 to Petco Love to receive digital souvenir photos of their pet and Santa Claus​​. Please consult your local Petco for the date and time of Santa’s visit. For more information on how Petco Love is giving back this season and their life-saving work throughout the year, please visit PetcoLove.org.

Pet parents can shop on holidays in a variety of ways, including at Petco Pet Care Center, through the Petco app, and at petco.com/holiday. Petco provides a comprehensive "Petco & Go" service, with features such as same-day delivery, worry-free repeated delivery, and convenient roadside pick-up, which can help pet parents get everything they need during the holiday and beyond. Checkout has never been easier. There are a variety of payment methods to pay for pet purchases, including Petco Pay credit card and Klarna's shop now, later this month in the four interest-free payment options available in the store and online. Throughout November and December, pet parents will also receive their own holiday treats through exclusive offers.

*Statistics from the 2021 Petco consumer survey of 1,000 American dog and cat parents. **The store is only available on December 26, 2021, while stocks last.

Regarding Petco, The Health Wellness Co. Petco is a defined category of health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and our own Petco partners. Since our establishment in 1965, we have been committed to setting new standards in the field of pet care, providing comprehensive health solutions through our products and services, and creating communities that can deepen the bond between pets and pet parents. We operate more than 1,500 Petco locations in the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including an expanding network of more than 150 in-store veterinary hospitals, and provide complete online resources on pet health on petco.com and the Petco app. With independent non- For-profit organization Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation) cooperated. We cooperated and provided support with thousands of local animal welfare organizations across the country, and helped more than 6.5 people find their homes with tens of thousands of animals through in-store adoption activities.

Contact: Yvonne Tarrab [Email protection]  

SOURCE Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.

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