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Unleashed by Petco Comes to the North Wales Neighborhood

Pet parents looking for a conveniently located, trustworthy and authentic shopping experience where their pet’s needs always come first, can now find it at Philadelphia’s new Unleashed by Petco located at 1210 Bethlehem Pike in the North Wales neighborhood. The pet specialty store, which begins its grand opening celebrations Saturday, March 22, 2014 through the next three following weekends, provides a neighborhood feel with knowledgeable associates, all in an intimate and playful environment.

The store, introduced by leading pet specialty retailer Petco in 2009, offers local pet parents a wide-variety of high quality food options, including natural, organic, raw and cooked food selections. The store delivers an engaging shopping experience with everyday pet essentials at a location closer to home. In addition, an easy self-serve dog wash is available so pet parents can truly have a one stop shop for all their pet’s needs.

The North Wales Unleashed by Petco will host several community gatherings throughout the year such as adoption events aiming to unite the areas shelter pets with forever homes, Pug-a-Palooza, local dog meet-ups and other fun contests and social gatherings for people and pets alike.

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March 22-23, 2014: The festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony where the local adoption group, Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia, and local service dog group, Montgomery Township K9 Unit, will each be presented with a $1,500 donation. Through this donation, Unleashed by Petco hopes to help Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia find homes for local pets in need and help Montgomery Township K9 Unit continue their great work in the community.

Additional grand opening events will be taking place March 29-30, 2014 and continue through the next weekend April 5-6, 2014. Special activities will include free giveaways, pet adoption events and a special pet photo booth, amongst others. For details, please contact the North Wales store at 215-654-5060. For more information, visit www.unleashedbypetco.com

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