| Petsmart, Inc. provides products, services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets in North America. As of January 28, 2007, the company operated 908 retail stores in North America. The company offers various products for the life stages of pets and pet services, which include professional grooming, training, boarding and day camp. It also offers pet products through an e-commerce site. As of January 28, 2007, the company had veterinary hospitals in 608 of its stores. The company reaches customers through its direct marketing channels, including PetSmart.com, its pet e-commerce site, StateLineTack.com, its equine e-commerce site and an equine catalog. In February 2007, the company sold or discontinued StateLineTack.com and the equine catalog. Merchandise The company’s merchandise falls into three main categories: Pet Food, Treats and Litter: The company emphasizes premium dog and cat foods, of which are not available in supermarkets, warehouse clubs or other mass and retail merchandisers. The company also offers national brands found in supermarkets and pet stores. Pet Supplies and Other Non-Pet Goods: The company’s pet supplies includes collars, leashes, health and beauty aids, shampoos, medication, toys, pet carriers and pet houses. The company also offers various supplies for fish, birds, reptiles and small pets. Its products include aquariums and habitats, filters and birdcages. Pets: The company’s stores feature fresh-water tropical fish, birds, reptiles and small pets. Pet Services The company’s pet services include grooming, training, boarding and day camp. The company offers grooming and training services in its stores. The company allocates an average of 800 square feet per store for grooming, including precision cuts, baths, toenail trimming and tooth-brushing. Pet training services range from puppy classes to improved and private courses. PetsHotel provides boarding for dogs and cats, 24-hour supervision by caregivers who are safety-certified and trained in all aspects of personalized pet care, an on-call veterinarian, temperature controlled rooms and suites, daily specialty treats and play time and day camp for dogs. In 2005, the company began a national rollout of PetsHotel at selected locations. As of January 28, 2007, the company operated 62 PetsHotels. Veterinary Services Veterinary hospitals in its stores offer routine examinations and vaccinations, dental care, a pharmacy and routine and surgical procedures. As of January 28, 2007, Medical Management International, Inc., a third-party operator of veterinary hospitals, operated 596 of the hospitals under the registered trade name of Banfield, The Pet Hospital. The remaining 12 hospitals are located in Canada and are operated by other third-parties. PetSmart Charities and Adoptions The company, through PetSmart Charities, Inc., supports the activities of animal welfare organizations in North America. PetSmart Charities creates and supports programs to help find a lifelong loving home for every pet, by - raising awareness of companion animal welfare issues; funding programs to further individual animal welfare organizations’ missions; and facilitating adoptions through in-store programs and pet transport programs. History Petsmart, Inc. was founded in 1986. |
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