Connie Greer, right, accepts a check alongside the staff of Petco Health and Wellness Co. and volunteers of the Barren River Animal Welfare Association following a ribbon cutting at the store’s newest location along South Beaver Trail in Glasgow. The ribbon cutting and check presentation were held on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.
(BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS)
By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News
GLASGOW — Two horses, a dog and cat mascot and a slew of community members were on hand Friday as Petco Health and Wellness Co. unveiled its newest location along South Beaver Trail.
The grand opening was scheduled at 8 a.m., and a ribbon was cut thereafter to mark the occasion. The store features a unique concept and layout tailored to the needs of pets and farm animals in rural areas. They call it “Neighborhood Farm & Pet Supply.”
“It’s about 85% traditional Petco assortment with the addition of 15% farm and feed,” said Kevin Lee, marketing and community outreach with Petco.
The first Petco location of this type opened in Floresville, Texas, earlier this summer. The company has implemented the concept just recently to offer pet and farm solutions. The location in Glasgow marks one of a few across the nation.
Among the inventory are traditional pet supplies and accessories, but the store also boasts a lineup of various feeds and will eventually host animal vaccination clinics. Two wash bays will also be open to the public so pet owners have a bathing solution outside of the home. The cost is $9.99 per use.
“What we’d like to do is be that one-stop shop where not only can you get your food and supplies but also offer services like training, vaccination clinics and even self-wash,” Lee said.
The vaccination clinics will likely begin on a monthly basis, he said. Those could become more frequent if the local demand increases. Likewise, training sessions are available through the company. Lee said trainers are skilled and able to accommodate the needs, especially of those in rural and farming communities.
“It’s unique for this concept as well,” Lee said. “We know in an agricultural market, there’s some different training needs. You might be training a dog to herd or protect the farm. We do offer that service as well.”
The company also presented the Barren River Animal Welfare Association with $40,000. The funding came from the company’s non-profit arm, Petco Love. Money is donated by customers who shop at the store and then pooled for local shelters and animal-based initiatives.”
“We’re excited,” said Connie Greer, the general manager at BRAWA. “It’s really going to help. We were just doing our year-end, so this came as a very pleasant surprise. It’s really going to help with our spay and neuter program.”
The store will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
“On behalf of Petco, we are so excited to join this community,” Lee said.
