Comments on: PETCO coming to Roanoke

By: Julie T.

Julie T. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:42 +0000

OOPS that should have said "word" instead of "work"--sorry!

By: Julie T.

Julie T. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:11 +0000

Jenny: Any official work on when Petsmart at Valley View is going to reopen after repairs from the arson fire?? Will they be open again by Christmas? Thanks!

By: Dog Lover

Dog Lover — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:58:16 +0000

Hooray! Petco supports shelters and rescues by giving space in their stores to showcase animals in need of homes. Petland sells puppy mill dogs, see an investigation here http://www.humanesociety.org/puppymills.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:08:00 +0000

I used to shop at PetCo in the Twin Cities and always liked it beter than PetSmart. I am not sure if the prices were higher or lower, but the store always seemed cleaner and lighter, making for a better shopping experience. I used to see lots of dead goldfish at the Twin Cities PetSmart, a problem that I haven't noticed at the local Roanoke store as much. It will be much more convenient for me to have PetCo in Towers, as I live in OSW and hate driving all the way out to Valley View just to pick up my diabetic cat's food!

By: Other John

Other John — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:44:07 +0000

Here in the NRV, I've found that for many items, the local stores have better prices than Petsmart...like C&P Pets in Christiansburg. They lack the selection by a long shot, but they can beat prices on almost anything they carry in common with Petsmart. Unfortunately, from what I can tell, 2 local pet stores have closed recently: ZooQuatic, and the pet store at the now defunct Central Lumber shopping center in Radford. Toss in the problems with Classy Critters in downtown Radford, and we don't have but the 2 options in Christiansburg, essentially.

By: Meow

Meow — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:35:10 +0000

Good news there............
Now maybe PetSmart will lower their prices

By: Adowntownbusiness

Adowntownbusiness — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:00:15 +0000

I thought the prices were higher than PetSmart. I did like their treat "mix and match bar" by the pound for rawhide, cookies, etc. Petco had a different selection of food and accessories.

By: Mike D

Mike D — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:23:37 +0000

I sure hope that cats and dogs they have will be rescues. The fact they said adoption would lead me to think so. I can not stand a store that sells dogs and sometimes cats. I will never see paying hundreds of dollars for a dog just because of it's breed. They are too many great dogs at adoption centers that would make great pets and the fee that you pay is to cover the cost of vaccinations and neuter/spay. I have three dogs and all but one was free and that one I paid the adoption fee. They are all great dogs and do not have the health problems of a pure breed. The only one that does have health problems is my oldest and hers are just from old age. Vet gave her two weeks to live and so far she has made it another 6 weeks.
Other than that I hope they bring some needed competition to Petsmart.