Can you give a pet back to Petco?

Should the need arise, Petco will gladly assist you in finding a home, or may take back, any companion animal in good health regardless of the length of ownership, as part of our “Think Adoption First” program to find a loving home for every animal. Check out this article for more tips on How to Rehome Your Pet.

Can you return a pet back to PetSmart?

What is this? To be eligible for a return at PetSmart, you will need to bring back the animal, as well as your receipt and other paperwork or relevant information received at the time of purchase. Note that if your animal died after the purchase from PetSmart, you can also return it with evidence for a refund.

What happens to the animals in Petco?

A farm in Pennsylvania that supplies animals to PetSmart and Petco has been slaughtering animals by the hundreds — cruelly gassing them with carbon dioxide or leaving them in freezers to die slowly, a report says.

Can you drop off a cat at Petco?

Petco cannot accept cats. You may see adoptable cats in some Petco locations, but these cats are available through a shelter or rescue that is in partnership with the Petco Foundation.

Can I return a pet?

Call the shelter or rescue organization from which you adopted your pet and ask specifically what you need to do to return your pet. Some shelters can take in animals immediately but others may request that you keep the animal until a space becomes available for it in the shelter.

What is PetSmart return policy?

Returns or Exchanges Without a Receipt or With a Receipt Older Than 60 Days: Bring the product and a valid ID to any store and a merchandise return card for the most recent sale amount will be issued. If making an exchange, any positive balance will be refunded in the original form of tender.

Why you shouldn’t buy pets from Petco?

Chances are they are going to end up at large chain pet stores like Petco or Petsmart. The issue with these pet stores is that they can lead you to impulse buy a pet, employees can give you the wrong care information about the pet you are buying, and worst yet, many people suspect them to abuse their animals.

Does Petco and PetSmart abuse animals?

Petco and PetSmart have long been under fire for their live-animal sales. A PETA investigation into PetSmart stores revealed animal neglect and led PetSmart store managers in Nashville, Tennessee, to plead guilty to cruelty-to-animals charges.