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My daughter’s Girl Scout troop took a little field trip to PETCO in Beaverton and I was impressed!


By Todd Clark (Broker/Sales Coach) 503-524-9494

Yesterday, my daughter’s Girl Scout troop met at the PETCO in downtown Beaverton and that is where they met Chris, the person at the store in charge of the PETCO field trip. I have to say right from the beginning, Chris had the kids and the parents interested. (I actually learned a few things, like Bearded Dragons are social lizards and the sell out quickly because of it.)

The kids got to see birds, mice, rats, snakes, lizards, a tortoise, and fish up close and in some cases even hold them. I have to say, prior to going on this field trip, when I thought of PETCO, I thought it really as only a place to buy food and stuff for my pets. I thought of it as a box store for pet supplies and the animals they had were in cages all day and never handled. BOY WAS I WRONG!

It was clear that these animals were handled and they enjoyed it, because unlike a lot of pet stores, these animals were used to people and craved the attention. I have had pet ferrets in my life and this is one animal that if you bought it at a pet store you could count on having to train it not to bite for the next 3 months. Not the ones from this PETCO store! They clearly knew Chris and couldn’t wait to be handled and petted by the kids.

If you are planning to get a small pet, I wouldn’t hesitate sending anyone to this store. These pets were loved and well taken care of by a staff that was not that of a normal pet store. The kids learned a lot and though they don’t carry pig food, (we have a pet pig) they are still a store that showed the kids how to hold and love an animal that will be a source of joy for years to come.

If you are in Beaverton, stop off and say hi to Chris and meet the animals he clearly cares so much about. This is clearly more than just a job to him. I truly felt he cared for every one of these animals just like they were his own and were more like fostering them until they found a home than just selling them.




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Comments

Hi Todd,

What fun for all, loved seeing those kids.

Like you I thought it was more of pet food store. I'll have to share this with my daughter for her Cub Scouts and Brownies.

Posted by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers) almost 2 years ago

Hi Todd, I've been in Petco in our local area and been pretty impressed.  I have a son who's mom won't let him have a snake, but we go in to visit them periodically.  They are always great and someday we may break down mom's resistance. 

Posted by Dan Tabit (Northstone Real Estate Inc.) almost 2 years ago

Todd, that's encouraging to hear. Animals who live in cages need interaction with humans and/or other animals. They have a need to be loved and touched and talked to, just as we do. Good to know that Petco is treating their animals well.

Posted by Maria Morton, Kansas City Real Estate (Prudential Kansas City Realty) almost 2 years ago

Todd

All that interaction with the animals must have been superb. I never knew that about bearded dragons.

Posted by Tom Braatz,Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate (Re/Max Realty Center 262-377-1459) almost 2 years ago

The individual employee/worker always makes the difference.....even in real estate.

Posted by Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate (ACTIONAGENTS.NET) almost 2 years ago

Todd, great review.  I will check out to see if the local PETCO is as good and start recommending them.  Thanks.

Posted by Gabe Sanders, Stuart Florida Real Estate (Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales) almost 2 years ago

Wow, you are so right!  I have been to both PetSmart and Petco (in my area) and there is a completely different vibe in PetCo - the employees seem very knowledgable about the animals they have and DO spend quite a bit of time with them!  It makes all the difference in the world!

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Posted by Leesa L. Finley -Wake Forest NC REALTOR® Wake Forest NC & Raleigh NC Real Estate (Circa Properties - Your Wake Forest NC Homes Specialist) almost 2 years ago

My brother had a pet ferret that thing used to bite my toes and fingers when it got out of the cage.  He really was a lot of fun though.  I like the picture of your pig.

Posted by John Walters (Licensed in Slidell, Louisiana) (Frank Rubi Real Estate) almost 2 years ago

Great review of the local Petco. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Holly Kirby Weatherwax--Your Realtor® in Northern VA (Momentum Realty,LLC) almost 2 years ago

Scott, so did you let your daughter have a ferret?  All kidding aside, Petco is a fun place.  I like that they welcome dogs, even hyper active ones like Willie the Labradoodle.

Posted by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors) almost 2 years ago
My daughter loves going to petco and petsmart. They both have friendly service and many animals to play with.
Posted by John Cannata - Supreme Lending Texas Home Loan Originator (214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com) almost 2 years ago

Yes, we were very impressed with PETCO and I've had mice and ferrets as pets and I wouldn't hesitate at all at letting my kids get them as pets either. Ferrets are some of the best pets around because they act like kittens their entire lives.

Posted by Todd Clark (Broker) (503)524-9494 (Beaverton, Oregon Real Estate Expert) (Knipe Realty) almost 2 years ago

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