SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (December 31, 2012) – National pet supply retailer Petsense is proud to celebrate the conclusion of another successful year delivering quality pet supplies and services to small and mid-sized markets throughout the country.   Petsense opened 18 new locations and expanded into three new states in 2012, bringing the company’s total store count to 69.

Petsense President and CEO Bob Angstead remarked, “We are proud to be the pet destination in sixty-nine towns throughout the country.  With our friendly, knowledgeable associates leading the way, we are helping strengthen the bond between people and their pets. We will continue our growth in 2013 and are excited about what the future holds for our customers, associates, vendors, and stakeholders.”

Petsense‘s focus on employee growth and development paid dividends in 2012 as 11 of the 18 new store managers hired in 2012 were promoted from within. Vice-President of Store Operations Mary Wentland adds that, “Our greatest assets are our wonderful associates who deliver world class service to our customers on every shopping trip.  We were thrilled, but not surprised, that the majority of our 2012 new store managers came from within the organization.”

2013 will be the company’s largest year of store growth since its founding 7 years ago. With plans to open at least 20 new locations, Petsense will continue to deliver quality products and services to under-served markets throughout the country.

For more information regarding Petsense including current store locations, please visit PetsenseLLC.com

Locations opened in 2012: McComb, MS; Hammond, LA; Aberdeen, WA; Ponca City, OK; Shallotte, NC; Austin, TX; Westerly, RI; Glasgow, KY; Columbus, NE; Zachary, LA; Enterprise, AL; Greensboro, NC; Brookhaven, MS; Hinesville, GA; Kingsville, TX; Goose Creek, SC; Lebanon, TN.

Locations to open in Q1 2013: Grand Island, NE; Cedar City, UT; Brownwood, TX; Marshall, TX; Norwich, CT; Whiteville, NC; Fort Worth, TX; Columbia, TN.

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Petsense LLC is a privately held retailer that specializes in reaching rural markets across the United States.  Founded by PetSmart founder Jim Dougherty in 2005, the company currently has locations in 21 states from coast to coast.  

PETSENSE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING HINESVILLE, GA STORE OPENING

National pet supply retailer to open 8th Georgia location in November

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (October 18, 2012) – National pet supply retailer Petsense is making final preparations to open the doors of Hinesville’s new pet supplies and services destination in the Liberty Square Shopping Center.  Petsense President and CEO Bob Angstead indicated that the rapidly expanding chain “chose Hinesville because of the town’s robust local retail market and heavy concentration of pet owners.  Hinesville is a dynamic city, and we are happy to grow alongside the city and Fort Stewart.”

Petsense will offer Hinesville, Fort Stewart, and the surrounding communities premium pet supplies and services that are unavailable in mass market and discount retailers, said Vice President of Store Operations, Mary Wentland. She added, “We are happy to be Hinesville’s source for quality pet supplies that can only be found in pet specialty retailers.  From Science Diet, to Blue Buffalo, to KONG brand toys; we will only carry the very best for your furry family member.  In addition to our product offerings, we are proud to offer world-class service to our wonderful customers.  We understand that pet owners have a choice, and for six years, they have chosen their local Petsense. We are happy to bring this level of customer service to Hinesville.”

In addition to a large selection of pet supplies, the Hinesville Petsense location will feature a full service pet bathing and grooming salon, affordable pet wellness and vaccination clinics, and an in-store pet adoption center.  Petsense does not sell live companion animals in its stores, instead choosing to partner with local rescue groups to help find homes for animals in need.

Petsense is schedule to open in the newly renovated Liberty Square Shopping Center on November 7th, 2012, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for November 10th. More information is available at PetsenseLLC.com/Hinesville.

Petsense LLC is a privately held retailer that specializes in reaching rural markets across the United States.  Founded by PetSmart founder Jim Dougherty in 2005, the company currently has locations in 21 states from coast to coast.  

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (July 23, 2012) – Petsense, a national pet care retail store, is expanding to historic Westerly, Rhode Island with the opening of their 61st location.  The new store will feature the area’s largest assortment of food, toys, treats, and accessories for dogs, cats, reptiles, small animals, birds, and aquatics. Petsense does not sell dogs or cats, instead choosing to partner with local animal welfare organizations and rescue groups to help find loving homes for animals in need.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to serve the citizens of Westerly and the surrounding areas,” said store manager Kevin Tripp, “Our associates are building a store that all of Westerly will be proud of. We look forward to providing excellent service and expert advice from day one.”

CEO Bob Angstead explained that the selection of Westerly is just the beginning of Petsense’s footprint in Rhode Island, “Customers have been shopping with us for more than six years at our Westbrook, Connecticut location, and we are excited to expand even further into New England.  It is very apparent that the citizens of Rhode Island and Connecticut love their pets and view them as family, and we are happy to help strengthen that bond through excellent service, selection, and pricing.”

Petsense will open to the public on August 8th, followed by a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on August 11th at 9:00 AM. After cutting the ceremonial ribbon, customers will have the chance to win great prizes, participate in special events, and visit with loving pets looking for their new home through adoption.  In addition, the first 50 customers in the store after the ribbon cutting will receive a free mystery value gift certificate!

Petsense will be located in the Westerly Commons shopping center, at 143 Franklin Street, Suite J, in Westerly. For more information about Petsense or the upcoming grand opening celebration, visit PetsenseWesterly.com.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (July 23, 2012) – Sulphur Springs’ hometown pet supply retailer, PetSense, recently completed construction on a new location in Sulphur Springs.  Petsense associates are currently setting up the new location at 1602 South Broadway while continuing to operate the current location at 1707 South Broadway, which will remain open for business until the new site opens on July 31st.

“Sulphur Springs has been a great location for us,” said Petsense CEO Bob Angstead, “We are committed to remaining in Sulphur Springs and when the opportunity to provide a better shopping experience for our customers was presented, we accepted with great enthusiasm.”

Store manager Daniel Sullivan explained that the relocation is designed to make Petsense even more convenient for residents of Sulphur Springs, “The move is all about the customer. We are committed to making it easier to provide the things you love for your pet; we’ve extended our hours, enlarged our grooming salon, and increased the number of pet food brands that we carry.  Our priority is making the pet lover’s shopping experience the best in the business.

As part of the relocation, Petsense will be hosting a grand re-opening celebration in the new location on August 4, 2012 at 9AM. After cutting the ceremonial ribbon, customers will have the chance to win great prizes, have their pet’s nails trimmed for free, and visit with loving pets looking for their new home through adoption.  In addition, the first 50 customers in the store after the ribbon cutting will receive a free mystery value gift certificate!

For more information on the relocation or grand re-opening celebration, visit PetsenseSulphurSprings.com.

Media Contact:
Joshua Patterson, Petsense LLC
josh.patterson@petsensellc.com

                              PETSENSE PREPARES TO OPEN NEW AUSTIN LOCATION WITH ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER

AUSTIN, Texas, June 15 (2012) - Petsense, the leader in affordable pet care products in underserved markets, is bringing their excellent customer service and competitive pricing to pet-friendly Austin, TX.  The new Four Points area store will feature a cat and kitten adoption center, training classes, frozen raw-food section, and 13 aisles of high-quality, classic and innovative merchandise for dogs, cats, reptiles, small animals, birds and aquatics. The new location, in the Four Points area of Northwest Austin, will be opening Jul. 5, 2012, to prepare for the Grand Opening on Jul. 14, 2012.

    Petsense Austin will be partnering with the Austin Animal Center (commonly referred to as Town Lake Animal Shelter), to help homeless Austin animals find loving families. The Sav-a-Pet center, an in-store home for adoptable cats and kittens, is part of the Petsense commitment to help Austin maintain its status as a no-kill city.  In addition to providing cat adoptions during regular business hours, Petsense Austin will be hosting regular adoption events with other rescues and shelters in Central Texas.

   Since 2005, Petsense has been "The Place for Pet Lovers."  Founded by the creator of the first national pet superstore chain, Jim Dougherty, Petsense has experienced rapid growth into rural markets throughout the country.  Each store is filled with over 5,000 items at everyday low prices, staffed by associates who are passionate about making the pet lover's shopping a world class experience.  All stores feature the very best brands for shoppers and their pets, including Hill's Science Diet, Blue Buffalo, Iams, Eukanuba, Nutro, Earthborn, Purina, and many more.

    Petsense Austin is located at 7900 N. FM 620, Suite 110, Austin, Texas, 78726.  The store is located in the former West Marine location, in the Home Depot shopping center. Find more information and sign up for discounts at www.PetsenseFourPoints.com.
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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (April 23, 2012) – National pet supply retailer Petsense recently completed construction on a new location at 110 Shallotte Crossing Parkway in Shallotte, North Carolina.  This new retail store will be the 59th location for the rapidly growing company, and the ninth in North Carolina.  President and C.E.O. Bob Angstead explained that “North Carolina has been a great area for growth for Petsense. As more and more pet lovers look for the best products and services for their pets, they have made Petsense their store of choice. We couldn’t be happier to expand our North Carolina operations into Shallotte.

”PetSense will offer Shallotte, and the surrounding communities premium pet supplies and services that are unavailable in mass market and discount retailers, said Vice President of Store Operations, Mary Wentland. She added, “While we feel that we have the best pet product selection of any retailer around, what really sets Petsense apart is the outstanding level of service that our associates provide our customers in all of the fantastic communities where we are located.  Our mission is to make the pet lover’s shopping a world class experience, and we are excited to bring that experience to Shallotte.”

Pet-lovers interested in working at PetSense should apply at the store during the week of April 30th – June 4th, from 9AM until 4PM.  Applicants not available during this time may email store.319@petsensellc.com to make alternate arrangements. Experienced groomers interested in working at Petsense may email heidi.hicks@petsensellc.com for more information.

The store is tentatively scheduled to open for business on May 23rd with a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 26th.  Pet lovers interested in receiving information and coupons for the Grand Opening celebration should “Like” Petsense Shallotte on Facebook.

Petsense in Alamogordo, New Mexico recently teamed up with business neighbor Maurice's for a joint fashion show featuring great fashion and loving pets looking for their forever homes!