| Type | Pet Store |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder(s) | Dan Urbani |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
| Number of locations | 17 |
| Products | Pet Supplies, Grooming, Training, Vet, Daycare, |
| Website | http://www.petcetera.ca/ |
Petcetera is a pet specialty supply retailer founded in Richmond, British Columbia in 1997 by Dan Urbani. It has expanded to 50 stores and 704 employees across Canada.
The stores, ranging from 10,000 to 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) are 90% dedicated to selling and divided into Dog, Cat, Bird, Fish, Small Animal, Wild Bird, Reptile and Programs & Services sections. They also provide an adoption centre, vet, grooming, photos, training and daycare.
On March 20, 2009 Petcetra announced that, due to the recession, it was filing for creditor protection, and would start offering discounts on products in order to generate cash flow.[1]
On June 16, 2009 Petcetera officially filed for bankruptcy however Urbani announced on September 1, 2009 that he has bought 20 of Petcetera's most profitable locations out of liquidation, reopening them under the new corporate name of New Petcetera Retail Ltd.[2][3]