The ASPCA reports that 62 percent of American households have a pet.
To provide the basics for a dog or cat -- that's food, medical care, training and other supplies -- owners spend between $600 and $900 per year. And that doesn't include the chew toys, treats and other indulgences.
You now have a new place to find much of that. PetPeople opens its new store in City Centre, next to , on Thursday morning.
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This is the 14th PetPeople store.
PetPeople specializes in natural pet foods and healthy products for pets. Manager Matt Horowitz described it as a "neighborhood pet store."
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"We're passionate about educating our associates so they can help customers make the best choices for their pet," Horowitz said. "They're not just guessing."
Stores also are involved in local animal-related organzations. PetPeople donates at least five percent of its profits to pet-related non-profits.
Horowitz said there may be events in the future at the store with local organizations.
Hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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