Feel Good Friday 4/23/21

Apr 23, 20213 min read

Hello friends and happy Feel Good Friday!

Please check out the below for some great moments that happened around #LifeAtPetSmart this week. (Get ready to smile!! 😊) Here’s hoping everyone has a wonderful weekend!

If you’d like to get involved in #FeelGoodFriday, you can use #LifeAtPetSmart on social posts!

This amazing team is ready to start serving the pets and pet parents of Staten Island! 😸

“The finish line was finally achieved as we grand opened PetSmart 2775! The journey been amazing. My team is phenomenal, and I couldn’t have done it without them, as well as my corporate leadership team who was with me every step of the way. Best thing I’ve ever done in my career and looking forward the future.”

Bella the biker dog was a major #LifeAtPetSmart mood when she stopped by PetSmart 2771 this week to pick up some goodies and rock and roll on her way! 😎

We live for moments like these in #LifeAtPetSmart. 🥰 “Making new friends everyday!!! This adorable sleepy baby came in tonight with his mom looking for a comfy bed to lay on! We look forward to your next visit pal! Until next time!”

PetSmart’s, Meredith Plaxco, was featured in the March/April 2021 digital issue of Loss Prevention Magazine (read her interview on pages 14-23!) 👏 The article spotlights Meredith's unique career path in the Pet Retail and Veterinary sector before becoming Vice President, Loss Prevention and Safety, as well as her extensive knowledge regarding all things safety (for pets AND people), Total Retail Loss, and adding value to a team. You can read it here.

Mariah and Jose work in our Petshotel and have a passion for pets!Jose loves his #LifeAtPetSmart because everyone is so friendly, and Mariah loves hers because she feels like she belongs💕☺️ We are so lucky to have dedicated, passionate, friendly people on our teams to take care of and love all of the pets in our care!

Meet Phyllis from PetSmart Millbury! She’s turtle-y awesome! 🐢 Her team says: “Everyone needs a Phyllis on their team. From stocking shelves to helping you set up your new tank! She knows it. She is always in a great mood and will make sure you leave happier than you came in! We love you, Phyllis!”

Congrats to Salon Leader Zang, who won the Top Paw Award this week! 🥳 It was a furry fantastic week for PetSmart’s 2445’s grooming team indeed!!

Speaking of salons, we had LOTS of good hair days this week in our PetSmart Grooming salons! ✂️🐾

Congrats to these amazing ladies celebrating anniversaries with PetSmart this week! 🥳

Brittany is celebrating 10 years of awesome in her #LifeAtPetSmart! She worked her way from a Pet Stylist, to Salon Leader, to a District Academy Trainer, and now works as a Salon Staffing Partner!

Michelle is celebrating 3 years at PetSmart! “Loved the journey so far! Started as an Associate -> Customer Engagement Leader -> Pets Hotel Leader to finally Assistant Store Leader. Excited to see what’s the next step on my journey!”

Sandra has been part of the pack for 20 wonderful years now! Her team says, “Sandra has been a joy to have on our team! She is truly an amazing dog trainer.”

Our PetsHotel’s threw a few paw-ties to remember! It was a very groovy week of WOOFstock!🌈😊

We got to spend some time with Digital Applications Analyst, Audrey and learn more about her #LifeAtPetSmart and why she enjoys being part of the IT team so much. Check out her story and cute pup, Levi, here.