Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Rat-bite fever lawsuit
A family sued after a child died from rat-bite fever allegedly contracted from a pet rat. A jury found Petco not negligent or liable.
2011
Johnson City flood deaths
A store flood during Tropical Storm Lee killed nearly 100 animals. After initially disputing the cause, Petco accepted responsibility for misjudging the flood risk.
2010
California animal-care and overcharging settlement
Petco settled a consumer-protection case alleging customer overcharges and inadequate care of some animals. The company did not admit liability.