Drs. Foster and Smith pet supply operations will close officially February 12 according to a press release from owner company Petco.
“Taking into account the needs of modern pet parents, shifting consumer preferences and the ongoing evolution of the Petco brand, we believe this will enable us to streamline operations and better focus on our core business and customer.”
Source: Star Journal, January 9, 2019. Link. Veterinarians Dr. Rory Foster, Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith started the company, opening their first facility, which processed mail-order pet supplies and produced catalogs, in 1985.