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That Fish Place – That Pet Place will be celebrating 41 years of business with our annual Anniversary Sale on March 29-30, 2014. Plan a trip to Lancaster, PA for our biggest sale of the year!

Save Big – 2 days only

We’ve partnered with hundreds of manufacturers to offer discounts on thousands of items. These sales are only available in our Lancaster, PA retail store on March 29-30, 2014. The savings and the FUN are worth the drive!

Save 15 – 50% off EVERY Aquarium supply product in our store

• Fish Tank Specials: up to 50% off aquariums up to 125 gallons!
• Aquarium Salt Specials: Buy 3 Get 1 FREE deals on Instant Ocean salt mixes
• Fish Food: up to 30% off popular brands of fish foods
• Aquarium Filters: Save 30% on Whisper power filters
• LED Aquarium Lighting: Save up to 30% off select fixtures
• Decorations, circulation pumps, filter cartridges.. it is all on sale!
• Visit our 35,000 gallon fish room + Save 30% on all Aquarium Livestock

Huge Discounts on Dog & Cat Food + Supplies

• Select brands of dog & cat food up to 30% off
• Save 25% off select treats
• Buy 1 get 1 FREE deals
• Cat litter at amazing discounts
• Got a heavy chewer at home? Tuffy’s dog toys are 15% off
• Greenies, supplements & vitamins on sale
• Save on dog beds, cleaning supplies, remote trainers and fencing, crates and more!

Savings for all of your pets

• Save up to 25% off  supplies
• All pet birds, reptiles & small animals 30% off
• Pond supplies up to 30% off – get ready for pond season!
• There are so many sales we can’t list them all!

Prizes, Face Painting & Kids’ Activities

Our annual sale is more than just a sale – its our biggest event of the year! We go all out and have an area where kids can have fun, and help pets in need too! All proceeds from kids games and face painting are given to Lancaster C.A.R.E.S., a local coalition for animal rescues, education and events. We’ve got a goldfish toss, beanbag toss, lollipop tree, (fan-favorite) PLINKO and wonderful face painters so your kids can have a great day, too.

Our lovable mascots, Bernie and Chompers, will be around throughout each day for plenty of photos and hugs!

Snake Photos

Have you ever held a snake? How about a big python draped over your shoulders? No, well everyone should experience it once! Have our photo taken with one of the snakes from the Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary. All proceeds from the photos go to helping reptiles in need of rescue and care.

Prizes for Facebook Friends

Make sure you visit our Social Media Booth in the center of the store. This year we’ll have a free photobooth. Get you and/or your pet all dressed up and we’ll snap a photo. Photos will be uploaded to Facebook throughout the day. Look for your pic and don’t forget to tag yourself! We’ll also have a guessing jar game with the winner of each jar taking home $25 in Fish Bucks. We’ve saved the best for last – our “Go Fish” Prize Wheel will let you spin for a chance to win Fish Bucks, T-shirts, keychains & more! Want even more chances to win free stuff? Like us on Facebook!

Meet and Greet with Manufacturers

Last, but of course not least, you’ll have the  chance to meet and greet with manufacturer representatives. Ask your questions, get recommendations, free samples, and more. Many manufacturers will be providing free snacks and refreshments throughout the day, so come with room for snacks!

Our Store is Always a Blast

Even without all the extra hoopla from our biggest event of the year, That Fish Place – That Pet Place in Lancaster, PA is a great place to take the kids anytime. Stop by our Pirate’s Cove Touch Tank and feel a stingray! We have  360 degree displays of our small animals – they’re so cute it is hard to resist. Visit our store pets: Jax, the Flemish Giant Rabbit & Kyan, an African Grey parrot.

That Groom Room will be open, meet our resident groomers and book your pet’s appointment.

As always, leashed, vaccinated and healthy pets are welcome to come along to the sale. We love meeting our customers pets! Keep in mind that it will be crowded, if your pet is anxious or nervous around people or other dogs you may want to keep them home or have someone with you to take them outside if the action is too much to handle.

Lancaster C.A.R.E.S. members will have tables set up where you can learn about each rescue and how you can help. Maybe you’ll even meet your next best friend?

All in all it is a great event and fun for everyone in your family. Mark your calendars for March 29-30 and we’ll see you there!

The staff at That Fish Place – That Pet Place and all the That Pet Blog bloggers would like to wish all of our readers and customers a Happy Holiday and a fantastic New Year. Feel free to share your holiday photos on our Facebook wall at http://www.facebook.com/thatpetplace

Here’s to a terrific 2014! Be safe, everypawdy!

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Hi Pet Blog readers, please welcome Adam Holmes with this guest post with some easy ways to reduce your pet’s carbon footprint.

As pet lovers we enjoy buying things and spoiling our pets. Sometimes those extra purchases and items can have a negative impact on Mother Nature. This article is not suggesting that we stop buying dog toys and accessories, but we can take steps to reduce the carbon pawprint of our pets by making responsible and informed choices.

1. Install a Dog Door

Instead of laying down newspapers or potty mats in the laundry room, install a doggie door so your pet can go outside whenever the urge strikes. For safety and security, you may want to install a traditional fence or a wireless dog fence as a great way to keep your dog in your yard.

*Editor’s Note* If you install a wireless fence, make sure that your dog is supervised while he is enjoying the great outdoors. Also note that invisible fences do not keep other pets or animals out of your yard.

2. Biodegradable Poop Bags

We all know that you’re not going to take on poo duty with your bare hands (please don’t) but plastic bags cause a lot of harm to the environment. They are difficult to decompose and if they do they leach harmful substances into the environment. Many pet supply stores have started carrying biodegradable poo bags that come in small dispensers that you can hook onto your leash. Choose these over regular plastic bags and choose paper or reusable grocery bags while you are at the store.

3. Scoop

As unappealing as it is, scoop your dog’s poop as often as possible and always pick it up when you are out and about. When left outside for long periods of time, fecal matter can find its way into sewer systems and water ways and can contaminate the environment. A pooper-scooper can be helpful if you don’t like touching your dogs’ waste.
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Good morning, fellow pet lovers!

Welcome to the new ThatPetPlace.com

Sorry for the long hiatus in pet blog posts. We hope to be back on track with our weekly posts soon. Our team had been busy preparing to launch the new ThatPetPlace.com for the last few months and now that we’re live, we’d like to hear your feedback!

Aside from a totally fresh, new look we’ve added several enhancements to our website. First of all, we’ve got a brand new search. Now when you use the search box you can filter your results by category, price, brand, and more! It should be easier than ever to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Next, we’ve added product reviews. Does your dog or cat have a favorite toy or do we carry a product you just can’t live without (for me, it’s the Classic Kong)? Have you purchased a product that didn’t quite live up to your expectations? We want to hear about it, even if you didn’t purchase it from That Pet Place. We want to hear your opinions on the products we carry and your reviews help other pet owners decide what is best for their pets.

Product reviews

Third, you can now schedule an auto-reorder of your pet supplies with one simple click. This service is for you if you purchase the same items from us on a regular basis. While you are checking out, right before you submit your order find the checkbox above the products that reads “Auto-Reorder”. Once that is checked you can select how often you’d like to receive your shipments. You will continue to receive your shipments until you cancel your re-order program, which you can do from your account on the website.

We have lots of other enhancements, too. We are now offering more payment options, e-gift certificates, and our Article Archive has been updated and improved! Log on to ThatPetPlace.com and check it out. Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think of the new and improved That Fish Place – That Pet Place!

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