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Today officially kicks off the holiday shopping season, with sales and special deals being 

offered at malls and stores everywhere.

And it looks like the local pet stores are no exception.

Centinela Pet Store at The Terraces in Rancho Palos Verdes is offering 20 percent off everything all day today, with other specials running through the weekend.

I've also received emails and seen fliers from Petco, Petsmart and several of the online pet supply companies, all offering discounts and sale prices today and this weekend as the holiday buying season begins. 

So go shop. 

And let us know if you're finding any exceptional deals out there on pet items that we can pass on to our readers.

Another victim of the economy and chain competition, The PetCare Co. in Hermosa Beach will close up shop on Sunday after nearly 20 years in business.

Torrance residents and dog enthusiasts Lewis and Paula Turner have been running The PetCare Co. since 1991. But the opening of a large chain store nearby and the recession have crippled their business.

The impending closure comes after the store recently partnered with Burbank-based Ken-Mar Rescue, a nonprofit canine rescue operation, to offer small dogs for adoption in the store. Lewis Turner said he had hoped the adoption service would help boost revenue.

"Turned out to be too little, too late," said Lewis Turner.

There are seven rescue dogs who still need homes before the business closes on Sunday.

The store is at 1630 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach. Phone is 310-372-1980.

Lewis Turner with some of The PetCare Co. rescue dogs.

Photo: Robert Casillas, Daily Breeze