Pet Valu Closing All Stores, Including In NY

NEW YORK — Pet Valu, a retailer of pet food and supplies, will close its 358 stores and warehouses in the United States.

The chain has 14 stores in the Hudson Valley and on Long Island.

Jamie Gould, Pet Valu's chief restructuring officer, said the shutdown was due to the "protracted COVID-19-related restrictions."

"After a thorough review of all available alternatives, we made the difficult but necessary decision to commence this orderly wind down," he said.

Gould said the company will work with employees through the store closing process.

"We thank all of them for their commitment to our company and our customers, and especially for going above and beyond so we could help customers as an essential service during the pandemic," he said.

A banner at the top of the Pet Valu website declared that all U.S. stores are closing and everything was on sale at up to 20 percent off.

It also said online shopping was no longer available, but dog washing and grooming services will be available during the store closing sale. Adoption services are no longer available at the stores.

Pet Points Plus Members will accrue points toward awards and receive 5 percent case discounts through Nov. 21. The company said any awards on customer accounts or gift cards must be used before the stores close, adding that customers are encouraged to use them by Dec. 13.

The Pet Valu FAQ can be seen here.

The stores in New York that will be closing are in the following locations:

• Island Point
• Jericho
• Oyster Bay
• Commack
• Hauppauge
• Setauket
• Hartsdale
• West Haverstraw
• Chappaqua
• Patterson
• Mahopac
• Bedford Hills
• Yorktown Heights
• Briarcliff Manor