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Atascocita Man Brings Longhorn To Petco

Vincent Browning decided to give Petco's leashed pet policy a test by escorting his massive African steer to the Atascocita store.

An Atascocita man tested the Petco leash policy by bringing his African steer for a visit.
An Atascocita man tested the Petco leash policy by bringing his African steer for a visit. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

ATASCOCITA, TX — Leashed pets are always welcomed at Petco stores, and that apparently includes critters in the bovine category. An Atascocita man decided to see for himself, and brought his massive longhorn steer for a visit.

Vincent Browning, who owns the steer, wasn't at all disappointed when Petco employees greeted Oliver the African Watusi, with open arms.


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Petco stores typically have all types of animals come to their stores, including pot bellied pits, and small gators, but this is likely the first visit buy an African Watusi.

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