Under terms of the agreement:

* PETCO will end the sale of large birds in the company's stores. PETA
intends to assist PETCO in enlisting accredited bird rescue groups to
work with the company in its in-store adoption program. In agreeing to end its campaign against PETCO, PETA will take
down its "PETCOCruelty" website, remove all references to "PETNO" on
all sites affiliated with the organization, and withdraw its support
of the use of the "PETNO" logo by other groups . Shelters, rescue groups and other organizations can complete
the registration form for the 2005 campaign online at
http://www.

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"We welcome the opportunity to work with PETA as we announce ending the
sale of large birds as one of several progressive steps we are taking in our
industry -leading efforts," said Bruce C.biz
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fraternal benefit society.)
- The Moline Animal Shelter (Moline, Ill.ereleases.

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It operates over 730 stores in 47
states and the District of Columbia, and is a leading destination for on-line
pet food and supplies at http://www.)
- Metro East Humane Society (Edwardsville, Ill.org , or by calling the Iams Consumer Care Center
at (800) 566-5038.

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* PETA will end its boycott of PETCO and its protests at the company's
stores. "We hope other
responsible retailers follow PETCO's lead in this regard. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations ,
research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement,
and protest campaigns . The $5,000 grants are unrestricted and can
be used to best meet the needs of the individual organizations .A.

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For more information on PETA, visit http://www.

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PETA and PETCO Announce Agreement

PETCO will
also recommend and promote flight cages for all birds.
The winning organizations were selected from more than 1,800 participating
organizations to receive the grants, which were awarded by Helen Woodward
Animal Center and The Iams Company.)
- Grainger County Humane Society (Rutledge, Tenn.)
- Monmouth County SPCA (Eatontown, N.

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The company
recognizes that birds -- like all animals --need exercise, and mental
and psychological stimulation to be healthy and happy .

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8 billion in fiscal 2004.

Iams Grants $100 000 to 20 Pet Adoption Organizations

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Large birds are not necessarily appropriate for these individuals
due to their long lifespan , size and care requirements.
"George brings his broad experience and proven success in managing life
insurance operations to the role of CEO," says Christopher Wansbrough,
Chairman of Foresters Board. In all, 163,286
dogs, 143,445 cats and 6,392 other pets (rabbits, snakes, birds, etc.com.

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PETCO's vision is to best
promote, through its people, the highest level of well being for companion
animals, and to support the human-animal bond. PETCO generated net sales of
more than $1.Y.)
- Oregon Humane Society (Portland, Ore.S. of Monroe County (Amory, Miss. 7, 2005. To
learn more about Eukanuba(R) and Iams(R) dog and cat foods, the Eukanuba
Veterinary Diets(TM) line of canine and feline prescription diets or general
pet care and nutrition information, call the Iams Consumer Care Center at
(800) 566-5038 or visit http://www.

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Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated to establishing
and protecting the rights of all animals. It also works on a variety of other issues, including
the cruel killing of beavers, birds and other "pests" and the abuse of
backyard dogs. "I'm very
optimistic about Foresters future and believe it will be a great one for both
its customers and employees. 335

Brian Cox
Fleishman-Hillard
(816) 512-2252

This release was issued through eReleases(TM).

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Over his 30-year career in the life industry, George has held roles of
increasing responsibility at Crown Life, Royal Life Canada and Zurich Life
Canada .)
- Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (Brookhaven, Miss.

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today announced an
agreement that will advance animal welfare across the country."
"I am honored to have been appointed by the Board and am deeply
appreciative of their faith in my insurance industry experience, leadership
capabilities and knowledge of Foresters heritage to lead this wonderful
organization at a critical time in its growth," says George. $5,000 Grants Awarded by Iams After Pet Adoption Drive Sets
New Record of More Than 300,000 Adoptions Worldwide

SAN DIEGO, For their roles in the most successful
pet adoption program in history, 20 adoption organizations have each been
awarded $5,000 Iams Home 4 the Holidays grants.)
- Richland County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center (Mansfield, Ohio)
- Terre Haute Humane Society (Terre Haute, Ind.

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PETA to End Campaign Against PETCO as Company Ends Sale of Large Birds

SAN DIEGO, People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (PETA) and PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc .com. "The Board is confident that George has the
ability and vision to lead Foresters to its next stage of development.)
- James River Humane Society (Jamestown, N.com.

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- Humane Society of Calvert County, Maryland (Prince Frederick, Md.)

Winners were chosen based on the best implementation of the Iams Home 4
the Holidays program.
Since the drive began in San Diego in 1999, Home 4 the Holidays shelters
have completed 878,000 adoptions worldwide.
"These pets found wonderful new homes and families thanks to this
partnership between The Iams Company and the animal welfare community," said
Mike Arms, President of Helen Woodward Animal Center.

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PETA will end
its campaign against the national pet food and supply retailer and PETCO will
end the sale of large birds in its stores. Think Adoption First encourages
anyone who is considering adding a companion animal to his or her
family to consider adoption first before making a purchase. Since its inception in 1999, the
PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $22
million in support of more than 2,600 non-profit grassroots animal welfare
organizations around the nation. He has experience in information technology, corporate planning,
marketing, sales , operations, and asset management with successful results in
every area.
Adoption organizations in all 50 states - plus 13 other countries - joined
paws for the sixth annual Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign to encourage
prospective pet parents to adopt an orphaned pet into a loving home during the
winter holidays.

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org.petco. Most recently, he assumed
additional responsibility for the marketing of Foresters products and
services.)
- Cut Bank Animal Shelter (Cut Bank, Mont.)
- Greater West Metro Humane Society (Buffalo, Minn.)
- Volunteers for Animals (Batavia, N.

About The Iams Company
For more than 50 years, The Iams Company has enhanced the well -being of
dogs and cats by providing world-class quality foods and pet care products.

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The company will continue to work with its shelter
partners to help those groups adopt not only dogs and cats, but to
adopt homeless birds of all sizes as part of PETCO's established
"Think Adoption First" program.

About PETCO
PETCO (Nasdaq: PETC), established in 1965, is a leading specialty retailer
of premium pet food, supplies and services.
A graduate of University of Toronto with a degree in Industrial
Engineering, George is a Board member of Hope Air, a Toronto-based charity
that makes free air transportation available to Canadians in need who must
travel outside their home communities for medical care. George has also served
for many years as a fundraising volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society,
the Heart and Stroke Foundation and several other organizations. He has also
been active in youth sports as a community basketball league coach.)
- Cat Assistance, Inc.)
- FieldHaven Feline Rescue (Lincoln, Calif.G.
The campaign surpassed its goal of 300,000 adoptions. For more information,
visit http://www.

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Hall , PETCO President and Chief
Operating Officer and President of the non-profit PETCO Foundation. "We
recognize that most of our bird customers are what we would call 'beginning
hobbyists'. PETA operates under the simple
principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for
entertainment.peta. This appointment
was made following an extensive search involving both internal and external
candidates. http://www.

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"We believe that all birds should have the freedom to fly and be with
others of their own kind, but large birds are exceptionally hard hit by
captivity, and we commend PETCO for deciding to help discourage their lifetime
confinement ," said Ingrid Newkirk, PETA's President.

About Foresters
A financial services organization inspired by helping children,
Foresters(TM) offers products, such as life insurance and annuities . For 130
years, Foresters has operated on the principle that the growth and prosperity
of individual families are linked to the communities in which they live.
Foresters invests time, money and resources to raise funds and strengthen non-
profit children's organizations, such as Children's Miracle Network and
Prevent Child Abuse America, while Foresters members and staff volunteer
locally.J.)
- Muscogee County Humane Society (Columbus, Ga. "We congratulate the
shelters and rescue groups worldwide that joined Iams and the Helen
Woodward Animal Center to give the greatest gift to these orphaned pets."
A Web site and toll-free registration number already are in place for
groups to sign up to participate in the seventh annual campaign, which kicks
off Nov." Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa
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Upon
completion of the sale of the limited number currently in stock and
those previously purchased from suppliers, PETCO will no longer offer
large birds. TORONTO, March 18 - Foresters Board of Directors is pleased
to announce that it has appointed George Mohacsi as the organization's new
President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately."
Since George joined Foresters in 2002 as Senior Vice President of
Operations and Technology, he has led several significant strategic change
initiatives, including the outsourcing of Foresters information technology
infrastructure, establishing new relationships with national community
partners, upgrading certificate administration systems and building strong
leadership in the operations and technology areas.
Grants were awarded to:

- Animal Care + Control of New York City (New York, N., the Center provides services for more than 57,000 people and
thousands of animals annually.

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About PETA
PETA, with more than 800,000 members, is the largest animal rights
organization in the world. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the
largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods
of time: On factory farms, in laboratories, in the fur trade, and in the
entertainment industry. (Ardsley , N.)
- CatNap from the Heart (La Grange Park, Ill.Y. Criteria included:

- Number of adoptions versus prior year
- Community involvement
- Media coverage
- Overall implementation of the program

Iams Home 4 the Holidays Sets New Record
As part of the world's largest pet adoption drive, all of the
participating organizations helped set a new record , with 313,000 adoptions
during the eight-week campaign.home4theholidays.

Media Contacts:

John Van Zante
Helen Woodward Animal Center
(858) 756-4117 ext.

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- Valley Oak SPCA (Visalia, Calif.

About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where
"people help animals and animals help people . Helen Woodward Animal Center also is creator of
the international Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive and the Animal
Shelter University program.

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