HFAC is a national nonprofit organization supported by the American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), The Humane Society
of the United States (HSUS), regional and local animal protection
organizations, foundations and individuals. 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. Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated to establishing
and protecting the rights of all animals. For more information on PETA, visit http://www.

About PETCO
PETCO (Nasdaq: PETC), established in 1965, is a leading specialty retailer
of premium pet food, supplies and services. PETCO generated net sales of
more than $1.petco.

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, Four producers of natural and
organic eggs have been approved to use the "Certified Humane Raised and
Handled" label by Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), the non-profit organization
that certifies the humane treatment of animals raised by meat, poultry, egg or
dairy producers.farmersorganicfoods.givingnaturefoods .

The certification of these new companies significantly expands
availability of "Certified Humane" eggs to consumers. Under terms of the agreement:

* PETCO will end the sale of large birds in the company's stores."

About PETA
PETA, with more than 800,000 members , is the largest animal rights
organization in the world. 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.

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certifiedhumane. today announced an
agreement that will advance animal welfare across the country. 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.

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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.peta. 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.

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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.

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Pete + Gerry's Organic
Eggs and Nellie's Nest Eggs of New Hampshire gained "Certified Humane" status
in 2003. 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 .

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* Nest Fresh Eggs, a Denver-based producer of organic, cage-free eggs
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* Phil's Fresh Eggs , a producer of cage-free, naturally fed eggs based
in Forreston, Illinois (http://www. 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. 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. PETA
intends to assist PETCO in enlisting accredited bird rescue groups to
work with the company in its in-store adoption program.

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nestfresh. Animals must receive a nutritious diet free of antibiotics
or hormones and must be raised with shelter, resting areas and space that are
sufficient to support natural behavior.

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* Giving Nature Foods , an organic and cage-free egg producer in
Lancaster County, Pa.

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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.

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HFAC is the first and only animal -welfare product certification
organization in the U. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations,
research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement,
and protest campaigns.

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"Now, consumers can buy Certified Humane eggs almost anywhere in the
country," said HFAC Executive Director, Adele Douglass.com.

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More information can be found at
HFAC's website, http://www. PETA operates under the simple
principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for
entertainment. 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.

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philsfresheggs. to meet the stringent requirements of the USDA ISO
Guide 65 Assessment program , which evaluates organizations operating
third-party product certification systems. Hall, PETCO President and Chief
Operating Officer and President of the non-profit PETCO Foundation.

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The newly certified producers include:

* Farmers Organic Foods International, a Wisconsin-based company that
produces organic, fresh, cage-free and pastured-poultry-raised eggs,
liquid/frozen or fresh liquid egg products and dry egg products
(http://www.com.
Unveiled in May 2003 and now being used by 35 companies, the Certified
Humane label assures consumers that a meat , poultry, egg or dairy product has
been produced in compliance with HFAC's precise standards for humane farm
animal treatment.S.

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

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Producer compliance with the HFAC standards is verified through
annual on-site inspections by HFAC's third -party inspectors.

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"We hope other
responsible retailers follow PETCO's lead in this regard.

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PETCO will
also recommend and promote flight cages for all birds.

* PETA will end its boycott of PETCO and its protests at the company's
stores.8 billion in fiscal 2004.

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All producers authorized to use the "Certified Humane" label must meet
HFAC's Animal Care Standards , which were developed by a veritable "Who's Who"
of national and international animal scientists and farm-animal welfare
experts. Large birds are not necessarily appropriate for these individuals
due to their long lifespan, size and care requirements.

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(http://www. 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. "We
recognize that most of our bird customers are what we would call 'beginning
hobbyists'.

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