"Past funding has also supported our Whiskers on
Wheels mobile adoption center that drives to local PETCO stores and showcases
the pets we have available in our shelters," said Brown.

PETCO (Nasdaq: PETC) is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food,
supplies and services with a commitment to quality animal care and education.

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This Saturday
and Sunday, join PETCO and its community adoption partners to help raise
awareness on animal welfare and find loving families for homeless pets.

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That is one reason the PETCO Foundation's annual "Spring A Pet" fundraiser
provides funding to support animal welfare organizations and their efforts to
spay, neuter and find homes for thousands of these animals each year. More than 3,500 non-profit
grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the nation receive
Foundation support.

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More than 2,700 non-profit grassroots animal
welfare organizations from around the nation have received support from the
Foundation.

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Helping
those groups find homes is PETCO's National Pet Adoption Days.

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In fact, according to Merritt Clifton, editor of Animal People magazine,
over eight million animals will flood animal shelters this year and
50 percent, roughly four million, will come during May, June, July and August
as a result of thousands of litters born in the spring.
PETCO's strategy is to offer its customers a complete assortment of
pet-related products and services at competitive prices, with superior levels
of customer service at convenient locations, by hiring pet lovers and training
them to become counselors to our pet-loving customers.

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2 million for animal welfare organizations in PETCO communities across the
country.

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In conjunction with "Spring A Pet," all PETCO stores around the nation are
expected to participate in "National Pet Adoption Days," April 8 and 9. PETCO does
not sell dogs or cats, and for over 40 years has worked with shelters to find
homes for millions of adoptable animals, but the stores do offer small
animals, reptiles and birds.
"Think Adoption First not only increases the visibility of adoptable dogs
and cats in the area, it raises awareness that local rabbits, birds, and small
animals are also in need of good homes," says Paul Jolly, Vice President and
Director of the PETCO Foundation.

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com.8 million to benefit grassroots animal
welfare groups , like Whisker City, a division of Blue Sky Charities in
Seattle. PETCO operates more
than 750 neighborhood stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a community
leader in promoting the welfare of companion animals, as well as the
importance of the human-animal bond.

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SAN DIEGO, Spring sees an influx of
homeless companion animals at our nation 's animal shelters.
This year's national campaign, now underway, is expected to raise
$2. "With this program, PETCO is giving animals
of all kinds a second chance at life by helping them find their forever
families. The
PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $24
million since inception in 1999.

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Donors of $20 or more will receive a
"Making a Difference" picture frame while supplies last. Donations can also
be made online at http://www .
Last year's campaign raised over $1. Two-Day Adoption Fair to Highlight PETCO's Commitment to Animal Welfare

SAN DIEGO, This weekend, PETCO stores
across the country will host a pet adoption fair to celebrate the one-year
anniversary of the company's "Think Adoption First " program.

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PETCO Foundation's 'Spring A Pet ' National Pet Adoption Days Save Lives

"We're pleased to offer our customers and all pet loving people an opportunity
to help their local animal welfare adoption groups by making donations or
adopting a new companion animal into their family ," said Paul Jolly.PETCO.

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Launched in August 2004, Think Adoption First encourages PETCO customers
to consider adoption before the purchase of any companion animal.

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PETCO encourages customers to consider adoption before the purchase of any
companion animal -- even if it's one of the birds , reptiles, or small animals
currently offered in PETCO stores. In conjunction with online partner
Petfinder.

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Through Sunday, April 16, customers will have the opportunity to
purchase special "Spring A Pet" donation cards in denominations of $1, $5, $10
and $20, or round-up their purchase .PETCO.

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"With 'Spring A Pet,' we are trying to assist orphaned animals and find
lifelong, loving homes by supporting the heroic animal welfare rescues that
make it their mission to save their lives ," said Paul Jolly, PETCO Foundation
Vice President and Director.

The PETCO Foundation , PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more
than $28 million since its inception in 1999.
PETCO 's strategy is to offer its customers a complete assortment of
pet-related products and services at competitive prices, with superior levels
of customer service at convenient locations, by hiring pet lovers and training
them to become counselors to our pet-loving customers.

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"The funding we receive supports spaying, neutering, and veterinary
care to prepare our cats for adoption," said April Brown , Whisker City Founder
and Volunteer Director.

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For more information on "Spring A Pet " and
the PETCO Foundation or to locate a store near you, visit http://www. PETCO operates more
than 790 neighborhood stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as
well as a leading destination for on-line pet food and supplies at
http://www.PETCO.

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Through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a
community leader in promoting the welfare of companion animals and celebrating
the human -animal bond.