"We hope events such as this will help people
understand that there are opportunities to adopt new companions every day of
the year. Or, to locate adoptable animals in your
area, check out http://www.

Petfinder.com is the nation's largest and oldest online adoption
community . The Combating Autism Act of 2005 (HR
2421) would authorize significant federal funds annually over the next five
years to combat autism through epidemiological research, screening,
intervention and education efforts.
The introduction of the Combating Autism Act of 2005 could not have
happened without the hundreds of thousands of active parents and concerned
Americans around the country.

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For the eighth year, PETCO and its Foundation made a concerted effort to
place as many orphaned animals as possible in loving homes, as well as to
raise awareness for the many adoptable animals available in their 740+ store
communities. PETCO offers their Adoption Gift Booklets
year-round , free of charge to anyone who has adopted a pet from a shelter,
that offer savings on services and supplies needed to make your new family
member happy and healthy. PETCO
operates more than 740 neighborhood stores in 47 states and the District of
Columbia, as well as a leading destination for on-line pet food and supplies
at http://www. The Act also increases funds for CDC epidemiological surveillance
programs, and reauthorizes the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
(IACC), established in the Children's Health Act of 2000, to coordinate all
efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services concerning autism,
including activities carried out through the CDC ."

About Autism
Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder that now affects as many as 1 in
every 166 children in the United States.+J. At
Sonoma County E.+J.

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"Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in our nation,"
said Congresswoman Bono.

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Cure Autism Now is one of the
largest private funders of biological research on autism, providing more than
$24 million for research grants, outreach and scientific resources since its
inception in 1995. More information about Cure Autism Now can be found at
http://www.S.

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Dogs and cats made up the majority of animals
adopted, but thanks to PETCO's "Think Adoption First" initiative, hundreds of
birds , reptiles and small mammals also found homes.S. The goal of this
legislation is to support the medical community by augmenting current federal
efforts by reauthorizing federal funding and allowing for better coordination
of the federal response to autism," added Bono. More information about NAAR can
be found at http://www.

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com, thousands of shelters
across the country participated in this event ."
The American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
estimates that there are eight to 12 million pets relinquished to shelters and
rescue groups each year.com offer
a second chance for those orphaned companion animals.

It is truly the result of the autism community
pulling together to focus the nation's attention on this public health
crisis," said Jonathan Shestack, co-founder of Cure Autism Now. Passage of
this legislation is critical as the incidence of autism continues to rise.org/. Gallo Winery, workers who lack proper health benefits and
live in substandard housing reported being coerced into signing a petition
circulated by management against union representation. Employers at Empire
Waste Management are currently violating a ruling by the National Labor
Relations Board requiring the company to discontinue use of unfair labor
practices such as withholding wage increases for union members.

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PETCO (Nasdaq: PETC) is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food
and supplies, with a commitment to quality animal care and education.5 million animals. Congresswoman Mary Bono (R-CA), the
lead sponsor of the House bill and U.
"Ever since we started organizing our union, management has tried to use
pressure and intimidation to fight us," said Mito Gonzales, who works in the
laboratory at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

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To find a store
near you, log on to http://www.com. Congressmen Christopher Smith (R-NJ ) and Mike Doyle (D-PA), the House
Autism Caucus Co-Chairman, encouraging them to seek the early endorsement of
this bill by the nearly 200 members of the House Autism Caucus.m.

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"This was a great time for animals, because of our compassionate customers
and adoption partners," PETCO Foundation Director Paul Jolly said. Last year, Petfinder. The
Combating Autism Act of 2005 will have a striking impact on the autism
community," said Bob Wright, vice chairman, General Electric, and chairman and
CEO of NBC Universal and co-founder of Autism Speaks, a new initiative devoted
to education, funding , research and motivating private and governmental
resources.

About the National Alliance for Autism Research
Established in 1994, the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) is
the first nonprofit organization in the country dedicated to funding and
accelerating biomedical research for autism spectrum disorders. The
organization was established by parents of children with autism, concerned
about the limited amount of funding for autism research.

With over 130 ,000 members throughout the state in the hospital, homecare and
nursing home industries, SEIU United Healthcare Workers West is the largest
and fastest-growing healthcare workers union in the Western U.

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Through in-store adoptions and PETCO's ongoing
partnership with online adoption agency Petfinder.
"The legislation introduced today will cut across federal agency lines to
more effectively fund autism epidemiological research and expand autism
treatment and early diagnosis ."
"Right now, autism is a disorder that leaves families with far too many
questions and far too few answers. While the medical community has made
important steps in addressing this disorder , there is still much more to be
done," said Rep.
"Unraveling the mysteries of autism demands a large, collaborative effort
on many fronts," said Prisca Chen Marvin, board chair of the National Alliance
for Autism Research (NAAR) and the mother of a child with autism. Since filing for a union election in
mid-December, employees of Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital have been forced to
attend mandatory group and individual anti-union meetings with management.

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As part of the program, PETCO encourages customers to seek adoptable
animals in the community as a first option, providing informational kiosks and
in-store adoption opportunities to a larger variety of rescue organizations.com offers a searchable database of adoptable companion
animals. DeGette."
The Combating Autism Act of 2005 would provide grant programs for every
state to develop autism screening, early diagnosis and intervention programs
for children - perhaps the most important thing that could happen, short of a
cure. During that time, it has established and supported the
Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE), as well as numerous outreach and
awareness initiatives aimed at families, physicians, governmental officials
and the general public.

About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is a new initiative devoted to educating the public about
autism, facilitating and funding research, motivating private and governmental
resources, and, ultimately, finding a cure for autism. College Ave. Empire Waste
Management, E.

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"More and more people are realizing adoption is the best option when
looking for a new furry or feathery family member," said Petfinder.com.com.org/. "Now we want them to agree to
standards that will allow us to have a fair and democratic union election.

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About Cure Autism Now
The Cure Autism Now Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
promoting and funding autism research, and accelerating the pace of scientific
progress toward effective treatments and a cure. The workers, who are employed in various industries, are
asking their employers to stop illegal union busting and allow workers to
choose a voice at work without management interference .

Our mission is to achieve high quality healthcare for all.

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Frustrated with permissive labor laws that lack real means of enforcement,
workers hope to gain support of elected officials and community members in
their fight to organize workplace unions.

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As a result of this effort, 14,480 animals found new families
through the adoption drive. "Fortunately, the medical community is responding by
increasing their efforts to effectively diagnose, treat and cure this
disorder ."
When the Children's Health Act, the first federal legislation addressing
autism, was passed in 2000, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stated the
prevalence of autism at 1 in 500 children in the United States.org/ . Additionally, NAAR was
instrumental in establishing the Autism Tissue Program, a parent-led brain
tissue donation program for autism research.

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In 2004, the
CDC revised that figure to as many as 1 in 166."
Workers who will be in attendance report that their employers have
prevented them from disseminating union information, issued threats, and
withheld the wages of union supporters.

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Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO),
the original co-sponsor of the bill., Santa Rosa

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PETCO, the PETCO Foundation and Petfinder. 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.naar.

Media Contact
Thea Lavin (510) 520-7732

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"We are thrilled to see Congresswomen Bono and DeGette spearheading this
critical endeavor in support of families of children with autism., Local workers and community
leaders will be joined by Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, California State
Assemblywoman Noreen Evans , and former Clinton White House Deputy Chief of
Staff Maria Echaveste in a Town Hall meeting called "Workers' Rights Are Human
Rights," to discuss recent union-busting in Sonoma County. Gallo Winery , Ensign-Sonoma Healthcare Center, and Santa
Rosa Memorial Hospital have recently waged campaigns of intimidation and
illegal labor practices against workers who attempt to organize unions and
bargain contracts.

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PETCO Helps More Than 14 000 Animals Find Happy Homes

and the PETCO Foundation's National Pet Adoption
Days held earlier this month.
Last August, PETCO launched its "Think Adoption First" program, which
reaches out to shelters that offer small animals, reptiles, and birds for
adoption , in an effort to help find families for all homeless animals as well
as resources for customers interested in these diverse companion animal
groups.
People interested in adopting a companion animal can visit their
neighborhood PETCO store for information on upcoming in-store adoption events,
varieties of animals available for adoption in their community or contact
information to their local animal shelter or placement group.petco.cureautismnow.1 million in grants for biomedical research projects worldwide
that seek to find the causes, prevention, effective treatments and,
ultimately, cure for autism spectrum disorders.

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey Assemblywoman Noreen Evans and Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Will Respond to Recent Wave of Union-Busting in Sonoma Cou

Workers Prevented From Organizing Unions at Four Major Employers in
Sonoma County Will Testify Before Congresswoman Woolsey and
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, Maria Echaveste,
During Town Hall Meeting

When: Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 9:30 a.

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"As the grandparents of a child diagnosed with autism just last
year, my wife, Suzanne, and I -- along with the rest of the highly dedicated
autism community -- are committed to seeing that this legislation is enacted. Co-founded by Bob
Wright, Vice Chairman of GE, and Chairman and CEO of NBC Universal, and his
wife, Suzanne, Autism Speaks recognizes the importance of a coordinated effort
to investigate the causes of autism, develop effective treatments, and
ultimately find a cure .autismspeaks.

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President Betsy Saul. More than
2,700 non-profit grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the
nation have received support from the Foundation. Working with more than 8500 animal welfare organizations across
the country, Petfinder. WASHINGTON, Landmark legislation that would
significantly increase and expand the federal government's response to autism ,
a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate and
relate to others and that now affects as many as one of every 166 children in
America, was introduced yesterday by U. "In addition
to the leadership of Congresswomen Bono and DeGette, we have been working with
U . "That is why it is so critical that we put the full
weight of the federal government's scientific resources behind efforts to
develop better ways to diagnose, treat and hopefully cure autism.

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"This
tremendous turnout, thanks in large part to the publicity help we received
from our friends in the media, demonstrates a raised awareness about the
number and diversity of wonderful pets that are sitting in shelters waiting to
find their forever homes.petco. The PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has
raised more than $23 million since inception in 1999.S. "This
legislation is critical to our ability to continue advancing our search for
answers -- for children and families today and for future generations. Characterized by
varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interactions,
and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, children with
autism can exhibit symptoms that run mild to severe with widely differing
symptom profiles .
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'Think Adoption First' Initiative Helps Raise Awareness for Birds

SAN DIEGO, More than 14,000 animals are
now spending their time with new families instead of in shelters, thanks to
PETCO Animal Supplies , Inc.com adoption partners found homes for more than
1.

Autism Advocacy Community Applauds U.S. Congresswomen Mary Bono (R-CA) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) for Introducing the Combating Autism Act of 2005

Currently , both the cause and cure are unknown, often leaving
families with feelings of frustration and hopelessness . Autism is commonly diagnosed by the
age of three, and in some cases, as early as one year. More information about Autism Speaks can be found at
http://www.

Adoption issues can include, but are not limited to, open records, rights of adoptees, westernization of adoption, negativity surrounding adoption , and opposition to adoption.

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