"With this program, PETCO is giving animals
of all kinds a second chance at life by helping them find their forever
families.

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The conference will have presentations on the health risks of obesity, how
an animal's lifestyle can add weight and how an owner's perceptions of, and
relationship to, their pets correlate to the potential for overfeeding.
Conference proceedings will be published in a supplement of the Journal of
Nutrition in 2006.

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"As a result of this exciting new alliance, Hartz will be able to
build upon our innovative product line.

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For 79
years Hartz has provided pet owners with the highest quality products
- innovative solutions developed with proven science and a love for
companion animals. The college
strives to advance animal health through research, the delivery of excellent
clinical care, and continued vigilance against the spread of disease. Scientific research programs are
aimed at determining the nutritional and behavioral needs of companion
animals, and developing products that meet these needs in a practical way.

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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.C.
The topics to be discussed highlight the reality that man and man's best
friends have common issues related to diet and exercise and the development of
diseases, such as arthritis, diabetes and even high blood pressure.
A focused section entitled Beyond the Canine Genome, will explore the
rapidly developing field of canine genetics to help veterinarians and pet
nutritionists better understand the implications of breed specific pet care
and nutrition. The college provides
education and advanced training that prepares veterinarians and scientists to
serve society in critical roles in clinical and diagnostic veterinary
medicine, public health, scientific inquiry, and public policy.

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"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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In this transaction, The Hartz Mountain Corporation purchased
Harper and will work with Bertin globally.

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More than 2,700 non-profit grassroots animal
welfare organizations from around the nation have received support from the
Foundation .
Bertin Group, based in Lins, Brazil, is one of the world's largest
fully-integrated bovine production operations with 18,000 employees.

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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. WASHINGTON, The Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
at Cornell University and the University of California at Davis have partnered
with Waltham, a leading authority in pet care and nutrition, to host an
important international scientific meeting in the field of veterinary and
comparative nutrition research.

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announcing this new agreement. For more information please visit
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The Hartz Mountain Corporation is the leading manufacturer and
marketer of pet care products in the United States and Canada.

Cornell and U.C. Davis Partner With Waltham to Host Conference on Companion Animal Nutrition; Topics Include Causes and Effects of Obesity in Domestic Cats

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The conference, the Waltham International
Nutritional Sciences Symposium will be held September 15-18, at the Omni
Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.
A special session, put together in cooperation with the American
Veterinary Medical Association and American Association of Veterinary Medical
Colleges on advocacy in veterinary medicine, will discuss how veterinarians
can be involved in the legislation process helping to protect pets and pet
care in the future.

Waltham, part of Mars, Incorporated, and a leading authority on pet care
and nutrition, has been a major influence in the rapidly developing field of
companion animal nutrition for over 60 years.

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Jim Cunningham, President
and CEO of Harper Pet Products, Inc (Harper).

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PETCO (Nasdaq: PETC) is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food,
supplies and services with a commitment to quality animal care and education.
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.----The Hartz Mountain
Corporation, a subsidiary of the Sumitomo Corporation of America, has
completed the agreement and has closed the transaction with the Bertin
Group and Harper Pet Products, Inc.hartz.

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PETCO Stores Nationwide to Host 'Think Adoption First' Weekend

The announcement was made today by Robert Devine, President and
CEO of The Hartz Mountain Corporation, along with Mr.
Harper Pet Products, Inc.com/ .

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is one of the largest
veterinary schools in the nation and the primary health resource for
California's companion animals, livestock and wildlife.

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It will enable us to meet the
growing demand for high quality pet chews," stated Mr.

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com, Think Adoption First urges 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.J., founded in 1955 and based in Bedford
Park, Illinois, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bertin and supplies
pet chews in the United States and Canada. The Hartz Mountain
Corporation is owned by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA),
together with its parent, Sumitomo Corporation, Japan (SC), an
integrated global trading company.
Other research presented will include science on how studying large exotic
cats helps determine feed formulas for domestic cats, and a similar
presentation on how studying feeding patterns of wolves provides insights on
dietary needs in domestic dogs.

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University values its
leadership position in academic veterinary medicine .

Websites about issues affecting pet owners and pet ownership.

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In conjunction with online partner
Petfinder . Fernando Bertin,
Director of Bertin, Ltda. The company offers more than 1500 products for
dogs , cats, birds, small animals, reptiles and fish, each dedicated to
the health and well-being of household pets.

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It
is Waltham that provides the science behind world-leading brands such as
Pedigree and Whiskas, as well as Cesar, Sheba, Trill, Aquarian, Winergy and
Exelpet.

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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.

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Launched in August 2004, Think Adoption First encourages PETCO customers
to consider adoption before the purchase of any companion animal. (Bertin) and Mr.com

For more information on this forum, to register for this
event, or to order a copy of the abstract book or proceedings, visit
http://www.

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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.
Founded in 1977 by the Bertin family, its divisions produce a broad
array of consumer products, including food, leather goods, personal
protection equipment, sanitation and hygiene solutions, cosmetics, and
companion animal products.

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PETCO operates more
than 750 neighborhood stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia. The
PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $24
million since inception in 1999.
Research will also be presented on dietary supplement claims, how extra
protein might help to curb obesity and extend lifespan in diabetic cats and
provide nutrition for pet fish, birds and horses.

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