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  WHAT:     All PETCO stores will host National Pet Adoption events
            the weekend of June 19 to provide pet lovers across the
            country the chance to meet many adoptable pets, learn
            about area animal shelters, inquire about the best ways
            to care for a new pet, and find out about PETCO's Think
            Adoption First program.

            The June National Pet Adoption Weekend is sponsored by
            Hill's® Science Diet®.  Customers who adopt a pet during
            June 19-20 will receive a Hill's Science Diet
            informational guide, "The Guide to Lifelong Health," and
            a $10 off Hill's Science Diet product offer.

  WHEN:     Saturday and Sunday June 19 and June 20
            9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  WHERE:    All PETCO locations.  Check with your local stores for
            exact times and details of specific adoption events.  To
            find any PETCO location, visit www.petco.com.

  VISUALS:  -- Great visuals of adoptable animals
            -- Interviews with adoption groups, new pet parents and
               PETCO representatives

            For general information on PETCO National Pet Adoption
            events, visit www.petco.com/adoptions

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SOURCE: PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.