PETCO's 'Paws Across America' to Promote Pet Wellness

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27  /PRNewswire/ -- October is National Pet Wellness month, as designated by the American Veterinary Medical Association.  In support of pet wellness month and to encourage pet health and wellness in the communities PETCO shares, the company will host its inaugural "Paws Across America" event in select stores from coast to coast on Saturday, Oct. 7.

The event, sponsored by Hill's Science Diet, will include a 20-minute community dog walk held in each store's shopping center and a pet health expo. Registration for the walk begins at 8 a.m.  A suggested $5 donation is appreciated and all proceeds will benefit the non-profit PETCO Foundation. All participants will receive a free Paws Across America T-shirt.

"This event is a great way for people to exercise their pet and meet other pet lovers in their area," said Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Promotions Clint White. "Paws Across America is about celebrating the human-animal bond and educating pet parents about what they can do to ensure the health and well-being of their pet."

Immediately following the walk, participants are invited to a pet health expo, which will include information on PETCO's pet services, pet first aid, pet nutrition, low-cost vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries and more.

For additional information and a complete list of participating locations, visit http://www.petco.com/Paws.

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. PETCO operates more than 800 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.com/.

The PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $31 million since its inception in 1999.  More than 4,000 non-profit grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the nation receive Foundation support.  Through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a community leader in promoting the welfare of companion animals and celebrating the human-animal bond. 

DATASOURCE: PETCO



CONTACT:  Rachel McLennan, Communications, [phone], ext. 2558,

, or Clint White, Manager, Strategic Partnerships &

Promotions, [phone], , both of PETCO



Web site:  http://www.petco.com/Paws 

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