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Thousands of Pets Will Get a "Second Chance for Love" During PetSmart Charities'® Valetine's Weekend Adoption Event

Goal: A lifelong, loving home for 13,500 pets!

PHOENIX – PetSmart Charities, Inc. today announced the “Second Chance for Love” three-day pet adoption event set for February 13-15 in more than 1,051 Adoption Centers in U.S. PetSmart^® stores. This Valentine’s weekend event gives thousands of homeless dogs and cats an opportunity to be adopted into lifelong, loving homes.“Second Chance for Love” is proudly sponsored by PetSmart, Inc. and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.  Anyone who adopts a pet during the event will receive a copy of “The Guide for Lifelong Health.”  Hill’s also will donate $5 to PetSmart Charities with every adoption up to a maximum of $50,000.“This event provides yet another opportunity for our adoption partners in the U.S. to showcase dozens of adoptable animals who need to find their forever homes,” said PetSmart Charities Executive Director Susana Della Maddalena. “During fiscal year 2007, PetSmart Charities awarded $6.6 million in grant funding specifically to support pet adoption efforts. Clearly, we are strong advocates for pet adoptions in accordance with our vision of a lifelong, loving home for every pet.”

ABOUT THE VALENTINE’S ADOPTION WEEKEND  Prospective adopters are encouraged to visit a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center inside anyPetSmart^® store in the U.S. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 13; Saturday, February 14; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 15. To find the PetSmart Charities Adoption Center nearest you, visit www.PetSmart.com or call 1-877-473-8762. Adoptions are handled by participating animal welfare groups. Call a PetSmart^® store near you to find a specific agency’s set-up time during the three day event.Additional questions? Call PetSmart Charities’ Adoptions Manager Anita Garcia at 1-800-7381385, Ext.2884, or visit www.petsmartcharities.org. 

 About PetSmart Charities, Inc. PetSmart Charities, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues, and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. Since 1994, PetSmart Charities has funded more than $70 million in grants and programs benefiting animal welfare organizations and, through its in-store pet adoption program, has helped save the lives of more than 3.6 million pets.  To learn more about how PetSmart Charities is working to help find a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit www.petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS