PetSmart Charities(R)' Spring National Adoption Event a Resounding Success

PHOENIX, AZ, May 18 (MARKET WIRE) --
During the PetSmart Charities(R) Spring National Adoption Event, 17,149
dogs, cats and small animals found their forever homes. The event, which
took place May 1-3, was sponsored by PetSmart(R) and held in all 1,112
PetSmart stores in North America.

During the event, more than 2,000 animal welfare agencies throughout North
America showcased available pets at their local PetSmart(R) stores. Select
stores also hosted larger-scale events in their parking lots, with room
for even more pets who were looking for new homes. PetSmart(R) stores
with the highest adoption numbers included: Salt Lake City, Utah with 421
adoptions; Plainville, Conn. with 226 adoptions; Albuquerque, N.M. with
189 adoptions; Manchester, Mo. with 148 adoptions; and Evansville, Ind.
with 122 adoptions.

"PetSmart Charities had a goal of finding homes for 13,800 pets during our
Spring National Adoption Event, and we exceeded that goal by 24 percent,"
said Susana Della Maddalena, executive director of PetSmart Charities. "I
would like to thank all of our adoption partners for making this event
such a success, as well as everyone who adopted a homeless pet."

In the U.S. alone, an estimated 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter animal
shelters each year, but 3 to 4 million never find homes. In addition,
fewer than 20 percent of all pets in U.S. households come from shelters.
That means eight out of 10 Pet Parents get their dogs and cats from
sources other than shelters or rescue groups, even though many such
agencies are filled to capacity with available pets.

PetSmart Charities will host a Fall National Adoption Weekend later in
2009. During the last 14 years, the PetSmart Charities Adoption Centers
have found homes for more than 3.7 million pets. For every minute that the
Adoption Centers are open, a pet's life is saved.

"Our adoption events give pets a special chance to find lifelong, loving
homes," said Della Maddalena. "We are strong advocates for adopting a
homeless pet and we firmly believe that adoption should be the first
choice when you are ready to add a new pet to your family. It's great to
know that so many pets now have a chance at the happiness they deserve."

ABOUT PETSMART CHARITIES(R)

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 $87 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 3.5
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.

CONTACT:
Kim Noetzel
Communication Manager
(623) 587-2872 - office
(602) 319-9708 - wireless
knoetzel@petsmartcharities.org

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