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Dedicated to finding homes for rescued Golden Retrievers
Cleveland, OH

-- PAWS Atlanta, Inc. Best Friends Animal Society - A sanctuary for homeless animals. Dog + Cat Shelter - Provides a shelter for unwanted and abandoned
animals.

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The newest addition to the Bearemy's Kennel Pals line is the
Boxer, which was chosen as the top dog by Build-A-Bear Workshop Guests
in an online election conducted last fall.
Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) is our well-known trade name and our
registered trademark of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Several
organizations will receive their grants in ceremonies that recognize
their efforts supporting and serving pet programs.

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Several organizations will receive grants in ceremonies that
recognize their efforts supporting and serving pet programs.
Akron, OH

4. Build-A-Bear Workshop donates a
portion of the proceeds from the sale of each full-sized Bearemy's
Kennel Pals friend to domestic pet programs including local animal
shelters, stray pet rescue and rehabilitation organizations and pet
education programs .com/aboutUs/community/bearscanhelp/FurryHelp.

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-- Low Cost Spay + Neuter Service , Inc.com

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We would like to thank you for your interest in covering our
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Registration brochures can be found as well as at various
retailers and veterinary clinics in the metropolitan
Indianapolis area.

Prizes will be awarded based upon the total donations raised by
a participant in addition to the registration fee.
Parsippany, NJ

7. People for Animals, Inc.

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- Working to reduce pet
overpopulation through increased availability of spay and
neuter services
Kansas City, MO

Build -A-Bear Workshop(R) giving programs focus on improving
communities and impacting lives through meaningful philanthropic
programs that support causes for children, families and animals. Louis, MO

6 . Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals -
Promotes safe care of animals through animal rescue, education,
adoption and spay/neuter services. Over 25 million stuffed animals have been sold world wide
since 1997. In November 2004, the company also opened two friends 2B
made (R) stores, the newest concept launch from Build-A-Bear Workshop.

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Additionally, the mission of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation is
to direct funds to children 's health and wellness, literacy, the
preservation of endangered animals and their habitats, and the support
of local animal shelters. With the opening of its international store in
Sheffield, England in the fall of 2003 and the addition of
international stores in Japan, Denmark and Australia in 2004 ,
Build-A-Bear Workshop has become the global leader in the teddy bear
business.buildabear.

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The Bearemy's Kennel Pals grant program began awarding funds in 2004
and has now distributed approximately $515,000.org to register on-line. The company does this in a
number of ways including Stuffed with Hugs(TM), the company's
signature charitable program, which is now in its fifth year.
For more information about the company and its products call (888)
560-BEAR (2327) or visit the company's award-winning website at
www.

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With the opening of its store in Sheffield,
England, in the fall of 2003 and the addition of international stores
in Japan, Denmark and Australia in 2004, Build-A-Bear Workshop has
become the global leader in the teddy bear business.buildabear. INDIANAPOLIS,

WHO: Humane Society of Indianapolis

WHAT: Mutt Strut 2005 presented by Above + Beyond Animal Care

The Humane Society of Indianapolis will host a day of fun for
critters and their people at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 102. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center - Dedicated to the humane
treatment of animals through services that support the
human -animal bond.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) is the leading and only national
company providing a make-your-own stuffed animal interactive
entertainment retail experience.

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com/aboutUs/community /bearscanhelp/Grants. 16th St.

The registration fee is $25.

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As you write your story we would like to ask that you use
our full Name: Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) and that when referencing the
process of making stuffed animals you use the word "make" not "build".00 per person and includes a free
t-shirt or $40.
Edmonton, Canada

3. Parsippany Animal Supporters Society - Dedicated to the
improvement of animal welfare through education.

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Madison, NJ

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(NYSE: BBW) announces that it is giving $90,000 in grants to various
domestic pet programs across the United States and Canada. Heaven Can Wait - Rescues dogs and cats from inevitable
euthanasia.buildabear.

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The first store opened in St.

WHERE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W.
Hillside, NJ

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About Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Giving Programs

Build-A-Bear Workshop is committed to improving communities and
impacting lives through meaningful philanthropic programs that support
causes for children, families and animals.

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CONTACT: Camille Wallace
(317) 872-5650 ext.

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in 1997; at the end of 2004 the company operated 170 stores in 40
states and Canada. Including this round of grants,
Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) has distributed over $265,000 to
organizations that work with pet programs.

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- Provides spay/neuter services and education on
responsible pet ownership
Denham Springs, LA

-- Longmont Humane Society - Provides for the welfare of animals
through shelter and adoptions
Longmont, CO

-- Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) - Trains and places
assistance dogs for people with disabilities
Santa Rosa, CA

-- Long Meadow Rescue Ranch - Provides shelter and care for horses
and other farm animals that have been neglected or abused
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application visit
http://www.m.
Indianapolis , IN 46222
Enter at Gate #2, on 16th Street

HOW TO
REGISTER: Those interested in participating in Mutt Strut 2005 can log on
to the Humane Society of Indianapolis website at
http://www.

The grant recipients include:

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Richmond, VA

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- Shelter working to improve the quality
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Kansas City, MO

-- Canine Partners for Life (CPL) - Provides full service, home
companion and seizure alert dogs to individuals with
disabilities
Cochranville , PA

-- Northwoods Humane Society - Working to prevent neglect,
cruelty and overpopulation of domestic animals
Forest Lake, MN

-- Oshkosh Area Humane Society - Provides shelter and care to
stray and unwanted animals
Oshkosh, WI

-- Pacific Assistance Dogs Society- Breed, raise, train and place
assistance dogs for individuals with disabilities
Barnaby, British Columbia (Canada)

-- Pet Aid, Inc. Guests were asked to choose
their favorite dog and based on the election the winning dog became
the newest Build-A-Bear Workshop furry friend, available in all stores
beginning April 30. In November 2004,
the company opened two friends 2B made(R) stores, the newest concept
based on the doll-making experience. Highway 36 in Avon, all central Indiana Marsh
stores, and at central Indiana National City Bank branches. More than 4,700 animals
brought to the Humane Society in 2004 were placed in homes.
HSI is now calling on the community for increased financial
support.
Kanab, Utah

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Sheridan, WY

Build-A-Bear Workshop giving programs focus on improving
communities and impacting lives through meaningful philanthropic
programs that support causes for children, families and Bearemy's
Kennel Pals Grants/Add One animals.

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Grant recipients include:

-- Rawhide Rescue - Rescue and fostering system for dogs
East Green Brook, NJ

-- Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition (BARC) - Shelter and
adoption program for homeless dogs and cats
Brooklyn, NY

-- Golden Retrievers In Need Rescue Service, Inc. Registration
information is also available throughout the city at various
locations including Above + Beyond Animal Care located at
10828 East U.

Since 1905, the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI ) has served
Central Indiana by caring for and placing its abandoned, abused
and neglected animals in loving homes. As
the society prepares for a second century of continuing care,
the needs of the community and its animals will only expand.org or call 317-872-5650, ext.

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in 1997 and as of January 2005 the company operated 170 stores in 40
states and Canada.

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LOUIS ----Build-A-Bear
Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) announced that it is awarding nearly $250,000
in cash grants to domestic pet programs across the United States and
Canada. A portion of the proceeds from the Boxer will also
go to support domestic pet programs. For more information about the
company and its products, call 888-560-BEAR (2327) or visit the
company's award-winning Web site at www. - 2:00 p. Operation SPOT - Works to end the unnecessary euthanasia of dogs
and cats.com

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(NYSE: BBW), with fiscal 2004 total
revenue of $302 million, is the only national company that offers
Guests an interactive make-your-own-stuffed animal
retail-entertainment experience.
Pets and their owners are invited to the Speedway to take a
walk at the famous track and enjoy a variety of festivities
including a blessing of the animals , pet contests and massages
for pets and people. Participants must pre-register by
April 15, 2005 to guarantee t-shirts. For more information on the Bearemy's
Kennel Pals grant program or to download an application, please visit
www.

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00 for families and up to four t-shirts and all
pets will receive a bandana .

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- Animal shelter for abandoned cats and dogs
Atlanta, GA

-- Hardeman County Humane Society - Dedicated to the elimination
of cruelty, abuse and neglect of animals
Hickory Valley, TN

-- Sheltie Rescue of Greater Lafayette, Inc. - Provides a safe
haven for homeless and abused shelties
Lafayette, IN

-- Wayside Waifs, Inc.

A portion of the proceeds from the
sale of each full-sized Bearemy's Kennel Pals friend is donated to
domestic pet programs including local animal shelters, stray pet
rescue and rehabilitation organizations and pet education programs.aspx

About Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Build-A-Bear
Workshop(R) should only be used in capital letters to refer to our
products and services and should not be used as a verb.

WHEN: Sunday, April 24, 2005
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Awards Grants to Pet Programs Across the Country; Bearemy's Kennel Pals Program Raises Money for Domestic Pet Programs

Humane Society of Missouri - Provides a safe and caring haven to
all animals in need. Louis, MO

5. Bearemy's Kennel Pals(R) grant
program began awarding funds in 2004. The first store opened in St.

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Bearemy's Kennel Pals (R) is a line of plush dogs that generates funds
for the support of pet programs.

OTHER: For more information or to register, log on to
http://www. Money raised through the sales of these animals is
directly granted to shelters and animal programs in the United States
and Canada on a quarterly basis.

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In addition, there will be demonstrations
by breed rescue groups and search/rescue teams, and appearances
by local celebrities. Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals -
Dedicated to preventing animal suffering and commitment to
animal welfare.
Bearemy's Kennel Pals(R) is a line of plush dogs that generates
funds for the support of pet programs.

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buildabear.S. The funds
raised by Mutt Strut will help support the programs and
services of the Humane Society.indyhumane. - Committed to alleviating animal
suffering through proactive solutions to dog and cat
overpopulation .