WHO:

Local animal welfare organizations, adoptable pets and potential adopters
in search of the perfect furry and four-legged family member.

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DETROIT, Reports of animals fleeing to the safety
of higher ground before the tsunami struck southern Asia and parts of Africa
are well known. Others that did manage to escape were separated from their human
companions and became strays. All of the money
raised will go to the nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society Tsunami Animal
Relief Fund.m.

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After sedating the dogs with
a tranquilizer dart, the vets will vaccinate them against rabies and other
diseases.

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Volunteers are treating displaced dogs and cats with flea and tick
control products, since many animals have become infested when scavenging
carcasses washed up on the beaches for food.

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The bi-annual event also will
help find homes for many of the shelter animals displaced by Hurricane
Katrina as part of an ongoing effort. to 9 p.m.

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Sadly, not all animals were that lucky."

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The stores are collecting funds through
donation canisters at their cash register counters.

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The 211-store Pet Supplies "Plus" chain is raising money for these
"forgotten victims" of the tsunami . Management and employees
at the chain are also contributing to the relief effort.com or call 1 -877-473-8762 for the store nearest you.

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The group, which is best known for running the nation's largest
no-kill animal sanctuary, established the fund to distribute money to animal
rescue groups working in the countries affected by the tsunami. No single event probably ever created this many stray dogs
and cats," said Harvey Solway, president and CEO of Pet Supplies "Plus.org

WHEN:

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"The tsunami didn't just affect people; it was also the worst disaster in
history for pets. More than 4 million abandoned
and unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized each year in North America.m.

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A countless number
of dogs, cats, other pets and farm animals that were restricted to confined
areas could not follow their natural instinct to flee, and were either killed
or injured ."
International rescue groups are in a race against time to come the aid of
the tsunami's animal victims.

WHAT:

More than 14,000 abandoned and homeless pets hope to find homes during the
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend.
Families who adopt a pet during this event will receive a special New Pet &
Parent guide, with more than $35 in valuable PetSmart coupons .

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Pet Supplies 'Plus' Raises Funds for Animal Victims of Tsunami

Compounding the problem is the fact that many animal rescue groups were
impacted by the tsunami, their facilities being damaged or destroyed, and
their staff members being killed or displaced.

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Obviously, the
human crisis must be given priority, but we shouldn't forget the animal
victims of this terrible event either .

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"This has been a catastrophe for animals in the area.

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WHERE:

All 760 PetSmart stores in the United States and Canada.

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Teams of volunteer veterinarians are combing
remote parts of the region in search of strays. "The ability of local
organizations to come to the aid of animals has been severely compromised by
the tsunami at the very time that their services are most needed ," said
Solway.

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PRESS RELEASE Reminder - National Adoption Weekend Seeks Families for Homeless and Hurricane-Displaced Pets

WHY:

The weekend initiative is another way for PetSmart and PetSmart Charities
to help unite homeless pets with families.
Saturday, Sept. to 9 p. to 6 p.