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PetSmart Charities Welcomes New Director of Charitable Giving and Programs, and Director of Major Giving

PHOENIX - Sept. 8, 2006 - PetSmart Charities, Inc. announces the addition of Monica Neal as Director of Charitable Giving and Programs, and Sandra Macintyre as Director of Major Giving to its Phoenix headquarters.

Monica Neal will lead the team responsible for granting more than $10 million annually and implementing programs designed to support animal welfare organizations in their mission of saving the lives of homeless pets. Neal comes to PetSmart Charities from New York where she held the roles of Vice President, Senior Program Officer and Senior Philanthropic Advisor at JPMorgan Private Bank. Neal is a proud pet parent of three cats; Judy, Lilibet and Archie.

Sandra Macintyre will lead the development of programs and opportunities for major donor contributions. Prior to joining PetSmart Charities, Macintyre was the Vice President of Development at Banner Estrella Medical Center. In addition, Macintyre founded a nonprofit consulting firm, providing development and fundraising services to organizations.

PetSmart Charities, Inc. (PCI) 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, PCI has donated more than $42 million to animal welfare agencies and, through its in-store adoption programs, has helped save the lives of more than 2.6 million pets. To learn more about how PCI is working to help find a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit www.petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS.