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11/18/09PetSmart Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2009
Earnings of $0.31 per Share; Comp Sales Growth of 0.3 Percent; Net Sales Growth of 3.5 Percent; Services Sales Growth of 8.0 PercentPHOENIX, AZ, Nov 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported net income of $38.1 million, or $0.31 per share, for the third quarter of 2009. That compares with net income of $35.8 million, or $0.28 per share, for the third quarter of 2008. Net sales for the third quarter of 2009 increased 3.5 percent to $1.29 billion, compar... 
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11/11/09All I Want for Christmas: PetSmart Showcases Must-Have Pet Gifts of the Season
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - November 11, 2009) - Today, PetSmart® (PETM) presents pet parents with thousands of holiday gift ideas that can fulfill the wishes of their pets this holiday season. According to a recent national survey of 1,000 dog and cat pet parents conducted by PetSmart, 95 percent of pet parents say they'll give their pet a gift or special treat this holiday season. That means the 155 million pets nationwide receiving gifts can look forward to the gifts they want ... 
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11/10/09PetSmart Expands Recall on Pet Carousel, Inc. Products
PHOENIX, AZ, Nov 10, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is extending a voluntary recall on beef hoof products to include a total of 14 products. These items were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif., and include beef hoof chews as well as certain rope toys with hoof or bone components. The date range for purchasing affected products has been expanded to include products purchased from Sept. 1, 2009 to November 6, 2009. PetSmart announced it was volunta... 
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11/09/09PetSmart, Inc. to Host Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
PHOENIX, AZ, Nov 09, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- On Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EST) PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for the third quarter of 2009. The earnings release will be distributed the same day, after the close of the market. To listen to the live call, dial: Within the United States and Canada: 866-818-1395 Internationally: 703-639-1379 Conference ID #: 1407089 -or- Listen at www.petm.com or www... 
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11/05/09PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley's Beef Hooves
PHOENIX, AZ, Nov 05, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination. The products were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif. The recalled products include only the following types of Dentley's Beef Hooves purchased between Oct. 2, 2009 and Nov. 3, 2009: Dentley's Bulk Cattle Hoof UPC# 73725703323 Dentley's 10 Pack Beef Hooves UPC# 73725736055 No other products are... 
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10/15/09PetSmart, Inc. Announces 2009 Analyst Day, Raises Third Quarter and Annual Earnings Guidance
PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 15, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will discuss its strategic priorities, long-term opportunities and key financial strengths at its analyst and investor presentation today, which is available through a webcast. Today, PetSmart is raising third quarter EPS guidance to $0.25 to $0.29 and full year guidance to $1.43 to $1.51. "Although challenges still exist in the macro economy, we continue to strengthen our position as the leader in the pe... 
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10/13/09MEDIA ALERT: Things That Go Bark in the Night This Halloween at PetSmart(R)
PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 13, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- WHAT: Howl-O-Ween Costume Party and Photo Event Pets and their parents will model their favorite Halloween costumes during PetSmart's(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Photo Event. The free event will include a costumed pet parade and a Best Pet Costume contest. Winners of the contest are selected by the audience and receive PetSmart gift cards worth $20 for first place, $10 for second place and $5 for third... 
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10/07/09PetSmart, Inc. Invites You to Listen to Its 2009 Analyst Day Webcast
PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 07, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) invites you to listen to its 2009 Analyst Day Webcast on Thursday, October 15th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. What: PetSmart 2009 Analyst Day When: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, October 15, 2009 Where: Visit PetSmart Investor Relations website at www.petm.com, under 'Events,' and click on PetSmart 2009 Analyst Day Webcast to be taken to our webcast. How: L... 
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10/06/09Things That Go Bark in the Night
PetSmart(R) Ready to Treat -- Not Trick -- the Nearly 20 Million Pets Expected to Don Costumes This HalloweenPHOENIX, AZ, Oct 06, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Pets can have their devilish day in disguise with help from PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) this Halloween. According to a recent PetSmart survey, nearly 20 million pets (with help from their parents) will sport a costume this year. GIVEAWAY: What Costume Would You Buy For Your Four-Legged Friend? "Pets are like our children, and pet ... 
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10/05/09PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 05, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share. The dividend is payable November 13, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 2009. About PetSmart PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company operates more than 1,145 pet stores in the United States and Canada, 156 in-... 
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09/15/09What Do Pets Love Most?
PetSmart(R) Offers Favorite Solutions for Pets and Pet ParentsPHOENIX, AZ, Sep 15, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Interactive toys, advanced nutrition foods and trendy grooming products top PetSmart associates' collection of Favorite Things to keep pets healthy and happy and solve everyday dilemmas. The most popular products and solutions for pets identified by PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) associates and pet parents are interactive toys. Created to keep pets busy and entertained, these unique t... 
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09/02/09PetSmart, Inc. to Present at Goldman Sachs Sixteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference
PHOENIX, AZ, Sep 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM), the largest specialty pet retailer, announces that Bob Moran, president and CEO, and Chip Molloy, senior vice president and CFO, will present at the Goldman Sachs Sixteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at 3 p.m. ET on September 9, 2009. To listen to the live webcast, visit www.petm.com, a link will be displayed under "Events." The webcast will be archived and av... 
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08/25/09Pets Go From Shaggy to Chic, and Feel Good Too, With the Style and Benefits of Grooming
PetSmart(R) Pampers Pets so They Can Love the Fur They're InPHOENIX, AZ, Aug 25, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Imagine going an entire year without washing your hair, clipping your nails or brushing your teeth. Hard to believe for humans, but it's a reality for hundreds of thousands of pets each year. While professional grooming can put the sass back into the step of a favorite pet, the more important health and wellness benefits of a groom can't be overlooked. Yet, according to a recent... 
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08/19/09PetSmart Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2009
Earnings of $0.31 per Share; Comp Sales Growth of 0.8 Percent; Net Sales Growth of 5.4 Percent; Services Sales Growth of 10.2 PercentPHOENIX, AZ, Aug 19, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported net income of $39.0 million, or $0.31 per share, for the second quarter of 2009. That compares with net income of $37.2 million, or $0.30 per share, for the second quarter of 2008. Net sales for the second quarter of 2009 increased 5.4 percent to $1.31 billion, co... 
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08/12/09PetSmart, Inc. to Host Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
PHOENIX, AZ, Aug 12, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- On Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for the second quarter of 2009. The earnings release will be distributed the same day, after the close of the market. To listen to the live call, dial: Within the United States and Canada: 866-818-1395 Internationally: 703-639-1379 Conference ID #: 1386766 -or- Listen at w... 
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07/29/09If Your Pet Could Talk: PetSmart Launches Guide to Understanding Pets
Survey Results Show Majority of Pet Parents Don't Understand How to Read Their Pets' BehaviorsPHOENIX, AZ, Jul 29, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- How do we really know if our pets are happy and healthy when they don't speak our language? PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) has teamed with noted animal behaviorist Dr. Suzanne Hetts to develop an online educational guide that unlocks the mystery of everyday common behaviors of dogs and cats. "If Your Pet Could Talk" presents pet parents with ordinary... 
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07/01/09PetSmart Appoints Dickinson to General Counsel Post
PHOENIX, AZ, Jul 01, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) has named Emily Dickinson to the position of senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Dickinson succeeds Scott Crozier, who retired from the post in April. "Emily is a smart, visionary leader with the perfect blend of retail experience and broad legal expertise," said Bob Moran, PetSmart's president and CEO. "She has proven results in managing strategy, corporate governance and corporate filings, lit... 
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06/25/09PetSmart's Exclusive Lifestyle Products Give Pet Parents Fun, Whimsical and Practical Options This Summer
PHOENIX, AZ, Jun 25, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) announced today the availability of exclusive product lines from Dean Koontz, Tamar Geller and the Animal Planet. Pet parents can now celebrate the special bond with their pet through favorite training, grooming and play products designed to match the individual lifestyle and personality of each family. The Dog Bliss You(TM) product line by Dean Koontz, worldwide best-selling author and pet parent to the late T... 
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06/23/09PetSmart Announces a 233% Increase to Its Quarterly Dividend and $350 Million Stock Purchase Plan
Reaffirms Commitment to Growth and Maximizing Store ProductivityPHOENIX, AZ, Jun 23, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM), the leader in pet specialty retail, announced the Board of Directors' approval to increase its quarterly dividend by 233% from $0.03 to $0.10 per share beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The Board of Directors also authorized a $350 million stock purchase plan that expires in January 2012. "PetSmart continues to perform well, even i... 
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06/18/09PetSmart Appoints Bob Moran President and Chief Executive Officer
Phil Francis to Stay on as Executive ChairmanPHOENIX, AZ, Jun 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Board of Directors of PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) has appointed Robert F. Moran chief executive officer. Moran has been the company's president and chief operating officer since 2001, and will retain his title as president. Current Chairman and CEO, Phil Francis, will become executive chairman of the board, and will continue to work closely with Moran and PetSmart's leadership team to pu... 
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05/20/09PetSmart Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2009
Earnings of $0.37 per Share; Comp Sales Growth of 3.9 Percent; Positive Comp TrafficPHOENIX, AZ, May 20, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported earnings of $0.37 per share, up 15.6 percent from $0.32 per share for the first quarter of 2008. Net income was $46.3 million in the first quarter of 2009, compared to net income of $41.2 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net sales for the first quarter of 2009 increased 9.5 percent to $1.33 billion, compar... 
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05/11/09PetSmart, Inc. to Host First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
PHOENIX, AZ, May 11, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- On Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for the first quarter of 2009. The earnings release will be distributed the same day, after the close of the market. To listen to the live call, dial: Within the United States and Canada: 866-818-1395 Internationally: 703-639-1379 Conference ID #: 1356745 -or- Listen at www.petm.com or www.str... 
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04/21/09PetSmart PetsHotel(R) Offers Five-Star Accommodations for Vacationing Pets
PHOENIX, AZ, Apr 21, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- More than half of all pets are left behind when their families travel. PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) knows pet parents want only the best care possible for their loved ones while away, so PetSmart PetsHotel(R) associates go to great lengths to give pet guests the personal TLC to make them feel right at home. No Request too Great Take Coco Lamb, a 140-lb. Irish Wolfhound in Joliet, Ill., who only eats his dinner from a spoon. Coco's fami... 
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04/14/09PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: PetSmart(R) Celebrates Pets' Birthdays
PHOENIX, AZ, Apr 14, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- WHAT: A free birthday event for pets and their pet parents, sponsored by Purina(R). PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a birthday party for pets complete with complimentary photo packages and goodie bags. Pets can learn to "sit" at the event with help from accredited pet trainers, play a "musical sit" game and compete for prizes. WHO: All pets and their pet parents. WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 6 - 8 p.m. 6 p.m. -- sit t... 
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04/01/09PetSmart(R) Invites Pet Parents to Celebrate Pets' Birthdays
PHOENIX, AZ, Apr 01, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- According to a national PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) survey, 53 percent of pet parents celebrate their pet's birthday or the day their pet joined their family. For pets of all kinds, PetSmart understands and knows the joy in celebrating important milestones in pets' lives, from the day they come home to their new family through their golden years. Free PetSmart In-store Birthday Party Event PetSmart will host a birthday celebration ev... 
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03/27/09PetSmart Charities(R) Sends Emergency Relief to North Dakota to Assist Pets Affected by Flooding
PHOENIX, AZ, Mar 27, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- As flood waters rise and evacuations continue in Fargo, N.D., PetSmart Charities is sending an Emergency Relief Waggin'(R) trailer stocked with at least 16 tons of much-needed pet food and supplies, as well as a back-up trailer loaded with essential care items for pets and their rescuers, to the affected areas. "We received a request for assistance from officials with the North Dakota State Board of Animal Health and immediately began r... 
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03/25/09PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
PHOENIX, AZ, Mar 25, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of three cents ($0.03) per share. The dividend is payable May 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2009. PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company operates more than 1,112 pet stores in the United States and Canada, 142 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel... 
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03/20/09PetSmart Board Director Resigns to Serve in Obama Administration
PHOENIX, AZ, Mar 20, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today announced the resignation of Ronald Kirk from PetSmart's Board of Directors, effective March 13, 2009. Kirk, 54, accepted a position in President Barack Obama's new administration as U.S. Trade Representative, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week. "Ron has been a tremendous asset to our board and our shareholders, and we will miss him greatly. We wish him the best in his important new as... 
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03/04/09PetSmart Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008
Fourth Quarter Earnings of $0.62 per Share; Comp Sales Growth of 3.0 Percent for the Fourth Quarter and 3.8 Percent for the Fiscal YearPHOENIX, AZ, Mar 04, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported net income of $78.4 million, or $0.62 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2008. That compares with net income of $75.4 million, or $0.59 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2007, which included a 14th week as fiscal 2007 was a 53-week year. For all of fiscal ... 
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02/20/09PetSmart, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Conference Call
PHOENIX, AZ, Feb 20, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- On Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EST) PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008. The earnings release will be distributed the same day, after the close of the market. To listen to the live call, dial: Within the United States and Canada: 866-835-8845 Internationally: 703-639-1408 Conference ID #: 1325708 -or- Listen at www.petm... 
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02/10/09Thousands of Pets Will Get a "Second Chance for Love" During PetSmart Charities'(R) Valentine's Weekend Adoption Event
Goal: a Lifelong, Loving Home for 13,500 PetsPHOENIX, AZ, Feb 10, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- 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(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) 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.... 
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02/06/09Media Advisory: Special Service Dog Donation
Eighty-One-Year-Old Community Member to Receive a Free Canine Assistants Service Dog NAPLES, FL, Feb 06, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- WHAT Former Judge Rosalind Poll Brooker, of Naples, will be welcomed to the Canine Assistants family and introduced to a representative Canine Assistants service dog. She was diagnosed with Post-Polio Syndrome at the age of two and uses a wheelchair. Rosalind's Canine Assistants service dog will assist her with retrieving dropped items, opening/clo... 
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01/20/09PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice(R) Dog Biscuits
PHOENIX, AZ, Jan 20, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling seven of its Grreat Choice(R) Dog Biscuit products that contain peanut paste made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made at its Blakely, Georgia facility. Although PetSmart is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products,... 
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01/19/09Media Advisory: Special Service Dog Donation
Seven-Year-Old Community Member to Receive a Free Canine Assistants Service DogNICHOLASVILLE, KY, Jan 19, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- WHAT Julia Kay of Richmond will be welcomed to the Canine Assistants family and introduced to a representative Canine Assistants service dog. She uses a wheelchair because at 4 months old, she was diagnosed with a progressive form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Julia has a speech impairment, reduced stamina and muscular weakness. Julia's own Canine ... 
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01/12/09Social Release: PetSmart's Pet Food Sale Helps Pets Look and Feel Their Best in the New Year
Click here for the social release. Pet parents visiting PetSmart(R) stores through February 23 will save up to 15 percent on hundreds of varieties of popular brands of dog and cat food. "Providing your pet a nourishing and nutritious diet is one of the best ways to give them a lifetime of health and happiness," said PetSmart Veterinarian and Pet Care Expert Dr. Robyn Jaynes. "In addition to regular exercise and veterinary care, feeding your pet is more than breakfast, lunch and din... 
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