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Date Title   12/20/12 Only Four More Days to Save with PetSmart® Deals of the Day PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM): WHAT:     Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves…the clock is ticking. Pet parents have four more days to take advantage of PetSmart Deals of the Day and enjoy great savings at up to 60 percent before Santa heads their way. A complete ...  12/12/12 On the First Day of Christmas, PetSmart® Gave to Me… Twelve Days of Savings PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM): WHAT:     Swans-a-swimming and geese-a-laying are gifts of the past now that PetSmart has unveiled Deals of the Day, offering savings of up to 60 percent off select gifts for 12 straight days before Christmas. Starting Dec. 13, PetSmart will offer new deals daily, allowin...  12/10/12 PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend and Accelerates Dividend Payable Date to December 31, 2012 PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of sixteen and one-half cents ($0.165) per share. The Board of Directors of PetSmart approved the acceleration of the dividend payable date to December 31, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 19, 2012. The fourth quarter dividend would normally be paid in February 2013 to shareholders of record at the...  11/29/12 PetSmart® Stores Across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada Donate Goods to Local Animal Welfare Agencies PetSmart Among the Top U.S. Companies in ‘Green’ Rankings According to Newsweek PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2012-- Second graph, first sentence of release dated November 15, 2012, should read: Anguilla Animal Rescue Foundation (AARF), a 100% volunteer shelter located in the only veterinary clinic on the Caribbean island of Anguilla 140 miles from Puerto Rico, is a beneficiary of this program (sted Anguilla Animal Rescue F...  11/28/12 ‘Tis Better to Pin than to Receive this Holiday: “Pin It for Pets” Photos Raise Money to Help Save Homeless Pets PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2012-- Your heart need not be three sizes too small this holiday season. PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM) and Fetch for Pets!, creators of The Grinch by Dr. Seuss, a new line of pet holiday apparel and toys at PetSmart this season, are teaming up to help save the lives of homeless pets with “Pin It for Pets.” From Dec. 1-16, pin a picture of your pet showing their holiday spirit with the #pinitforpetsmart has...  11/19/12 Yes, Fido, There Is a Santa Claws® Photo Event Near You Pet Photos with Santa at PetSmart® Will Help Save the Lives of Homeless Pets PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2012-- Santa announced today he will visit all 1,269 PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM) stores this December, taking photos with pets both naughty and nice. For each photo purchased, PetSmart will donate $5 to participating local animal-welfare groups that save the lives of homeless pets in their communities. Dogs visiti...  11/15/12 PetSmart® Stores Across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada Donate Goods to Local Animal Welfare Agencies PetSmart Among the Top U.S. Companies in ‘Green’ Rankings According to Newsweek PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2012-- PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM) announced the launch of its hard goods donation program across its more than 1,200 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The program, supported by non-profit Good 360, will save approximately 3,000 dumpsters of usable cat and dog products annually from going into landfi...  11/14/12 PetSmart Reports Results for the Third Quarter 2012 Q3 Earnings up 50% to $0.75 per Share; Comp Sales of 6.5%; Total Sales up 9%; Comp Transactions up 2.3%; Chip Molloy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Will Be Resigning in Early 2014 PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported earnings of $0.75 per share, up 50% compared to $0.50 per share in the third quarter of 2011. Net income totaled $82 million in the third quarter of...  11/13/12 Black Friday Arrives Early for Pet Parents Pre-Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 19 PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2012-- This year, pet parents have even more to be thankful for when PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) launches a week of Black Friday deals on Monday, Nov. 19 starting on PetSmart.com where select web-only pet products will be discounted 75 percent. During the pre-Black Friday sale on PetSmart.com, pet parents can find tremendous deals such as the Armakat Pet...  11/08/12 Making a List, Checking it Twice: PetSmart® Unveils Pet Parents’ Top Holiday Picks for Their Pets PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2012-- Pet parents have voted for the top 10 holiday pet gifts available at PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM). From a treat maker that lets you make delicious, bone-shaped treats for your dog and an incredibly soft blanket that helps save the lives of homeless pets to cozy pajamas and a stylish sock monkey sweater, these are the gifts you’ll want to get your paws on. Voted the number one holiday pet gift by PetSmart fa...  11/05/12 PetSmart, Inc. to Host Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2012-- On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. (EST) PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for the third quarter 2012. 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) 814-1933 Internationally: (703) 639-1365 Conference ID #: ...  10/31/12 Little Bunny Fufu Voted North America’s Most Rockstar Pet This Halloween Wins $10,000 Grand Prize in PetSmart’s Monster Cute Photo Contest WHAT: Dressed in a leather jacket, rockin’ a Mohawk and cruising on a motorcycle, Little Bunny Fufu from Cornelius, Ore. was selected as the winner of PetSmart’s annual Monster Cute Photo Contest Powered by GREENIES®, besting more than 12,500 entries for the $10,000 grand prize. Pet parents submitted photos of their pets dressed in Halloween costumes ranging from scary to c...  10/23/12 PetSmart® Provides Howl-O-Ween Pet Safety Tips WHAT: Safety during Halloween extends to the entire family including pets. These safety tips from PetSmart will help ensure pet parents and their pets have a safe and fun Howl-O-Ween. Keep them happy. “Before having pets join in the Halloween fun, it’s important to assess whether your pet will be comfortable participating or if the festivities will cause undue stress,” says Dr. Simon Starkey, pet care expert at PetS...  10/09/12 PetSmart® Announces Nationwide Howl-O-Ween Events for Pets and Pet Parents WHEN: Saturday, October 20, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (local time) WHAT: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest, Pet Parade & Photo Event in all stores It’s all treats and no tricks for pets this Halloween at PetSmart’s annual Howl-O-Ween in-store event, sponsored by DC Comics™. Fun events at PetSmart stores nationwide include: Howl-O-Ween costume contest and parade, where frighteningly adorable pets have a chance to wi...  09/27/12 PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 27, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of sixteen and one-half cents ($0.165) per share. The dividend is payable November 9, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 26, 2012. About PetSmart PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. ...  09/11/12 Howl-O-Wow ’Em with PetSmart This Halloween Costumes for Pets & A Monster Cute Photo Contest for Pet Parents PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 11, 2012-- There’s no need to fear things that howl in the night – or finding the perfect pet Halloween costume. PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) has all of the spooks, guises and goodies pet parents need. “Choosing a costume for your pet is like choosing a costume for yourself – you want something that reflects your or your pet’s persona...  08/29/12 PetSmart, Inc. to Present at the Goldman Sachs Nineteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) announced that Bob Moran, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; David Lenhardt, President and Chief Operating Officer; and Chip Molloy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will present at the Goldman Sachs Nineteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at 1:50 p.m. EDT on September 6, 2012. To listen to t...  08/22/12 175 Dog Years Later, PetSmart® Has More Happiness in Store for Pets and Their Parents PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2012-- This month specialty pet retail leader PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) celebrates 25 years of helping pet parents provide the best care for their pets. Over the years PetSmart, which has 1,249 stores in North America, has led several industry trends that have changed the pet shopping experience, most notably through exclusive products and services, a wide food assortment focused on natural ingredients, and pro...  08/15/12 PetSmart Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2012 Q2 Earnings up 31% to $0.71 per Share; Comp Sales of 7.0%; Total Sales up 9%; Comp Transactions up 2.9% PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported earnings of $0.71 per share, up 31% compared to $0.54 per share in the second quarter of 2011. Net income totaled $79 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to $61 million in the second quarter of 2011. Total sales for the s...  08/02/12 PetSmart, Inc. to Host Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2012-- On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for the second quarter 2012. 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) 206-7202 Internationally: (703) 639-1112 Conference ID #: 1586814 ...  07/26/12 A New PetSmart® Store Arrives in Pico Rivera Grand opening event will offer fun for the whole family PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 26, 2012-- Pico Rivera pet parents now have all the products, professional services and expertise they need to help their pets live happier lives as PetSmart opens the doors of its store located at 8852 Washington Blvd. The Pico Rivera PetSmart® store is hosting its grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 28 and pet parents and pets are i...  07/12/12 PetSmart® Announces New Distribution Center in Bethel, PA Creating 500 New Jobs Over Three Years New facility to improve efficiencies for fast-growing business PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 12, 2012-- PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM) announced today that a new distribution center (DC) will open in Bethel, PA. Operational by April 2014, this new DC will bring approximately 300 jobs to the area in its first year and an estimated 500 jobs by the end of 2016. PetSmart will add construction jobs this year and commence building on the $50 mill...  07/03/12 PetSmart Appoints Paulette Dodson Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 3, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. has named Paulette Dodson to the position of senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Dodson brings more than 25 years of legal counsel experience to PetSmart, most recently serving as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Sara Lee Corp. While Dodson served there, Sara Lee had more than $9 billion in annual revenue and 25,000 employees worl...  06/19/12 Pets Rock! Rock Star Bret Michaels Launches Exclusive PetSmart® Collection PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 19, 2012-- Get your pet entourage ready. PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) and multi-platinum rock star Bret Michaels are prepping pets for the limelight with the new Bret Michaels Pets Rock™ collection. Available exclusively at PetSmart stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and online at www.PetSmart.com, the collection includes toys, beds, apparel, collars, leashes, and bowls – everything your pet needs to ...  06/18/12 PetSmart Announces an 18% Increase to Its Quarterly Dividend and a New $525 Million Share Purchase Authorization PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 18, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM), the leader in pet specialty retail, announced the Board of Directors' approval to increase its quarterly dividend by 18% from $0.14 to $0.165 per share beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. The Board of Directors also authorized a new $525 million share purchase authorization that expires in January 2014. This new share purchase authorization will commence on Ju...  06/13/12 Celebrate 5 Million Homeless Pets Adopted in PetSmart® Stores Teach Your Pet How to High Five at June 16 High Five! Event in All Stores PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) WHAT:   PetSmart® and PetSmart Charities® are hosting a High Five! party in every PetSmart store in North America to celebrate the 5-millionth pet adopted through the i...  05/22/12 PetSmart Reports Results for the First Quarter 2012 Q1 Earnings up 39% to $0.85 Per Share; Comp Sales of 7.4%; Total Sales up 9.4%; Comp Transactions up 3.3% PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 22, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported earnings of $0.85 per share, up 39% compared to $0.61 per share in the first quarter of 2011. Net income totaled $95 million in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $71 million in the first quarter of 2011. Total sales for the fi...  05/16/12 Whimsical Toys for All Dogs: PetSmart® Unveils Toys“R”Us® PetsTM Collection Playful line brings the fun of Toys”R”Us to pets and promotes healthy pet development PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 16, 2012-- The search for engaging and entertaining toys for your dog is over. From puppyhood to adulthood, toys are fundamental to a pet’s mental, psychological, and emotional development. The new Toys“R”Us® PetsTM collection, exclusive to PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM), helps stimulate a pet’s intellectual growth. ...  05/08/12 PetSmart, Inc. to Host First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 8, 2012-- On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for the first quarter 2012. 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) 847-7863 Internationally: (703) 639-1429 Conference ID #: 1578602 -or- ...  04/23/12 Give a Forever Home to an Adopted Pet at PetSmart Charities® National Adoption Weekend, May 4-6 PHOENIX – Looking to add a pet to your family this spring? Gain a loving companion and save a life by adopting your dog, cat, puppy or kitten at PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, sponsored by PetSmart®, from May 4-6 at your neighborhood PetSmart store. What’s more, every pet adopted will bring PetSmart Charities closer to reaching a milestone of finding lifelong, loving homes for 5 million pets since 1994. Whether you’re a cat lover or a dog person, you’re sure to find a wo...  04/18/12 With Help from PetSmart(R), Dog Waste Lights Up a Park PetSmart releases report and announces innovative initiatives in celebration of Earth Day PHOENIX, Apr 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Commemorating Earth Day on April 22, PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) announced an update on its progress in the area of environmental sustainability. The Phoenix-based company's Think Twice(TM) platform is the driver behind PetSmart's focus on sustainability, impacting not only its corporate campus but its more ...  04/11/12 PetSmart Announced as Sponsor of 2012 “Dine with Your Dog” Local Philanthropists Debbie Gaby and Deborah Bateman to Co-Chair the Event PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 11, 2012-- Phoenix-based PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) was announced as the title sponsor of the 5th annual “Dine with Your Dog” event, which benefits the animal-assisted therapy program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. In addition, Debbie Gaby, President of Sleep America, and Deborah Bateman, Arizona’s Executive Vice Presi...  04/10/12 PetSmart® Preps New Puppy Parents with Key Tips and Tools for Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 10, 2012-- It’s an exciting moment – when pet parents welcome a cute, cuddly puppy into their home. While it’s a time of bonding, it’s also the time when puppies are learning how to play, eat and act. PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM) has rounded up some pointers – and products – for pet parents and their puppies to start off on the right track. A snapshot of what you need to know about the first year of your puppy's lif...  04/03/12 PetSmart Named a "Best Company for Hourly Workers” by Working Mother Magazine Women at Winning Companies Earned 56 Percent of All Promotions PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 3, 2012-- Working Mother magazine today named PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) one of the “Best Companies for Hourly Workers” for 2012, awarding those employers that have the best policies and programs for promoting women and a dynamic work life culture. Best Buy, Capital One, Hilton, Marriott and Target are among some of the companies that made the list. ...  03/15/12 PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 15, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of fourteen cents ($0.14) per share. The dividend is payable May 11, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 27, 2012. About PetSmart PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company ...  03/15/12 When It Comes to Small Pets, Think Big-Picture PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 15, 2012-- Springtime can trigger thoughts of fuzzy small animals like guinea pigs and hamsters, so it’s not surprising that it’s also the most popular time of year for parents to surprise children with new small pets. But before that cuddly chinchilla comes home, it’s important for families to spend some time researching each animal’s characteristics so they determine what pet is just right for their family. PetSmart® ...  03/02/12 PetSmart, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer Conference PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 2, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today announced that David Lenhardt, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Chip Molloy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer Conference in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at 3:10 p.m. EST on March 7, 2012. To listen to the live webcast, visit www.petm.com, a link will b...  02/29/12 PetSmart Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Q4 Earnings up 18% to $0.91 per Share; Comp Sales of 5.5%; Total Sales up 8%; Comp Transactions up 2.9%; FY11 Earnings up 27% to $2.55 per Share; Comp Sales of 5.4%; Total Sales up 7%; Comp Transactions up 2.5% PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2012-- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011, and provided guidance for 2012. For the quarter, earnings per s...  02/28/12 Avengers (and Pets) Assemble: PetSmart® and Marvel Entertainment Launch New Super Hero-Inspired Pet Collection PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2012-- Evil-doers beware: PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM) and Marvel Entertainment, LLC, together with pet product innovator Fetch…for cool pets!, are getting pets ready to rescue with a limited-edition collection of Super Hero tees and toys launching this week available exclusively at PetSmart stores and online at www.PetSmart.com through April or while supplies last. Marvel Hulk t-shirt (Phot...  02/15/12 PetSmart, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Earnings Conference Call PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2012-- On Wednesday, February 29, 2012 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 2011. 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) 244-4518 Internationally: (703) 63...  01/24/12 PetSmart® Helps Teachers Find the Perfect Pet Largest pet specialty retailer supports expanded grant program for teachers to include small animals in class lessons PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2012-- Teachers looking for just the right pet for their classroom just got a big helping hand from the Pets in the Classroom grant program, created by the Pet Care Trust. The grant provides eligible teachers with funds to use at their local PetSmart store towards the purchase of a cla...  01/06/12 PetSmart Appoints CEO Bob Moran as Chairman of the Board and David K. Lenhardt as President and Chief Operating Officer Phil Francis, Previous Executive Chairman, to Continue to Serve on PetSmart’s Board of Directors, Lawrence “Chip” Molloy Appointed to Executive Vice President PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2012-- The board of directors of PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) has appointed Robert F. Moran as chairman of the board, and he will retain his title of chief executive officer. Moran, age 61, has been the company's president and chief executive of...  01/04/12 PetSmart® Celebrates “National Train Your Dog Month” with Tips to Help Pet Parents Alleviate Common Challenges with Their Canine Companions PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2012-- The National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy (NCPPSP) revealed that 96 percent of dogs relinquished to shelters had not received obedience training. PetSmart® (NASDAQ: PETM) is celebrating National Train Your Dog Month in January by educating pet parents and newly-formed families on common behavioral challenges with dogs that can be resolved with training. “Training, or lack th...