Bring your "baby" to the PetCo Stars event

Move over American Idol contestants this talent competition is going to the dogs – and all other feathered, furry, four-legged or fabulous pets. PETCO is searching for America’s most talented pets and will host auditions in select stores Saturday, July 14, at 2 p.m.

Pet parents of all animal varieties are invited to the PETCO Stars event to show off their pet's best trick or special talent. All participants will receive a free commemorative photo and frame. In addition to winning a PETCO gift card, the first place winner at each participating store will be eligible to submit a 60 second digital video to PETCO judges, who will pick the Top 12 Finalists. Then it's up to the nation to decide who is America's Most Talented Pet by voting for their favorite act on www. petco.com/stars. Voting will begin August 8, 2007.

The pet with the most votes will win a trip for two to pet-friendly Los Angeles, courtesy of LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau and will be featured in PETCO's advertising.

Is your pet the next PETCO Star? For more information and to find a participating location near you, visit, www.petco.com/stars .

PETCO is a privately held specialty retailer that provides products, services and advice that make it easier for our customers to be great pet parents. We operate more than 850 stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading pet products and information destination at www.petco.com. Our nonprofit organization, The PETCO Foundation, has raised more than $34 million since its inception in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the foundation, we work with and support more than 4,200 local animal welfare groups across the country to help find homes for more than 200,000 adoptable animals every year.

LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau is a private, nonprofit business association whose primary mission is to market and promote Los Angeles as the premier site for meetings, conventions and leisure travel. Though not part of city government, LA INC. is recognized as the city’s official tourism marketing organization. For more information, visit the official visitor information Web site of Los Angeles at www.seemyLA.com .