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VCA ANTECH, INC. ESTABLISHES VCA CHARITIES TO PROVIDE FURTHER AID FOR PETS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA

LOS ANGELES—September 19, 2005 – VCA Antech, Inc, the owner of the largest network of freestanding, full-service animal hospitals across the country, has established VCA Charities to provide critical financial assistance to aid pets displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Facilitated through charitable contributions, the immediate mission of VCA Charities is to provide funding for organizations that are assisting animals affected by the disaster, including the rescue and treatment of abandoned and neglected animals, the provision of food and supplies and facilitation of efforts to reunite lost pets with their owners. Additionally, VCA Charities will support educational and other programs promoting veterinary medicine for the treatment and prevention of cruelty to animals through grants and donations.

“We are pleased that through VCA Charities, we are able to provide immediate financial assistance in the Gulf region to aid and support the thousands of people and their pets who were impacted by the hurricane,” said Bob Antin, Chairman and CEO for VCA Antech. “Establishing VCA Charities is another way we can further help in the difficult task of piecing together the lives of affected victims and their pets. In the future, VCA Charities will extend its support to benefit the safety of animals everywhere,” he added.

Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer explained, “Our Company was founded on the belief that pets are part of the family. We believe that reuniting families with their pets and assisting them to care for them is critical to the healing process and to putting families back together. In addition to this much-needed financial assistance, we will continue to support families and their pets by offering free boarding at all 375 VCA Animal Hospitals nationwide, where space is available."

Donations can be made at any local VCA Animal Hospital in the United States or by mailing a check to VCA Charities at 12401 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-1022.

For more information about VCA, VCA Charities or to locate a nearby VCA hospital for emergency boarding assistance, please call 1-800-VCA-PETS or visit the Web site at www.vcapets.com.

VCA Antech, Inc. (Nasdaq:WOOF), operates the largest network of freestanding, full-service animal hospitals across the country and employs more than 1, 400 qualified veterinarians at more than 375 animal hospitals in 3 8 states. VCA Animal Hospitals offer a full range of general medical and surgical services for companion animals, as well as specialized treatments including oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology and neurology. Dedicated to the provision of compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care, VCA also provides advanced diagnostic services.

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ALL 375 VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS IN THE U.S. OFFER EXPANDED HOPE AND HELP TO PETS IMPACTED BY THE HURRICANE

Free boarding services offered at all facilities to aid in housing affected pets

LOS ANGELES—September 8, 2005—VCA Animal Hospitals has expanded its offer of free boarding to all hurricane-affected animals as the demand continues to increase in the wake of rescue and recovery efforts. Offered at all 375 nationwide animal hospitals on a space available basis until pets can be reunited with their families, this service will ensure safe and secure housing for beloved family pets displaced and exposed as a result of the crisis. While thousands of families begin the difficult task of rebuilding their lives, VCA hopes this will help to alleviate the mounting health threat to exposed companion animals.

“During the recovery efforts, an overwhelming number of family pets are being rescued but have no place to go in a crisis of this magnitude,” said Art Antin, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for VCA Antech. “There are just not enough facilities to handle all the rescues and by opening our doors, we hope to alleviate the suffering and prevent unnecessary euthanasia due to the pet housing shortage," he added.

For further information and to locate a nearby VCA hospital for boarding assistance, please call 1-800-VCA-PETS or visit the Web site at www.vcapets.com.

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VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS PROVIDE FREE BOARDING TO ANIMALS VICTIMIZED BY HURRICANE KATRINA

LOS ANGELES—September 1, 2005—In the shadow of the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina, VCA Animal Hospitals is taking an immediate step to aid victims by providing free boarding to house pets from the areas hardest hit by the hurricane. With a national network of 375 animal hospitals, VCA facilities in Alabama, Florida and Texas have joined together to help provide a safe haven for pets that have been impacted. The approximately 65 VCA hospitals are offering this valuable service on a space available basis to try to ease the emotional and financial burden many pet owners are now facing.

"VCA offers its deepest condolences to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and commends the heroic efforts of rescue teams who continue their difficult work during the aftermath of this disaster," said Art Antin, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for VCA Antech. "We hope that this assistance will provide a welcome relief and some comfort to pet owners who have experienced so many losses and are dealing with countless pressing matters at this difficult time," he added.

It is estimated that Hurricane Katrina has affected more than 300,000 animals. Aiding in the coordination and organization of the efforts of veterinary volunteers and additional relief groups, VCA will continue to offer help as the effort shifts from rescue to recovery.

"Our main concern is to help affected families by ensuring the safety and well being of their pets," said Dr. Bob Doak, Group Vice President, VCA. "We are honored to be able to offer free boarding, a service that we feel is valuable for fellow pet owners during this time of crisis," he added.

For further information and to locate a VCA hospital in Alabama, Florida or Texas, please call 1-800-VCA-PETS or visit the Web site at www.vcapets.com.

VCA Antech, Inc. (Nasdaq:WOOF), operates the largest network of freestanding, full-service animal hospitals across the country and employs more than 1,400 qualified veterinarians at more than 375 animal hospitals in 38 states. VCA Animal Hospitals offer a full range of general medical and surgical services for companion animals, as well as specialized treatments including oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology and neurology. Dedicated to the provision of compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care, VCA also provides advanced diagnostic services.

If you are a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization that would like to apply for funding from VCA Charities, grant guidelines and charity application can be found
by clicking here.

If you are interested in helping other animal organizations with the relief
efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, below are just a few that are in
desperate need of assistance.

Humane Society of the Unites States (www.hsus.org)

SPCA of Texas (www.spca.org)

American Humane (www.americanhumane.org)

American Animal Hospital Association - AAHA (www.healthypet.com)

Pasado Safe Haven (www.pasadosafehaven.org)

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (www.vetmed.lsu.edu)

AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Team (www.avmf.org)