Released on = August 7, 2006, 8:37 pm

Press Release Author = Anthony Shields

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = For Pet's Sake, the only veterinary hospital in Georgia that
is devoted solely to pet birds and other exotic animal species recently announced
new ownership. Avian Veterinary Services of Georgia has purchased the 16-year old
business after several months of negotiation with its previous owner. The ownership
change of For Pet's Sake ensures area residents will seamlessly continue to receive
unsurpassed pet care services by the only veterinary hospital in Georgia that is
devoted solely to avian and exotic animal species. For Pet's Sake's clients come
from all over including Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.

Press Release Body = Jason Hutcheson, DVM, President of Avian Veterinary Services of
Georgia (AVS of GA), has been associated with For Pet's Sake for over 11 years;
serving as associate veterinarian since 2001. He earned a BS in Biology from
Georgia Southern University in 1994 and obtained his Doctorate of Veterinary
Medicine from the University of Georgia in 1998. In addition to his new ownership
role, he will remain responsible for the day-to-day care of animals and operations
of For Pet's Sake.

Mimi Shepherd, DVM Diplomate ABVP (Avian), and previous owner, remains the only
private practicing board certified avian veterinarian in the state and will continue
practicing veterinary medicine at For Pet's Sake. She graduated from Florida State
University in 1975 earning a BS in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics. After
working at the Food and Drug Administration for several years, she attended the
University of Georgia; earning a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. In 1999,
she obtained Diplomate status of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners;
certified in avian medicine.

About For Pet's Sake / Avian Veterinary Services of Georgia, Inc.
Since 1990, For Pet's Sake has been the only veterinary hospital in Georgia that is
devoted solely to pet birds and other exotic animal species. Our hospital provides
routine preventative care as well as medical and surgical treatments for birds,
rabbits, ferrets, snakes, lizards, turtles, guinea pigs, and other small mammals
everyday. We do not see dogs or cats. Avian Veterinary Services of Georgia is a
Georgia corporation located at 3761 North Druid Hills Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033;
tel: (404) 248-8977; fax: (404) 248-0426; Web site: www.forpetssake.com


Web Site = http://www.forpetssake.com

Contact Details = For Pet\'s Sake
3761 N Druid Hills Road
Decatur, Georgia 30033
404-248-8977