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Devine: There was a great culture already in place when I arrived at PETCO, Devine said. Employees cared first and foremost about animals, which in turn led to happy customers. Strengthening this culture through the establishment of the PETCO Foundation, a charitable foundtaion designed to help animal welfare organizations, is one of Devine's accomplishments that he's most proud of. The foundation funded one year of merchandise and supplies for rescue dogs following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, as well as helping to rescue animals from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. This all fits into the company's culture of healthier pets, happier people, better world.