Woodbury, New York (April, 2005) – Janine Dion, Founder and President of Pet Peeves, the voice for Long Island pets, has announced that Gladys Ahrens, Vice President at benefits consulting firm Chernoff Diamond & Co., of Garden City, New York, has been elected to the board of directors of Pet Peeves, Inc.

We are delighted to welcome Gladys to our Board. She has been a longtime supporter and advocate for our organization, said Janine Dion. Her enthusiasm and impressive qualifications, combined with her compassion for all living things, make her a perfect fit. We look forward to working with Gladys.

In her new role, Ms. Ahrens has committed to working with the non-profit’s Development Committee as well as providing support on a variety of events held by Pet Peeves including their Furry Tails Can Come True Gala, on September 20, 2005.

Chernoff Diamond assists clients in employee benefits plans, pensions, profit sharing and 401(k) plans www.chernoffdiamond.com

Pet Peeves, Inc. is a non-for-profit organization that makes a difference through the support of “no kill” shelters and rescue groups, humane education and pet therapy initiatives. Its board is completely volunteer-driven, allowing nearly all funds raised to directly support the group’s mission. Please visit our web site at http://www.petpeevesinc.org for more details on this event or for information on how you can get involved.

Contact: Laurie Bloom 516.357.3251 Laurie.Bloom@Rivkin.com