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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                                SCHEDULE 13E-3/A


                                 (RULE 13e-100)

           TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(e) OF THE SECURITIES
                 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 13E-3 THEREUNDER

           RULE 13-E TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(e) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                                (Amendment No. 1)


                           PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES, INC.
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                              (Name of the Issuer)

                           PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES, INC.

                                BRIAN K. DEVINE
                                 BRUCE C. HALL
                                 JAMES M. MYERS
                               WILLIAM M. WOODARD
                            BD RECAPITALIZATION CORP.
                         BD RECAPITALIZATION HOLDINGS LLC

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                    (Name of the Person(s) Filing Statement)

                    Common Stock, Par Value $.0001 Per Share
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                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                    716016100
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                     (CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)


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                BRIAN K. DEVINE                    JOHN  G. DANHAKL
                Chairman, President                BD Recapitalization Corp.
                and Chief Executive Officer        11111 Santa Monica Boulevard
                PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.        Los Angeles, CA 90025
                9125 Rehco Road                    (310) 954-0444
                San Diego, California 92121
                (858) 453-7845

                Copies to:

                THOMAS A. EDWARDS, ESQ.            NICHOLAS P. SAGGESE, ESQ.
                Latham & Watkins                   Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
                701 "B" Street, Suite 2100         300 South Grand Avenue, Suite 3400
                San Diego, California 92101        Los Angeles, California 90071
                (619) 236-1234                     (213) 687-5000

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             (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Notices
           and Communications on Behalf of Person(s) Filing Statement)

     This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):

 a. [X] The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement
        subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C, or Rule 13e-3(c) under the
        Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 b. [ ] The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.
 c. [ ] A tender offer.
 d. [ ] None of the above.

     Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information
     statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies. [X]

     Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the
     results of the transaction. [ ]

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                            CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
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      Transaction Valuation*                         Amount Of Filing Fee**
          $486,852,846                                      $97,371
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     *For purposes of calculating the filing fee only. Determined by (1)
     multiplying 21,021,224 shares of common stock, par value $.0001 per share,
     of PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. by $22.00 per share, and (2) adding thereto
     $24,385,918 anticipated to be paid to certain persons holding options to
     acquire shares of common stock in consideration of cancellation of such
     options (assuming an aggregate of 2,524,681 options are cancelled in
     exchange for cash in the transaction).

     **The amount of the filing fee calculated in accordance with Exchange Act
     Rule 0-11 equals 1/50th of 1% of the value of the securities proposed to be
     acquired.

     [X] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
     Rule 0-1l(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was
     previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
     number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.


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Amount previously paid     $97,371               Filing party:   PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
Form or registration no.:  Schedule 14A          Date filed:     June 20, 2000
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                                  INTRODUCTION

         This Amendment No. 1 (this "Schedule 13E-3") to the Rule 13e-3
Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3 first filed on June 20, 2000, is being
filed by: (1) PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("PETCO"),
the issuer of the equity securities which are the subject of a Rule 13e-3
transaction, (2) Brian K. Devine, Bruce C. Hall, James M. Myers and William
M. Woodard,  each an individual,  executive  officer and  stockholder  of
PETCO (such  individuals collectively,  the "four executives"), (3) BD
Recapitalization Corp., a Delaware corporation,  and (4) BD  Recapitalization
 Holdings  LLC,  a  Delaware  limited liability company and sole stockholder
of BD Recapitalization  Corp. (PETCO, the four executives,  BD
Recapitalization Corp. and BD Recapitalization Holdings LLC are collectively
referred to as the "Filing Persons"). Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of
Merger, dated as of May 17, 2000, BD Recapitalization Corp. will merge into
PETCO.



         In the merger, each issued and outstanding share of PETCO common
stock will be cancelled and automatically converted into the right to receive
$22.00 in cash, without interest or any other payment thereon, with the
following exceptions: 86,105 shares of PETCO common stock will be retained by
the four executives and additional shares will be retained by the four
executives and other PETCO employees (such individuals are referred to
collectively as the "continuing stockholders"); treasury shares and shares of
PETCO common stock owned by BD Recapitalization Corp. or by any of PETCO's
subsidiaries will be canceled; and shares held by dissenting stockholders
will be subject to appraisal in accordance with Delaware law. Upon completion
of the merger, after taking into account employee incentive options and
warrants to be issued in connection with financing the merger, BD
Recapitalization Holdings LLC and the continuing stockholders will own, 75%
and 20%, respectively, of PETCO, on a fully diluted basis.



         Concurrently with the filing of this Schedule 13E-3, PETCO is filing
Amendment No. 1 to its preliminary proxy statement pursuant to which the
stockholders of PETCO will be given notice of the merger. The cross reference
sheet below is being supplied pursuant to General Instruction F to Schedule
13E-3 and shows the location in the proxy statement of the information
required to be included in response to the items of this Schedule 13E-3. The
information set forth in the proxy statement, including all schedules,
exhibits, appendices and annexes thereto, is hereby expressly incorporated
herein by reference and the responses to each item in this Schedule 13E-3 are
qualified in their entirety by the information contained in the proxy
statement and the schedules, exhibits, appendices and annexes thereto.



         The  filing  of  this  Schedule  13E-3  shall  not be  construed  as an
admission  by any Filing  Person or by any  affiliate of a Filing  Person,  that
PETCO is "controlled" by the four executives,  BD  Recapitalization  Corp. or BD
Recapitalization   Holdings  LLC,  or  that  any  of  the  four  executives,  BD
Recapitalization Corp. or BD Recapitalization  Holdings LLC is an "affiliate" of
PETCO  within the meaning of Rule 13e-3 under  Section  13(e) of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.


ITEM 1.  SUMMARY TERM SHEET.

The information contained in the sections entitled "SUMMARY TERM SHEET" and
"QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER" of the proxy statement is incorporated
herein by reference.

ITEM 2.  SUBJECT COMPANY INFORMATION.

(a)            NAME AND ADDRESS. The information contained in the section
               entitled "SUMMARY--The Companies" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.

(b)            SECURITIES. The information contained in the section entitled
               "THE SPECIAL MEETING--Date; Time; Place and Record Date of the
               Special Meeting" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
               reference.

(c)            TRADING MARKET AND PRICE. The information contained in the
               section entitled "PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK" in the proxy
               statement is incorporated herein by reference.

(d)            DIVIDENDS. The information contained in the section entitled
               "DIVIDENDS" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
               reference.

(e)            PRIOR PUBLIC OFFERINGS. None.

(f)            PRIOR STOCK PURCHASES. The information contained in the section
               entitled "COMMON STOCK PURCHASE INFORMATION" of the proxy
               statement is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 3.  IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF THE FILING PERSON.


(a)-(c)        NAME AND ADDRESS; BUSINESS AND BACKGROUND OF ENTITIES;
               BUSINESS AND BACKGROUND OF NATURAL PERSONS. The information
               contained in the sections entitled "SUMMARY--The Companies,"
               "PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS AND STOCK OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND
               OTHERS," "INFORMATION ABOUT GREEN AND TPG" and "DIRECTORS AND
               EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF PETCO" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference. During the last five years,
               to the best knowledge of PETCO, none of PETCO's current
               directors or executive officers has been convicted in a
               criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
               misdemeanors) or has been a party to a civil proceeding of a
               judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and
               as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a
               judgment, decree or final order enjoining further violations
               of, or prohibiting or mandating activities


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               subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any
               violation of such laws. All current PETCO directors and executive
               officers are U.S. citizens.


               Under a potential interpretation of the rules governing "going
               private" transactions, one or more of BD Recapitalization
               Corp.and BD Recapitalization Holdings LLC may be deemed to be
               an affiliate of the Company. BD Recapitalization Holdings
               LLC's members are Green Equity Investors III, L.P. ("GEI
               III"), a Delaware limited partnership, and TPG-BD, LLC
               ("TPG-BD"), a Delaware limited liability company.

               GEI III is a private investment fund specializing in
               organizing, structuring and sponsoring going private
               transactions and recapitalizations of established public and
               private companies. GEI Capital III, LLC ("GEI Capital III"), a
               Delaware limited liability company is, and its principal
               business is being, the sole general partner of GEI III. GEI
               III is an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
               ("Green"), a Delaware limited partnership. Leonard I. Green,
               Jonathan D. Sokoloff, John G. Danhakl, Gregory J. Annick,
               Peter J. Nolan and Jonathan A. Seiffer may be deemed to
               control GEI Capital III and Green. We refer to these
               individuals, GEI III, GEI Capital III and Green as the "Green
               Parties." The principal place of business of the Green Parties
               is 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2000, Los Angeles,
               California 90025. The principal telephone number of Green
               Equity, GEI Capital III and Green is (310) 954-0444.

               Mr. Green is a founding partner of Green, which he formed in
               1989. Mr. Green is the Senior Manager of GEI Capital III. Mr.
               Green is a citizen of the United States.

               Mr. Sokoloff has been a partner of Green since 1990. Mr.
               Sokoloff is a Manager of GEI Capital III. Mr. Sokoloff is a
               citizen of the United States.

               Mr. Danhakl has been a partner of Green since 1995. Mr.
               Danhakl is a Manager of GEI Capital III. Mr. Danhakl has
               served as the sole Director and the President of BD
               Recapitalization Corp. since its formation. Mr. Danhakl has
               served as the President of BD Recapitalization Holdings LLC
               since its formation. Mr. Danhakl is a citizen of the United
               States.

               Mr. Annick has been a partner of Green since 1994. Mr. Annick
               is a Manager of GEI Capital III. Mr. Annick is a citizen of
               the United States.

               Mr. Nolan has been a partner of Green since April 1997. Mr.
               Nolan is a Manager of GEI Capital III. Prior to joining Green,
               Mr. Nolan was a Managing Director and the Co-Head of
               Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette's Los Angeles Investment Banking
               Division. Mr. Nolan is a citizen of the United States.

               Mr. Seiffer has been a partner of Green since January 1999.
               Mr. Seiffer is a Manager of GEI Capital III. Prior to becoming
               a partner, Mr. Seiffer had been a Vice President at Green
               since 1997 and an Associate at Green since 1994. Mr. Seiffer
               is a citizen of the United States.

               John M. Baumer has been a Vice  President at Green since May
               1999. Mr. Baumer has served as a Vice President and as the
               Secretary of BD Recapitalization Corp. since  its formation.
               Mr. Baumer has served as an Executive Vice President and the
               Secretary of BD Recapitalization Holdings LLC since its
               formation. Mr. Baumer is a citizen of the United States.

               TPG-BD was formed solely for purposes of making an investment
               in BD Recapitalization Holdings LLC. TPG-BD is controlled by
               TPG Partners III. TPG III is a private investment fund that
               pursues public and private investment opportunities through a
               variety of methods, including leveraged buyouts, joint
               ventures, restructurings, bankruptcies and strategic public
               securities investments. TPG GenPar III, L.P. ("TPG GenPar"), a
               Delaware limited partnership is, and its principal business is
               being, the sole general partner of TPG III and other
               affiliated private investment funds. TPG Advisors III, Inc.
               ("TPG Advisors") is a Delaware corporation, the principal
               business of which is to serve as the general partner of TPG
               GenPar. David Bonderman, James G. Coulter and William S. Price
               III may be deemed to control TPG Advisors. We refer to these
               individuals, TPG-BD, TPG III, TPG GenPar and TPG Advisors as
               the "TPG Parties." The principal place of business of TPG-BD,
               TPG III, TPG GenPar and TPG Advisors is 301 Main Street, Suite
               3330, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The principal telephone number
               of TPG-BD, TPG III, TPG GenPar and TPG Advisors is (817)
               871-4000.

               Mr. Bonderman is a Director and the President of TPG Advisors.
               Mr. Bonderman has his business address at 201 Main Street,
               Suite 2420, Forth Worth, Texas, 76102. Mr. Bonderman's
               principal occupation is as Director and the President of TPG
               Advisors and affiliated entities. Mr. Bonderman is a citizen
               of the United States.

               Mr. Coulter is a Director and Executive Vice President of TPG
               Advisors. Mr. Coulter has his business address at 345
               California Street, Suite 3300, San Francisco, California
               94104. Mr. Coulter's principal occupation is as a Director and
               Executive Vice President of TPG Advisors and affiliated
               entities.  Mr. Coulter is a citizen of the United States.

               Mr. Price is a Director and Executive Vice President of TPG
               Advisors. Mr. Price has his business address at 345 California
               Street, Suite 3300, San Francisco, California 94104. Mr.
               Price's principal occupation is as a Director and Executive
               Vice President of TPG Advisors and affiliated entities. Mr.
               Price is a citizen of the United States.

               Mr. Richard Schifter is a Vice President of TPG Advisors. Mr.
               Schifter has his business address at 1133 Connecticut Avenue,
               N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Mr. Schifter's principal
               occupation is as a Vice President of TPG Advisors and
               affiliated entities. Mr. Schifter is a citizen of the United
               States.

               Mr. James O'Brien is a Vice President and the Treasurer of TPG
               Advisors. Mr. O'Brien has his business address at 201 Main
               Street, Suite 2420, Forth Worth, Texas 76102. Mr. O'Brien's
               principal occupation is as a Vice President and Treasurer of
               TPG Advisors and affiliated entities. Mr. O'Brien is a citizen
               of the United States.

               Mr. Richard Ekleberry is a Vice President and the Secretary of
               TPG Advisors. Mr. Ekleberry has his business address at 201
               Main Street, Suite 2420, Forth Worth, Texas 76102. Mr.
               Ekleberry's principal occupation is as a Vice President and
               Secretary of TPG Advisors III and affiliated entities.  Mr.
               Ekleberry is a citizen of the United States.

               Mr. Thomas Reinhart is a Vice President of TPG Advisors. Mr.
               Reinhart has his business address at 201 Main Street, Suite
               2420, Forth Worth, Texas 76102. Mr. Reinhart's principal
               occupation is as a Vice President of TPG Advisors and
               affiliated entities. Mr. Reinhart is a citizen of the United
               States.

               Mr. Jeffrey Shaw is a Vice President of TPG Advisors. Mr. Shaw
               has his business address at 201 Main Street, Suite 2420, Forth
               Worth, Texas 76102. Mr. Shaw's principal occupation is as a
               Vice President of TPG Advisors and affiliated entities. Mr.
               Shaw is a citizen of the United States.

               Mr. Jonathan Coslet is a Vice President of TPG Advisors. Mr.
               Coslet has his business address at 201 Main Street, Suite
               2420, Forth Worth, Texas 76102. Mr. Coslet's principal
               occupation is as a Vice President of TPG Advisors and
               affiliated entities. Mr. Coslet is a citizen of the United
               States.

               Ms. Linda Rogenski is an Assistant Secretary of TPG Advisors.
               Ms. Rogenski has her business  address at 201 Main Street,
               Suite 2420, Forth Worth, Texas 76102. Ms. Rogenski's principal
               occupation is as an Assistant Secretary of TPG Advisors and
               affiliated entities. Ms. Rogenski is a citizen of the United
               States.

               Ms. S. Michelle Reese is an Assistant Secretary of TPG
               Advisors.  Ms. Reese has her business address at 201 Main
               Street, Suite 2420, Forth Worth, Texas 76102. Ms. Reese's
               principal occupation is as an Assistant  Secretary of TPG
               Advisors and affiliated entities. Ms. Reese is a citizen of
               the United States.

               During the last five years, neither BD Recapitalization Corp.
               or BD Recapitalization Holdings LLC, and to the best knowledge
               of BD Recapitalization Corp. and BD Recapitalization Holdings
               LLC, respectively, none of the Green Parties, the TPG Parties,
               Richard Schifter, James O'Brien, Richard Ekleberry, Thomas
               Reinhart, Jeffrey Shaw, Jonathan Coslet, Linda Rogenski and S.
               Michelle Reese has been convicted in a criminal proceeding
               (excluding, in the case of individuals, traffic violations or
               similar misdemeanors) or has been a party to a civil
               proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent
               jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is
               subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future
               violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject
               to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation
               of such laws.

ITEM 4.        TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION.

(a) (1)        TENDER OFFERS.  Not applicable.

(a) (2 )(i)    TRANSACTION DESCRIPTION. The information contained in the
               sections entitled "QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER,"
               "SUMMARY" and "THE MERGER AGREEMENT" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.


(a) (2) (ii)   CONSIDERATION. The information contained in the sections entitled
               "THE MERGER AGREEMENT--Merger Consideration" and "--Treatment
               of Options" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
               reference.



(a) (2) (iii)  REASONS FOR TRANSACTION. The information contained in the
               sections entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Background of the Merger,"
               "--Recommendations of the Special Committee and Board of
               Directors; Fairness of the Merger" and "--Purpose and Structure
               of the Merger" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
               reference.


(a) (2) (iv)   VOTE REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL. The information contained in the
               section entitled "THE SPECIAL MEETING--Voting Information" in the
               proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.


(a) (2) (v)    DIFFERENCES IN THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS. The information
               contained in the sections entitled " THE MERGER AGREEMENT--Merger
               Consideration," "--Treatment of Options," "SPECIAL
               FACTORS--Interests of PETCO Directors and Officers in the Merger"
               and "--Effects of the Merger" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.



(a) (2) (vi)   ACCOUNTING TREATMENT. The information contained in the sections
               entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Accounting Treatment of the Merger" in
               the proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.



(a) (2) (vii)  INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES. The information contained in the section
               entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Material Federal Income Tax
               Consequences to Stockholders" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.



(c)            DIFFERENT TERMS. The information contained in the section
               entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Interests of PETCO Directors and
               Officers in the Merger" in the proxy statement is incorporated
               herein by reference.



(d)            APPRAISAL RIGHTS. The information contained in the section
               entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Dissenters' Rights of Appraisal" in
               the proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.


(e)            PROVISIONS FOR UNAFFILIATED SECURITY HOLDERS. PETCO has made no
               provisions in connection with the merger to grant unaffiliated
               security holders access to the corporate files of PETCO or to
               obtain counsel or appraisal services at the expense of PETCO.

(f)            ELIGIBILITY FOR LISTING OR TRADING. Not applicable.

ITEM 5.        PAST CONTACTS, TRANSACTIONS, NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS.

(a)            TRANSACTIONS. None.


(b)-(c)        SIGNIFICANT CORPORATE EVENTS; NEGOTIATIONS OR CONTACTS. The
               information contained in the sections entitled "SPECIAL
               FACTORS--Background of the Merger, " "--Purpose and Structure of
               the Merger" and "--Interests of PETCO Directors and Officers in
               the Merger" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
               reference.



(e)            AGREEMENTS INVOLVING THE SUBJECT COMPANY'S SECURITIES. The
               information contained in the sections entitled "SPECIAL
               FACTORS--Background of the Merger," "--Interests of PETCO
               Directors and Officers in the Merger," "--Effects of the
               Merger," "THE MERGER AGREEMENT" and "RIGHTS AGREEMENT" in
               the proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.


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ITEM 6.        PURPOSES OF THE TRANSACTION AND PLANS OR PROPOSALS.


(b)            USE OF SECURITIES ACQUIRED. The information contained in the
               sections entitled "SUMMARY," "SPECIAL FACTORS--Effects of the
               Merger" and "THE MERGER AGREEMENT" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.



(c)            PLANS. The information contained in the sections entitled
               "SUMMARY," "SPECIAL FACTORS--Purpose and Structure of the
               Merger," "--Effects of the Merger," "--Interests of PETCO
               Directors and Officers in the Merger" and "DIVIDENDS" in the
               proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 7.        PURPOSES, ALTERNATIVES, REASONS AND EFFECTS.


(a), (c)       PURPOSES; REASONS. The information contained in the sections
               entitled "QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER," "SPECIAL
               FACTORS--Background of the Merger," "--Recommendations of the
               Special Committee and Board of Directors; Fairness of the
               Merger" and "--Purpose and Structure of the Merger" in the proxy
               statement is incorporated herein by reference.



(b)            ALTERNATIVES. The information contained in the sections entitled
               "SUMMARY--What Happens if PETCO Receives a Better Offer,"
               "SPECIAL FACTORS--Background of the Merger" and "--Risk that the
               Merger will not be Completed" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.



(d)            EFFECTS. The information contained in the sections entitled
               "QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER," "SUMMARY," "SPECIAL
               FACTORS --PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF THE MERGER," "--Effects of
               the Merger," "--Interests of PETCO Directors and Officers in the
               Merger," "--Accounting Treatment of the Merger," "--Material
               Federal Income Tax Consequences to Stockholders," "--Dissenters'
               Rights of Appraisal," "THE MERGER AGREEMENT," "RIGHTS AGREEMENT"
               and "FEES AND EXPENSES," in the proxy statement is incorporated
               herein by reference.


ITEM 8.        FAIRNESS OF THE TRANSACTION.


(a), (b)       FAIRNESS; FACTORS CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING FAIRNESS. The
               information contained in the sections entitled "QUESTIONS AND
               ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER," "SUMMARY," "THE SPECIAL
               MEETING--Voting Information," "SPECIAL FACTORS--Background of the
               Merger," "--Recommendations of the Special Committee and Board
               of Directors; Fairness of the Merger" and "--Opinion of Financial
               Advisor to the Special Committee" in the proxy statement and
               Appendix B, "Opinion of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities
               Corporation" is incorporated herein by reference.


(c)            APPROVAL OF SECURITY HOLDERS. The information contained in the
               section entitled "THE SPECIAL MEETING--Voting Information" in the
               proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.


(d)            UNAFFILIATED REPRESENTATIVE. The information contained in the
               sections entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Background of the Merger" and
               "--Recommendations of the Special Committee and Board of
               Directors; Fairness of the Merger" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.



(e)            APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS. The information contained in the sections
               entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Background of the Merger" and
               "--Recommendations of the Special Committee and Board of
               Directors; Fairness of the Merger" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.



(f)            OTHER OFFERS. None. The information contained in the sections
               entitled "THE MERGER--Background of the Merger" and
               "--Recommendations of the Special Committee, Fairness of the
               Merger" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
               reference.


ITEM 9.        REPORTS, OPINIONS, APPRAISALS AND NEGOTIATIONS.


(a)-(c)        REPORT, OPINION OR APPRAISAL; PREPARER AND SUMMARY OF THE
               REPORT; AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS. The information contained in
               the sections entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Background of the
               Merger," "--Recommendations of the Special Committee and Board
               of Directors; Fairness of the Merger," "--Opinion of Financial
               Advisor to the Special Committee" and "WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE
               INFORMATION" in the proxy statement and Appendix B, "Opinion of
               Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation" is
               incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 10.  SOURCE AND AMOUNTS OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.


(a), (b), (d)  SOURCE OF FUNDS; CONDITIONS; BORROWED FUNDS. The information
               contained in the section entitled "SPECIAL FACTORS--Financing
               for the Merger" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
               reference. PETCO has no alternative financing arrangements or
               alternative financing plans if the primary financing falls
               through.


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(c)            EXPENSES. The information contained in the sections entitled
               "FEES AND EXPENSES" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein
               by reference.

ITEM 11.       INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE SUBJECT COMPANY.


(a)            SECURITIES OWNERSHIP. The information contained in the sections
               entitled "COMMON STOCK PURCHASE INFORMATION" and "PRINCIPAL
               STOCKHOLDERS AND STOCK OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS" in the
               proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.



(b)            SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS. Not applicable.


ITEM 12.       THE SOLICITATION OR RECOMMENDATION.


(d)            INTENT TO TENDER OR VOTE IN A GOING-PRIVATE TRANSACTION. The
               information contained in the sections entitled "QUESTIONS AND
               ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER," "SUMMARY," "THE SPECIAL
               MEETING--Voting Information" and "SPECIAL FACTORS--Interests of
               PETCO Directors and Officers in the Merger" in the proxy
               statement is incorporated herein by reference.



(e)            RECOMMENDATIONS TO OTHERS. The information contained in the
               sections entitled "SUMMARY" and "SPECIAL FACTORS--
               Recommendations of the Special Committee and Board of Directors;
               Fairness of the Merger" in the proxy statement is incorporated
               herein by reference.


ITEM 13.       FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

(a)            FINANCIAL INFORMATION. The information contained in the section
               entitled "SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA" in the proxy
               statement is incorporated herein by reference.

(b)            PRO FORMA INFORMATION. Not applicable.

ITEM 14.       PERSONS/ASSETS, RETAINED, EMPLOYED, COMPENSATED OR USED.


(a), (b)       SOLICITATIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS; EMPLOYEES AND CORPORATE ASSETS.
               The information contained in the sections entitled "QUESTIONS AND
               ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER," "SPECIAL FACTORS--Background of the
               Merger," "THE SPECIAL MEETING--Solicitation; Revocation and Use
               of Proxies" and "FEES AND EXPENSES" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 15.       ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.


(b)            OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION. The information contained in the
               sections entitled "SUMMARY--Litigation Related to the Merger"
               and "SPECIAL FACTORS--Litigation" in the proxy statement is
               incorporated herein by reference. As a result of the proposed
               merger, PETCO, its directors and one of its officers have been
               named as defendants in the following lawsuits:


               -    Great Neck Capital Appreciation, L.P. v. Brian K. Devine et
                    al., Delaware Chancery Court, New Castle County C.A. No.
                    18057-NC; filed May 18, 2000.

               -    Jerry Krim v. Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. et al., San Diego
                    Superior Court Case No. GIC 748422; filed May 18, 2000.

               -    William J. Neiman v. Brian K. Devine et al., Delaware
                    Chancery Court, New Castle County C.A. No. 18058-NC; filed
                    May 18, 2000.

               -    Madeline Peterson v. Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., et al.,
                    San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 748499, filed May 19,
                    2000.

               -    Scott Sewart v. Petco Animal Supplies Inc., et al., San
                    Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 748424; filed May 18,
                    2000.

               -    William Steiner v. Brian K. Devine et al., Delaware Chancery
                    Court, Newcastle County C.A. No. 18056-NC; filed May 18,
                    2000.

ITEM 16.       EXHIBITS.


(a)            Amendment No. 1 to the preliminary proxy statement on Schedule
               14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
               August 7, 2000 (incorporated herein by reference to the proxy
               statement).


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(b)(1)*        Commitment letter from Trust Company of the West to Leonard Green
               & Partners, L.P. and Texas Pacific Group, dated May 16, 2000.



(b)(2)*        Commitment letter from Green Equity Investors III, L.P. to PETCO
               Animal Supplies, Inc., dated May 17, 2000.



(b)(3)*        Commitment letter from Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P. and
               Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Green Equity Investors III, L.P. and
               TPG Partners III, L.P., dated May 17, 2000.



(b)(4)*        Commitment letter from TPG Partners III, L.P. to PETCO Animal
               Supplies, Inc., dated May 17, 2000.


(c)            Opinion of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation
               (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B of the proxy
               statement).

(d)(1)         Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 17, 2000, by and between
               PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. and BD Recapitalization Corp.
               (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A of the proxy
               statement).


(d)(2)*        Voting Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2000, by and between BD
               Recapitalization Holdings LLC and the stockholders signatory
               thereto.



(d)(3)         Rights Agreement, dated as of September 14, 1998, by and between
               PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. and American Stock Transfer and Trust
               Company, as rights agent (incorporated by reference to PETCO's
               Report on Form 8-K filed September 22, 1998).



d(4)           Amendment,  dated as of May 17, 2000, to the Rights Agreement,
               dated as of September 14, 1998, by and between PETCO Animal
               Supplies, Inc. and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, as
               rights agent (incorporated by reference to PETCO's Report on
               Form 8-K filed May 19, 2000).


(f)            Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (incorporated
               herein by reference to Appendix C of the proxy statement).

(g)            Not applicable.


*Previously filed as an exhibit to the Schedule 13E-3 filed by PETCO on June 20,
2000, and incorporated by reference herein.


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                                    SIGNATURE

         After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify
that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.


Dated:  August 7, 2000

                                    PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.


                                    By     /s/ JAMES M. MYERS
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                      Name:    James M. Myers
                                      Title:   Senior Vice President and Chief
                                               Financial Officer


                                    By     /s/ BRIAN K. DEVINE
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                               Brian K. Devine


                                    By     /s/ BRUCE C. HALL
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                               Bruce C. Hall


                                    By     /s/ JAMES M. MYERS
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                               James M. Myers


                                    By     /s/ WILLIAM M. WOODARD
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                               William M. Woodard


                                    BD Recapitalization Corp.

                                    By     /s/ JOHN G. DANHAKL
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                      Name:    John G. Danhakl
                                      Title:   President


                                    BD Recapitalization Holdings LLC

                                    By     /s/ JOHN G. DANHAKL
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                      Name:    John G. Danhakl
                                      Title:   President




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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


EXHIBIT
NUMBER                            DESCRIPTION


(a)      Amendment No. 1 to the preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A
         filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 2000
         (incorporated herein by reference to the proxy statement).



(b)(1)*  Commitment letter from Trust Company of the West to Leonard Green &
         Partners, L.P. and Texas Pacific Group, dated May 16, 2000.



(b)(2)*  Commitment letter from Green Equity Investors III, L.P. to PETCO Animal
         Supplies, Inc., dated May 17, 2000.



(b)(3)*  Commitment letter from Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P. and Wells
         Fargo Bank, N.A. to Green Equity Investors III, L.P. and TPG Partners
         III, L.P., dated May 17, 2000.




(b)(4)*  Commitment letter from TPG Partners III, L.P. to PETCO Animal Supplies,
         Inc., dated May 17, 2000.


(c)      Opinion of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation
         (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B of the proxy
         statement).

(d)(1)   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 17, 2000, by and between PETCO
         Animal Supplies, Inc. and BD Recapitalization Corp. (incorporated
         herein by reference to Appendix A of the proxy statement).


(d)(2)*  Voting Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2000, by and between BD
         Recapitalization Holdings LLC and the stockholders signatory thereto.



(d)(3)   Rights Agreement, dated as of September 14, 1998, by and between PETCO
         Animal Supplies, Inc. and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company,
         as rights agent (incorporated by reference to PETCO's Report on Form
         8-K filed September 22, 1998).



d(4)     Amendment,  dated as of May 17, 2000, to the Rights Agreement, dated as
         of September 14, 1998, by and between PETCO Animal  Supplies,  Inc. and
         American   Stock   Transfer   and  Trust   Company,   as  rights  agent
         (incorporated  by reference to PETCO's Report on Form 8-K filed May 19,
         2000).


(f)      Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (incorporated
         herein by reference to Appendix C of the proxy statement).

(g)      Not applicable.


*Previously filed as an exhibit to the Schedule 13E-3 filed by PETCO on June 20,
2000, and incorporated by reference herein.



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