Fins, Furs & Feathers Awarded in Inc. 500|5000 2011 List of Fastest Growing Businesses

Each year, Inc. recognizes the fastest growing businesses in America out of the nearly 7 million privately owned companies. Such recognizable names as Zappos.com and Microsoft have graced the list, and now Fins, Furs & Feathers, Inc. ranks number 4,811.

“We always are trying to expand our product line in order to offer the widest selection of quality products to our customers,” said Mike Giove, chief operating officer for Fins, Furs & Feathers, Inc. “Both MarineDepot.com and PetStore.com show our commitment to the animals that mean so much to us and our customers.”

Boasting one of the most active forums for pet owners online, the pet supplies company aims to be a source for education, information and quality products. New topics are routinely added to the forums, and every one of the dog, cat and aquarium supplies are thoroughly reviewed on its prospective site to ensure customer satisfaction.

“We’ve had such a great year for growth, as you can see by our ranking by Inc.,” said Giove. “To me, this shows that we’re doing something right. Our customers often refer us to others, and word of mouth is some of the best publicity about our offerings. We appreciate all of our customers, and we will continue to do all that we can to ensure their satisfaction.”

About Fins, Furs & Feathers, Inc.

Fins, Furs & Feathers, Inc. is the parent company of MarineDeptot.com and PetStore.com. MarineDepot.com carries more than 6,000 popular and hard-to-find aquarium supplies and fish tank accessories for saltwater and freshwater aquariums. All of its aquarium pet supplies carry a 60-day money-back guarantee and it offers a price match guarantee on all in-stock aquarium products. PetStore.com prides itself on great prices, wide selection, speed of delivery and superior service. Ninety-seven percent of orders are shipped the same day. Petstore.com has one of the most active online communities of pet owners on the Internet today. For more information, visit http://www.MarineDepot.com or http://www.PetStore.com.

About Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000

Inc., the only major business magazine focused exclusively for CEOs of fast-growing, private companies, delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. The Inc. 500|5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success.