The PAWS Pet Company and IntelliCell BioSciences to Bring Regenerative Cell Therapy to Animals

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - August 30, 2011) - The PAWS Pet Company, Inc. (OTCQB: PAWS) (PINKSHEETS: PAWS) or "the Company," the innovative pet services company, today announced it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with IntelliCell BioSciences, Inc., "IntelliCell" (PINKSHEETS: SVFC), a leader in regenerative medicine and the manufacturing of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) containing adipose derived adult stem cells. Per the terms of the agreement, The PAWS Pet Company is to exclusively market and sell IntelliCell's SVF solution in the veterinary market.

According to Hoovers, the U.S. veterinary services industry has annual revenues estimated at $25 billion.

"This is an important step in the development of the Company," said Dan Wiesel, Chairman and CEO of The PAWS Pet Company. "This exclusive world-wide license extends our service offering beyond the pet transportation marketplace, into the fast growing market for regenerative medicine for animals. Through our trusted position with both Pet Parents and Veterinarians, we will introduce a technology that we believe will improve the wellbeing of pets."

Dr. Steven Victor, Chairman and CEO of IntelliCell, added, "We are pleased to be working with The PAWS Pet Company in bringing our leading SVF solution to the treatment of animals. The benefits of SVF in providing stem cell counts and viability checks for each specimen processed, as well as enhanced quality and quantity of the stem cells produced, will now be available to pets."

Dr. Jeff Werber, Director of Veterinary Services with The PAWS Pet Company, commented, "SVF is a proven treatment for a number of conditions including osteoarthritis, tendon repair, ligament injuries and other traumatic and degenerative diseases. The higher cell count from a smaller tissue sample means that Pets have a faster road to recovery with SVF compared to legacy enzyme-based stem cell treatments."

About The PAWS Pet Company

The PAWS Pet Company, Inc. provides innovative pet services. Its wholly owned subsidiary Pet Airways is the only airline specifically designed for the safe and comfortable transportation of pets. Pet Airways' Pawsengers™ travel in the specially equipped main cabin of its planes -- where pets are continuously monitored by an In-Flight Pet Attendant and the climate is controlled for maximum pet comfort. With Pet Airways, pet parents can be assured their pets will be treated with tender, loving care by pet professionals throughout the journey. The airline launched flight operations in 2009 and currently serves coast-to-coast destinations across the United States, including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Omaha, Chicago, Baltimore, New York, Atlanta and Ft. Lauderdale. The company has also announced its upcoming expansion to Orlando, Dallas, Austin, Houston and St. Louis.

For more information on The PAWS Pet Company go to www.thepawspetcompany.com

About IntelliCell Biosciences, Inc.

IntelliCell is a pioneering regenerative medicine company focused on the expanding regenerative medical markets using stromal vascular fraction derived from adult adipose tissue. IntelliCell intends to initially focus on setting up tissue processing centers throughout the United States with managing partners. The centers will receive and employ the IntelliCell™ process to the adipose stromal vascular fraction harvested by physicians in their own offices, and then return the IntelliCells™ to the physicians the same day labeled "autologous homologous." IntelliCell has already established processing centers in New York City, Philadelphia, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and New Orleans, and has entered into a licensing agreement for a center in Palm Beach. In the future, IntelliCell intends to pursue expansion to secondary markets and beyond the U.S. through a combination of company-owned and licensed clinical facilities. For additional information, visit http://www.intellicellbiosciences.com or call 212 249 3050.

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