FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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The Silverhills Group LLC
302F Toyon Avenue
Suite 209
San Jose, CA, 95127

TAGGLES® RECEIVES US PATENT # 6,735,894

San Jose, CA, July 1, 2004 - The Silverhills Group LLC is pleased to announce that it has been granted United States Patent # 6,735,894 for it's unique pet tag cover -- Taggles®

"We are pleased that the United States Patent Office has recognized what we believed when we created Taggles® -- that it is a truly unique and effective product." says Debra Young, Silverhills Group Co-President.

Steve Crusenberry, Silverhills Group Strategic Advisor, adds, "This is a great validation of our design."

"Having the patent granted helps us solidify our position in the market as one of the most sought-after pet accessories," says Tilak Dissanayake, Silverhills Group Co-President.

Taggles® pet tag covers are available in a growing number of specialty pet stores in the United States, and are available online at www.taggles.com.

For more information about The Silverhills Group, LLC, visit the website at www.silverhillsgroup.com.