Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 1, 2009, Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Stuart Booth, the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, will be transitioning into a new role within the Company effective upon the successful completion of a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

In connection with his resignation as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Booth and the Company entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release of All Claims (the "Separation Agreement"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Mr. Booth will remain in his current position until a new Chief Financial Officer is hired and for a reasonable transition period thereafter as requested by the Company not to exceed sixty (60) days. During the transition period, the Company will continue Mr. Booth's current base salary and Mr. Booth will be eligible for a "transition bonus" of up to $10,000 per month for each full month.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated April 1, 2009. 99.2 Separation Agreement and General Release of All Claims between Stuart W. Booth and Central Garden & Pet Company, dated April 1, 2009.

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