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Pet retailers can receive a sample bag for this purpose by contacting their Oxbow representative, Stock said, noting that small animal bedding remains a key item for small animal owners as cited in the most recent APPA National Pet Owners Survey.

Willinger was one of the founding members of APPA (then APPMA).

Here's a look at products manufactured by APPA members designed to help guinea pigs live a happy, healthy life:

Thursday, March 5, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM New Products Showcase Awards Presentation Located on the Show Floor by New Products Showcase See which innovative new products retail buyers voted for as Best in Show across nine categories at this awards ceremony, hosted by APPA President Bob Vetere.

We would be happy to supply you with product samples, photos, and an interview with APPA President, Bob Vetere on gift trends or any other information.

We are proud to announce that lifestyle designer Kathy Ireland, of kathy ireland Worldwide, will be speaking at the third - annual APPA Professional Women's Network Breakfast on Friday, March 14.

Thursday, March 5, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Global Pet Expo Industry Breakfast and Retailer Excellence Awards Ceremony Located in the Valencia Ballroom, Level Four At the annual Industry Breakfast, attendees will get insightful industry updates from APPA President Bob Vetere and PIDA President Steve King.

According to the latest APPA survey, 33 percent of dogs are acquired either through purchase at a pet store or directly from a breeder.

Below are some recommendations from APPA members for the more than one third of the population looking to help their cats live their happiest and heathiest lives.

«This new organization will provide a forum for a broader spectrum of senior - level industry leaders to participate in discussing and addressing all aspects of the industry to protect its greater good and ensure its success as a whole,» said APPA board chairman Jim Heim.

«I am thrilled to be working closer with Bob and the entire APPA board to make a difference in the industry and continue to drive the successes we've achieved to date,» said Fick.

Click here for more information on APPA membership.

Vetere has been at the helm of APPA for 14 years, where he has played an integral role in expanding the association's offerings and growing membership from 668 in 2002 to more than 1,200 today.

On behalf of PETsMART, I'd like to thank our friends at APPA for honoring us with the Gold Standard Award.»

The increase in the international presence in APPA membership and at Global Pet Expo is also a testament to the strength of emerging pet markets, which are now vibrant enough to expand their territories, and to the steadfast growth of markets already solidly established.

APPA provides educational opportunities that focus on legal and regulatory compliance at its annual trade show, the Global Pet Expo, that is jointly presented with the Pet Industry Distributors Association, and through a series of on - going Web seminars.

Holding an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a law degree from Seton Hall University, Vetere joined APPA with a wealth of both business and trade association experience.

Does APPA offer similar assistance to American companies that want to expand into international markets?

APPA also provides a comprehensive Products & the Law Library online, which includes summaries of current bills and proposed regulations.

Currently, over 20 percent of APPA membership represents 35 counties from outside the U.S..

Border Wars, a Border Collie manifesto states that new data released from ASPCA, HSUS and APPA shows that of the total population 78 % of pet dogs are spayed or neutered and only 22 % of pet dogs are intact.

APPA Releases Updated Report Detailing Pet Ownership Among Generations to Identify Trends, Changes and New Opportunities

In their 2017 - 2018 National Pet Owners Survey, APPA found that 10 % of dog owners and 5 % of cat owners had health insurance for their pets.

«Brandon McMillan is an outstanding example of the type of individual this award was meant to honor,» said APPA Executive Vice President and COO Andy Darmohraj.

Every other year, APPA publishes the National Pet Owners Survey.

«He has a nice mix of industry and association experience that allows him to guide APPA in doing what is best for the industry.

HABRI Gaining Momentum Since APPA joined with Petco and Pfizer Animal Health in early 2011 to form the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation (HABRI), we have been very fortunate to add 15 other companies and associations to the effort.

When pulled together, APPA data shows total pet spending increased to $ 43.2 billion in 2008, or 4.8 percent over 2007.

Fidenzio - Alicea will represent APPA members and pet industry positions on developing issues and will lead common reaction and outreach efforts to the public on animal law issues.

PIDA's president Steve King announced the collaboration with APPA during the 2015 PIDA Management Conference & 47th Annual Meeting in Bontia Springs, Fla..

- APPA announces products and warm weather safety tips to make the great outdoors more comfortable and enjoyable for pets and their owners.

For information on all of the programs APPA offers its members, click here.

A noticeable increase in pet food spending of 22.6 percent in 2016 is primarily due to APPA accounting for new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (US BLS), which indicated previous spending figures released may have been too conservative.

Free Range Dog Chews thoroughly tests all of its treats for 40 different types of bacteria by an independent, third - party U.S. laboratory that uses APPA and FDA approved methodology; results are available on the company's website.

APPA International Livestock Membership is open to livestock suppliers who breed / sell domesticated companion animals in the following categories: dog, cat, fish, bird, small animal, reptile and equine.

APPA Market Access Seminar: Global Trends and Developments in the Pet Care Market Thursday, March 22, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Presented by: Jared Koerten, Lead Research Analyst, Pet Care, Euromonitor International Price: Free Admission Room # W204C

No matter the economic climate pets remain a top household priority,» said Andrew Darmohraj, APPA senior vice president.

The NRECA and APPA parties also ask that rules regarding energy storage located on the distribution network or behind a retail meter should not go into effect until after the pending rule (RM18 -9-000) on aggregate DERs is finalized.

The organizations APPA supports include: the Human - Animal Bond Research Initiative, Pets Add Life, Pet Care Trust, Pet Leadership Council & the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.

«The opportunity to expand this meeting with more APPA members will inject new life into the event.»

Thursday, March 22, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Presented by: Fran Berger & Julie Springer, APPA Research Analysts Price: Free Admission Room # W204C