Sentences with phrase «by pet store owners»

There is no legal definition of a «puppy mill,» so don't be fooled by pet store owners who show you «papers» or licenses to prove that their dogs are from humane sources.

The company was founded by pet store owners who saw the need for a new age, cutting - edge marketing approach that would attract customers in larger volume and keep them as happy clients for longer times.

Not exact matches

«I know, as a former pet store owner, that if I didn't have animals in my store, a lot of the people who were walking by would have just kept walking by,» he says.

Although it might seem like an impossible task, a pet store can survive and even thrive in today's world by making their store a fantastic experience for both pets and their owners.

First time dog owners are often overwhelmed by the variety of dog food available at a pet store.

Retailers can encourage small animal owners to shop in their store by not only carrying some of these specialty foods, but also educating owners about how the foods can benefit their pets.

Post paper flyers at pet stores, coffee shops and other area businesses and create a virtual «Lost Pet» flyer by posting your animal's photo and description on neighborhood apps, like Finding Rover, Nextdoor, and websites focused on reuniting lost animals and owners.

Dealing with an emergency situation with any animal can be difficult, and stores can truly be a lifesaver to pets and owners by knowing what to do if a bird suddenly becomes ill or is injured.

Until the question is posed by proactive store employees, this thought may never even occur to the pet owner, who subsequently may leave the store without making such a purchase, or buying anything at all.

Although supply stores don't have the experience factor that a store with livestock can offer, they can bring people in by offering special events, classes, services and so on that the pet owner can use and enjoy with their favorite companion.

Grooming shops and retail stores can still increase their bottom line, however, by selling products designed to help pet owners keep their pets smelling good between grooming visits.

Most importantly, the store has created a buzz among Naples» pet owners, who are as likely to stop by to pick up a bag of dog food as they are to visit to see what's new or to cuddle with a cat.

So it's a win - win for the store and the bird owner to keep pet birds active and healthy by using the right accessories in the cage both at home and in the store.

Nothing sells a toy better than a pet owner seeing that toy being played with by the store birds — plus it has the added benefit of keeping the birds in the shop happy.

The cage is already assembled at the store, which means if there are any initial problems, they can be addressed by the store, and the bird owner is getting a well - made and complete home for their pet right away.

Even if a store doesn't get the large initial sale of the cage, they can secure add - on sales and hopefully make that bird owner a regular customer by helping them set up their pet properly.

Given reports like these, there is much reason for pet store owners and operators to be optimistic that holiday shoppers will ultimately prove unfettered by fallout from Election Day.

In order to make a profit, the pet store owner must mark up the puppies by AT LEAST 100 % to make money, and in many cases even more when he considers that some of the pups won't be adopted out and will be sold at a loss.

Lotus Dog Food is made by the owners of Centinela Feed and Pet, a small chain of high quality retail, pet stores in Los Angeles, USA.

It's important that puppy owners prevent their puppy from frequenting high risks areas such as parks, pet stores and areas frequented by stray dogs.

The committee also actively supports the HSUS» Puppy - Friendly Pet Store Initiative, which works with pet store owners to have pet adoptions stations instead of selling pets supplied by puppy mStore Initiative, which works with pet store owners to have pet adoptions stations instead of selling pets supplied by puppy mstore owners to have pet adoptions stations instead of selling pets supplied by puppy mills.

Discriminatory bans against the sale of animals by pet stores are poor public policy, and are harmful to pets and pet owners.

The ugly truth about banning pet sales in retail stores is that would - be pet owners lose the security of knowing that those dogs, cats and rabbits come from an environment controlled and regulated by state law.

A report to the committee said dogs, cats and rabbits bred for pet stores are kept in inhumane conditions, and too many of them end up being abandoned by owners — and end up in shelters.

«By demonstrating a knowledge of the real needs of pet owners through great merchandising of natural treats, retailers create an emotional connection with the pet parents who shop their stores.

Evidence obtained by the San Diego Animal Defense Team showing where Salinas obtained puppies with which he lined his shelves, as well as the animal abuse conviction of pet shop owner, Johnson Le, is indicative that animal safety, health and welfare occupy the same place on pet store owners» list of priorities as that of animal mill operators.

• Total number of nationwide animal shelters 5,000 • Number of companion animals that enter into animal shelters nationwide annually 5 million • Average annual number of companion animals that are euthinized at shelters 3.5 million • Percent of dogs in animals shelters that are euthanized 60 % • Percent of cats in animal shelters that are euthanized 70 % • Percent of cats that are returned to their owners 2 % • Percent of dogs returned to their owners 15 % • Total percentage of dogs claimed to be spayed or neutered 78 % • Total percentage of cats that are claimed to be spayed or neutered 88 % • Total number of animals that end up in a shelter that are spayed or neutered 10 % • Percent of dogs brought to shelters that were adopted by a shelter 20 % • Percent of dogs and cats that are adopted from shelters 25 % • Total number of dogs and cats that are bought at pet stores 6 % • Percentage of people that get their pets free or at low cost 65 % • Cost of taxpayer money annually to round up, house, kill and dispose of homeless animals $ 2 billion • Total percentage of dogs in shelters that are purebred 25 % • Total percentage of U.S. homes who own at least 1 companion animal 63 % • Total number of homes that own at least 1 companion animal 70 million • Tags:

Pet stores owners, such as David Salinas, who had owned and operated multiple pet shops around San Diego County, count on unsuspecting consumers and the impulse - buying public to be overcome by cute, fluffy puppies, kittens and rabbits in their nicely adorned windows to entice them to come in and make a purchase.

In those cases, some of that was because of pet store or backyard breeding, and some was because the dogs were either allowed to become bratty, or they were teased or roughly treated by their owners.

By providing resources and information about participating rescue groups and shelters, the program encourages potential pet owners to adopt their next companion, not purchase from a pet store.

An obvious way to do this is to get a rabbit cage from a pet store however many bunny owners choose to give their rabbits a bit more space by making an enclosure that will allow enough room for them to really stretch and binky about and can also include a litter tray, hay feeder and some toys to enrich the environment so they don't get bored on their own.

We, as pet owners, can help to create a fussy eater by taking advantage of the huge variety among dog foods — different kibble flavors and sizes, different textures and flavors among canned foods, pouches of semi-moist food, and freshly packaged meals in the refrigerator section of the grocery or pet store.

Whenever anyone adopts an animal in these stores, not only is a life saved, but the store benefits by having the new pet owner buy his / her needed supplies right then and there.

Twenty - four more cities have adopted similar laws since last summer, and a federal lawsuit filed against San Diego by the owner of a Grantville pet store was dismissed in February.

Salinas, the pet store owner, reiterated Friday that he's been unfairly attacked by activists who let emotion trump the facts.

But some pet owners are opting for teeth cleanings by non veterinarians at pet stores or groomers instead of a thorough oral examination and cleaning by a veterinarian.

Traditionally a respected brand by pet owners, openly opposed to puppy farming, and never selling puppies & kittens for profit in store (adoptions are different); however surprisingly Pets at Home are actually agreeing with PIF, i.e. they're opposing the ban on puppies and kittens sold in pet shops as well.

Washington, DC — In a federal court ruling handed down today, the Cook County, IL, pet sale ordinance scheduled to take effect October 1 has been delayed pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by several of the affected store owners.

The California State Legislature, seemingly with a well - meaning, but uninformed prejudice against legally operating business owners, are stomping on the Justice's grave as they march toward passing a bill which would ban pet stores from selling puppies bred by inspected and licensed breeders and forcing them to sell dogs with unknown backgrounds, temperament and health histories.

But Ben Ashel, a pet store owner in Agoura Hills, Calif., said the new law might have unintended effects by motivating more consumers to order dogs online or find sneakier ways to acquire the breeds they want.

Activists said traditional pet store owners have the option of shifting their business model by renting storefront space to shelters and adoption agencies while offering pet - related merchandise.

We can not guarantee that product being sold by unauthorized third parties has been properly shipped, handled and stored, which is why we encourage all purchases of our companion animal prescription products to occur through the veterinarian, where pet owners and veterinarians have full support from us.

§ 9 -2-1-3 (A) The ordinance leaves little doubt about the care required for animals by owners, breeders, pet stores, kennels, and grooming parlors.

Unfortunately, we at the Veterinary Center end up treating many pets each year that become ill because of inappropriate care by pet sitters when the owners are away or of exposure to other pets carrying disease at pet stores and boarding facilities.

As a result, pet stores can build customer loyalty by taking the time to properly identify a pet owner's problem and match them with the appropriate product.

During the 10 years I've been working on Pet Business magazine, I've met many successful pet store owners who express a desire to expand on that success by franchising their businesses.

«They have the ability to develop a relationship with the pet and owner, and can provide information and education in - store by offering seminars on key topics, a monthly newsletter, or use social media to build a community of concerned and aware pet owners.»

While ZuPreem doesn't advocate giving bunnies and other small animals as Easter or spring presents, retailers can cater to these new pet owners by creatively displaying small animal products and making them easily accessible in the store.

By focusing on posing the right questions instead of giving advice, pet store owners and managers can help their employees take responsibility for solving their own motivational problems.

Bring owners into the store by spoiling pets and owners at the same time, with food tastings, wine and beer, meet - ups and more.