Sentences with phrase «responsible pet industry»

Time to Make Our Case Across the country, hundreds of pet retailers, breeders, groomers, veterinarians and others are facing increased pressure that, if left unchecked, could severely harm the responsible pet industry and the millions of Americans who want a companion animal in their home.

The responsible pet industry has commissioned two studies in the last 18 months that show how our industry is good for pets and people.

In the presentation announcing these findings, PLC president Bob Vetere, Dr. Clower and I discussed the implications of the study and how the responsible pet industry can use it to explain our value — literally — across the country.

Dr. Clower and his team found that the responsible pet industry's total effect on the American economy amounted to $ 221 billion in 2015, generating almost $ 23 billion in taxes at the federal, state and local levels.

The responsible pet industry provided or supported 1.3 million jobs nationwide in 2015, with an industry - wide average salary of more than $ 46,000 per worker.

All across the country, the responsible pet industry is showing the power of pets.

This creates an opportunity and a challenge for those of us in the responsible pet industry.

This means the responsible pet industry is absolutely critical to fulfill the growing demand among Americans for their four - legged friends.

For the responsible pet industry, this is especially true as regulations, bills and ordinances crop up in jurisdictions across the country.

The responsible pet industry includes retailers, distributors and breeders who are self - regulated and federally overseen as they partner to take care of pets by providing them high - quality care.

Create Your Own Coalition Again, as the national legislative and regulatory voice for the responsible pet industry, PIJAC is ready and willing to assist in any way that we can.

In an effort to keep the industry abreast of recent and upcoming changes in legislation and regulations, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council — an organization that represents and advocates for the responsible pet industry, including but not limited to pet specialty retailers, companion animal suppliers, manufacturers, wholesale distributors and pet hobbyists — offers Pet Product News readers an update on current affairs.

Mike Bober is President of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), which is the legislative and advocacy voice of the responsible pet industry.

Mike Bober is President and CEO of the Pet Industry Advisory Council (PIJAC), where he advocates for the responsible pet industry and to improve the human - animal relationship.

Mike Bober is the president and CEO of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), a trade association representing the responsible pet industry.

More recently, a study pinpointed 1.3 million jobs created or supported by the responsible pet industry.

In addition to highlighting members who support pets, Pet Night opened the doors to further conversations with lawmakers on behalf of the responsible pet industry.

PIJAC President and CEO Mike Bober appeared on a prominent New Jersey radio show to discuss how the responsible pet industry is being targeted by a Democratic state Senator running for governor.

Pet Age's «Women of Influence» list honoring the top 25 most influential women in the responsible pet industry has been officially released — including Laura «Peach» Ried, the first female Chair of PIJAC's (the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council) Board of Directors.

Throughout 2017, PIJAC has made a concerted effort to providing the responsible pet industry's values and perspectives with relevant media.

Last Thursday, «Fox and Friends» celebrated National Puppy Day by discussing some of the responsible pet industry's best practices and the differences between unethical breeders and those in the responsible pet industry.

«We are committed to continuing efforts to promote and advance the responsible pet industry.»

For years, the responsible pet industry has been engaging, often pro-actively, with lawmakers to help them understand what ethical retailers and breeders do for pets and pet owners.

To facilitate greater understanding between the USDA and the responsible pet industry, PIJAC will moderate a wide - ranging discussion with Deputy Administrator Juarez.

The next Pet Night on Capitol Hill won't take place until October 4, 2017, but the responsible pet industry can take action now to make sure millions of Americans aren't cut off from the benefits of having a companion animal.

Many of the responsible pet industry's members are familiar with PIJAC's zoonotic prevention tools.

For those of us in the responsible pet industry, who care for animals on a daily basis and provide the food, products and services that allow pet owners to do the same, there are few things more heartbreaking or infuriating than animal abuse.

«When you consider that it's estimated as many as 20 million dogs were euthanized a year in the 1970's, it's truly astounding to see how effective the efforts of shelters and the responsible pet industry have proven,» said Bob Vetere, PLC chairman.

In approaching the issue this way, Tennessee has created an environment in which the responsible pet industry can be partners in implementation.

Let's make 2016 the year in which each member of the responsible pet industry takes a step toward greater involvement in shaping the way we interact with all levels of government.

«As chairman, one goal is to get more people in the pet business actively engaged in protecting and promoting our responsible pet industry,» says Reid.

Because we care for animals on a daily basis, we in the responsible pet industry are in an excellent position to assist law enforcement in educating the general public about the proper care for their companion animals.

The reality, however, is that there are few permanent victories or losses for the responsible pet industry.

As the responsible pet industry's legislative and advocacy voice, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) regularly engages with policymakers to shape and influence laws and regulations that impact the pet industry.

«When you consider that it's estimated as many as 20 million dogs were euthanized a year in the 1970's, it's truly astounding to see how effective the efforts of shelters and the responsible pet industry have proven,» said Bob Vetere, PLC Chairman.