HERE COME THE PETS

#AlphaDogTraining #Dogtrainingsaltlakecity More Pets Becoming Family Members Published by Alpha Dog Training www.alpha-dog-training-slc.com/ (801 (10-1700 Veterinarians reporting increase in demand for service as pet adoptions sky rocket during pandemic According to a new study from the American Pet Products Association, approximately 12.6 million American households got a new pet in 2021. The organization also reported exceeding $100 billion in sales for the first time in the industry’s history. The pet business is booming, and as folks prepare to head back to the office, they’re likely going to need additional help caring for their pets. "There's been so many new puppies, kittens and adult pets that have been adopted," says Patti Christie, Vet. That decreases the amount of appointment slots available." "There's been so many new puppies, kittens and adult pets that have been adopted," says Christie, that decreases the amount of appointment slots available." National Pet Industry Exceeds Over $100 Billion in Sales for First Time in Industry History Pets provide solace during difficult year; pet supplies, food, treats, vet care and products see largest increases with predictions up for 2021-22 STAMFORD, CONN. (March 24, 2021) – The American Pet Products Association (APPA), the leading trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958, today announced the industry has reached over $100 billion in annual sales, the highest level in industry history. The milestone was released in APPA’s 2020 State of the Industry Report during Global Pet Expo Digital Access. “We have reached a critical milestone, generating $103.6 billion in sales,” said Steve King, President and CEO of APPA. “We are bullish for the coming year, projecting growth of 5.8% - well above the historical average of 3 to 4%. This past year presented a host of challenges that resulted in consumers across the country turning to their pets for comfort and companionship. Interestingly, the product trends we are seeing in the pet care community mirror those of consumers – a desire for a healthier lifestyle, increased focus on fitness, turning to supplements for improved well-being, and technology playing a larger role in everyday life.” The State of the Industry Report was revealed at today’s Global Pet Expo Digital Access, the pet industry’s premier event, during the keynote presented by APP The Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) t

rends from the report included: • $22.1 billion was spent on supplies, live animals and OTC meds, a 15.1% increase from 2019. • $42 billion was spent on pet food and treats, a 9.7% increase. • $31.4 billion was spent on vet care and product sales, a 7.2% increase.