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Pet Ownership Statistics: Page 29
Pet Food News
New spay and neuter campaign aims to benefit Alaska villages
Unwanted stray dogs are a significant problem in rural Alaska, due in part to the nearest veterinarian being a plane ride away. A spay or neuter appointment most often requires heading into the city, a difficult undertaking. But a Fairbanks nonprofit aims to cut out that plane ride for pet owners and strays by bringing veterinarians to them.
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Pet Ownership Statistics
September is National Guide Dog Month
September is National Guide Dog Month, a celebration of the work of guide dogs in the US.
Pet Food Market
Pet Brazil Project benefits from fish export changes
Brazilian airports receiving large volumes of fish for exports get more agility through a work developed by the Ministry of Fishery and Aquiculture (MPA).
Pet Food News
Pet Food Institute helps fund responsible breeding research
The Pet Food Institute, (PFI), the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and the World Pet Association have announced that they will be providing funding for a research project to be conducted that will develop independent, scientifically validated animal care and welfare standards for the responsible breeding of dogs.
Pet Food News
The Animal Foundation celebrates 'Dog-ust' to promote pet adoptions
Las Vegas-based The Animal Foundation has partnered with Amy Newmark, publisher, editor-in-chief and author of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" titles, to promote dog and cat adoptions during "Dog-ust."
Pet Food News
The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund receives US$40,000 Petco grant
The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund has been awarded a US$40,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to fund treatment grants for dogs and cats fighting cancer. The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding, treating and preventing canine and feline cancer.
Pet Food News
Dogswell launches 'Unleash the Happy' campaign to celebrate brand's 10th birthday
Dogswell has launched its "Unleash the Happy" campaign in celebration of the company's 10th anniversary. The campaign will feature a series of videos highlighting "surprise and delight" moments to tackle everyday problems such as boredom, anxiety and stress.
Pet Food News
New York City launches campaign to promote initiative for domestic violence victims with pets
The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) has unveiled a campaign in support of Urban Resource Institute’s (URI) People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) initiative to shelter domestic violence victims with pets. Throughout May, in recognition of Pet Safety Awareness Month, the campaign will canvass New York City via retail outlets and grassroots distribution, with the goal of raising awareness about the services now available to victims of abuse with pets.
Pet Food News
Hill's Pet Nutrition provides tips to ensure pet's safety in an emergency
In coordination with the season of preparedness, Hill’s Pet Nutrition has shared best practices for pet owners to be ready for any type of an emergency by recommending "Seven Tips to Ensure Your Pet’s Safety in an Emergency."
Pet Food News
Latest AAA PetBook adds pet-friendly restaurant listings
The 16th edition of Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA PetBook includes a new section listing nearly 700 AAA Approved and Diamond Rated restaurants across the US and Canada that welcome pets in outside dining areas. The AAA PetBook provides detailed listings—including pet policies, amenities and fees—for more than 13,000 AAA Approved and Diamond Rated hotels, plus more than 800 pet-friendly campgrounds.
Pet Food Market
APPA unveils national pet market opportunity study at Global Pet Expo
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) announced the official release of its newly expanded APPA National Pet Market Opportunity Study at the 2014 Global Pet Expo. The report focuses on previous pet owners and non-pet owners (individuals who have never owned a pet) and identifies new market opportunities as well as barriers to pet ownership.
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A cause to consider: promoting the benefits of pet ownership
Evidence that owning a pet provides human health benefits continues to mount: A recent study by Rebecca Johnson, an associate professor at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, College of Veterinary Medicine and director of the school's Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, shows that having a pet can lower cortisol, the stress hormone, in aging adults, while increasing oxytocin, prolactin and norepinephrine (hormones related to joy, nurturing and relaxation).
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