CURRENTNews
‘Uber Owners’ Drive the Pet Market
A growing share of the $47 billion pet market is shifting to “uber owners” who make big money and spare no expense for the “functional pampering” of their pets, according to a report by Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com (New York)...  Hagen Sets New Minimum Advertised Prices Policy
To help end “unfair price disparities” between pet and pond retailers and Internet discounters, Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. (Mansfield, Mass.) in September announced a new Minimum Advertised Price policy that forbids retailers to advertise the company’s pet and pond products at prices lower than those published on its M.A.P. list... Petland Recognizes Top Franchise Operators and Employees
Petland Inc. (Chillicothe, Ohio) honored its best franchise operators and employees during its 40th anniversary trade show, held Aug. 4-7 at Walt Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort near Orlando, Fla. Winners included:... Mars Recalls Dog Food Contaminated With Salmonella
Mars Petcare US Inc. (Franklin, Tenn.) in August recalled two dry dog foods after tests by the Food and Drug Administration confirmed the presence of Salmonella in finished product... CDC Seeks Stronger Regulation of Animals Imported for Commercial Pet Trade
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta) is drafting new animal importation regulations designed to prevent the introduction of zoonotic diseases into the United States.... New York May Apply Petting Zoo Regulations to Pet Stores
Broadly written legislation introduced in New York requiring operators of petting zoos and other public establishments that feature animals to maintain hand-cleaning stations could lump retailers into that group, according to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (Washington)... New York Considers Groomer Licensing
Legislation under consideration in New York would require pet groomers to obtain a state license and also would regulate certain pet-grooming practices... Fish & Wildlife Service Announces Major Changes to CITES Treaty
The first major update of regulations that implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora since 1977 took effect in September... AKC Considers Program for Mixed-Breed Dogs
In a recent survey by the American Kennel Club (New York) of its members, 65 percent agreed AKC breed clubs should have the option to offer classes for mixed-breed dogs at obedience, rally, tracking and agility trials. The survey was conducted to gauge members’ attitudes toward creating a mixed-breed listing service and allowing mixed breeds to compete in AKC events... Pet Fashion Week NY Draws More Than 2,500
The second annual Pet Fashion Week New York attracted a crowd of more than 2,500 attendees to see high-end pet fashions and lifestyle products combined with runway shows, design awards, educational symposiums and more Aug. 18-19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York...
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