Press Releases: Article Detail
June 7, 2018
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Julie Rowe
The Impetus Agency
775-322-4022
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APPA Encourages Proactiveness for National Pet Preparedness Month
- June’s month-long pet observance encourages pet owners to be prepared in case of an emergency -
(Stamford, CT) – In observance of National Pet Preparedness Month, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is pleased to share tips and products from its members to help pet owners be ready and keep their pets safe in the event of an emergency. According to a study from Fritz Institute, 44 percent of non-evacuees during Hurricane Katrina did not want to evcacuate due solely to their pets.
Whether it be hurricanes, forest fires, mud slides, or another natural disaster, APPA encourages pet owners to be thinking about what quick evacuation with their pets might look like. Because pets are part of our family, preparedness is key. Take a look at some of the recommendations below:
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For more information, product samples, images or interview opportunities, please contact Liz Thomas at 775-322-4022 or Liz@theimpetusagency.com.
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The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPA membership includes more than 1,200 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPA's mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. APPA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following initiatives: Pets Add Life (PAL), the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), The Pet Leadership Council (PLC), the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Bird Enjoyment and Advantage Koalition (BEAK), and the Pet Care Trust. Visit www.americanpetproducts.org for more information.