9/4/2012 Pet Industry: Products‚ Services‚ and Careers Mariana C. Rossoni Serão‚ PhD Postdoctoral Research Associate Companion Animal Nutrition September 4‚ 2012 2011-2012 Pet Owners Survey (APPMA) • 63% of U.S. households have at least one pet ▫ ~72.9 million homes ▫ ~4 out of 10 pet-owning households are multiple pet owners ▫ In 1988‚ the first year the survey was conducted‚ 56% of U.S. households owned a pet as compared to 62% in 2008 U.S. Pet Ownership (2011) Animal Dog Cat Fish
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A pet peeve. Everyone has one‚ a pet peeve is something that a person can find frustrating‚ aggravating‚ or just maddening. There a lot of things that I could classify as a pet peeve. I find nothing more aggravating than a bicyclist on a high traffic road. They have no need to be there‚ they are not only putting themselves in harms way but other people too‚ and they have no respect for the rules of the road. First of all‚ I live in an area of Colorado with some of the most dangerous roads around
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Mars Inc. 1 - COMPANY BACKGROUND Mars‚ Incorporated (Mars or “the company”) is a privately-held company‚ primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of confectionary products‚ pet food products‚ drinks and staple foods. The company operates in about 68 countries worldwide. It is headquartered in McLean‚ Virginia and employs about 65‚000 people. The company’s net sales are estimated to be around $30‚000 million. Mars is a private company and has not released its annual report. Therefore‚ its
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effects of having a pet are endless. As a pet owner knows‚ sharing his or her life with a little furry four-legged companion can be a curse and a blessing. There are several effects of owning a pet‚ including having the knowledge to care about a different living creature‚ dealing with the passing of a pet‚ and knowledge about loyalty‚ protection‚ and friendship. Owning a pet is one of the most incredible and valuable things a person can do in his or her lifetime. People own pets for many reasons‚ but
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Pet Insurance in West Virginia West Virginia is an excellent state to raise pets in‚ whether they are indoor or outdoor ones. The weather conditions do vary‚ as summers can be hot and winters can be downright snowy and frosty‚ so it is important to choose a pet that you know you can care for no matter what the conditions. West Virginia also offers vast amounts of farmland for men and women who wish to raise outdoor farm animals‚ such as sheep‚ pigs‚ cows‚ horses‚ chicken and turkeys. Many also own
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Pet Peeve Speech Guidelines Assignment: What really bugs you? Things happen everyday that annoy us‚ but what really gets under your skin? …the way people suddenly stop without warning when walking in front of you? …the way your aunt leaves her windshield wipers on even after the rain has stopped? …the way your mother wakes you up with that silly little song in the morning? Whatever it is‚ we want to hear about it. Describe your biggest pet peeve in a two-minute (or more) speech. Cautions:
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having pets are: learning to care about another living being‚ learning to deal with the pets passing‚ learning about friendship‚ loyalty‚ and protection. Through my experiences with having dogs and cats‚ I have experienced these effects firsthand. First‚ learning to care about another living being has helped me to build my responsibility as a whole. It has also helped me to realize that I don’t want children of my own‚ for fear of losing them. Learning to deal with the passing of my pets has made
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Exotic Pets COM/156 August 5‚ 2012 Exotic Pets Some families face the difficult decision of whether or not bringing home a pet would be a wise choice‚ and the impact it will make on all the members of the family. Their lives will be changed in many ways for both the pet and the owner‚ so making the right choice of the type of pet is crucial for a positive experience. The most popular selection among families is a dog. The Amercian Pet Product Association (APPA) is a leading not-for-profit
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relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds‚ cats‚ or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion‚ are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. I think being very close to a pet can be both a positive and a negative thing. Health confessionals’ have concluded that having a pet is very healthy for everyone. People who have heart disease or similar health problems are often urged to get a pet because it can lower
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My new pet is a dog. They are so loving‚ caring and a true friend. My little dog‚ Jingle‚ is a living example of what love is all about and he is my little treasure and holds a special place in my heart. Where in this world could you find a friend who is more faithful and pure of heart? I always know that when I get home‚ I have a friend waiting there for me. After a long day‚ it is always nice to be greeted by my trusting friend with the wagging tail. His little eyes seem to sparkle like a diamond
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