Learn more about how your business can adapt to a socially distant world, which businesses are joining the fight against COVID-19, and much more in this week’s pet industry update.
4 Things Pet Retailers Must Do to Adapt
Animal Supply Company – April 9, 2020
The survival and success of your business depend on your ability to adapt. Here are a few tips that can help you adjust to a socially distant world.
Dogs Might Be Able to Sniff Out COVID-19, Scientists Say
MNN.com – April 12, 2020
Researchers believe that dogs could supplement ongoing testing by screening for the virus accurately and rapidly, potentially triaging up to 250 people per hour.
NYC Veterinarians Lend Their Ventilators for Human Use as City Fights COVID-19 Pandemic
Pets+ Magazine – April 6, 2020
Some veterinary hospitals in New York City are lending their human-grade ventilators for human use.
Schedule of Upcoming COVID-19 Webinars
Pets+ Magazine – April 8, 2020
Learn how you can manage your pet business through the coronavirus.
High Demand for Small Business Loans Prompts Request for More Funding
Pet Product News – April 8, 2020
Legislators are seeking more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) following high demand from businesses seeking support.
PIJAC Provides Pet Retailers with Much Needed Info and Resources
Pet Product News – April 7, 2020
PIJAC has stepped up to offer guidance and pull together various pet industry players to form a unified force to address some of the most urgent concerns to arise during this crisis.
Vital Essentials Parent Company Helps in the Fight Against COVID-19
Carnivore Meat Company – April 8, 2020
Animal Supply Brand Partner Vital Essentials recently donated the use of their UV sterilization machine. Through the process, a single face mask can be disinfected and sanitized up to five times, which could yield 1.4 million clean masks per week.
Animal Wellness Foundation Creates Coronavirus-Related Emergency Fund Program
Pet Product News – April 7, 2020
The Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF) has created an Emergency Pet and Pet Owner Relief Fund to help keep animals in the home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
APPA Community Town Hall Brings Insight into Operating During COVID-19
American Pet Products Association – April 9, 2020
Listen to an interactive discussion about how pet businesses are protecting the health and safety of employees while sustaining operations during the crisis.
During uncertain times, one thing remains constant: Animal Supply is here to support you and your business. Together, we can help keep pets and our communities happy, healthy and safe.
