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Animal shelters had a strong 2020. Then came the affordable housing crisis.

by Jordan Mangi
May 14, 2024
Rescues and shelters are taking “proactive” action to keep pets that have a home in their home.
Dogs receive vaccines at a clinic hosted by the Wisconsin Humane Society. Free and low-cost vet clinics are one way animal rescues are helping with the rising cost of owning pets.
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It started with a web search and a love for animals. Now, she's been in the pet business for over a decade.

by Sofia Terenzio
Apr 3, 2024
Judy Nunez, owner of Tails on Trails in Jersey City, New Jersey, says dog walking made her feel "like a functioning person."
"How can you have a bad day when you're walking a dog?" said Judy Nunez, owner of Tails on Trails.
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This banker-turned-dog-groomer travels nationwide to help pet parents

by Anais Amin
Mar 28, 2022
Brian Taylor wants to travel to all 50 states and groom more than 10,000 dogs.
"My ultimate goal is to do all 50 states and groom over 10,000 dogs," said Brian Taylor. Above, he holds a Maltese.
Courtesy Taylor
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Walmart unleashes new pet offerings

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Nov 16, 2020
Can the mega-retailer compete with specialty stores in the nearly $100 billion pet sector?
A newly adopted pup gets a belly rub in Escondido, California. More Americans have acquired pets during the pandemic.
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The "communicate-better-with-your-pet" sector is having a moment

by Cerise Castle
Oct 13, 2020
One company turned a speech pathologist's tool into a product for pet owners.
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Pet food makers look to tap the alternative meat market

by Lukas Southard
Feb 25, 2020
From synthetic mouse meat to crickets, pet food makers want to capitalize on the trend.
Cans of dog food are seen on the shelf at a grocery store April 12, 2007 in San Francisco, California.
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Investors look to profit as Americans spend more on pampering their pets

by Kimberly Adams
Jun 13, 2019
The market for pet supplies is growing at about 5% per year.
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Walmart wants your pets to be customers

by Erika Beras
May 7, 2019
The retailer probably already has your business.
Veterinary employees prepare a dog for surgery.
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Why people food companies are buying pet food companies

by Peggy Lowe
May 2, 2019
General Mills last year bought Blue Buffalo Pet Products for $8 billion.
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California pet stores can only sell rescue cats, dogs and rabbits

by Caleigh Wells
Jan 9, 2019
A new law aims to help the state's overcrowded animal shelters.
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