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From Global Pet Expo and pet owner data to

professional development opportunities,

networking events, and access to the latest

industry trends & innovations, we've got all

your business needs covered.

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APPA MembershipEligibility Requirements for

Membership dues are based on total worldwide sales of pet productsVisit us at AmericanPetProducts.org/Join

for a complete listing of membership dues categories and to access the online application

Manufacturers

Manufacturer Representatives

Applicants must represent pet productmanufacturers

Right Start

1 year associate membership categoryfor start-ups in the U.S.

Livestock

Applicants must breed/sell companionanimals (dogs, cats, fish, birds, small animals)

$350 joining fee + annual dues to activatemembership

Applicants must be a pet product manufacturer,importer, or brand holder

Membership application that includes:

A brochure, website or advertisement

Sales invoice to a retailer, distributor, or

wholesaler*

Matching shipping document

*Domestic manufacturers must show a transactionoriginating from their facility in the U.S. International applications do not have to originate orship to a location in the U.S.

75% of your income must come frommanufacturing, importing, or sourcing petproducts

$1000 joining fee + annual dues toactivate membership

Applicants must provide contact informationfor at least two manufacturers* that they arecurrently representing

*References do not have to be APPA members.

Membership application that includes:

Proof the business is a legal entity in

the U.S.*

Proof the business is actively

engaged in launching a pet product

Pet products must ultimately be for sale toretailers, distributors, or wholesalers

$350 joining fee + dues to activatemembership

*Visit our webpage for more information on acceptableforms of proof for establishing eligibility for the RightStart membership category.

Membership application that includes:

A brochure, website or advertisement

Sales invoice

Matching shipping document

$1000 joining fee + annual dues toactivate membership

All livestock must be intended for sale atthe retail level

Advancing the Pet Industry

Global Pet Expo

APPA National PetOwners Survey

Independent strategic intelligence onsegments of the pet industry &emerging global markets

Market Research

APPA Business Edge

Advice from the experts & yourpeers on navigating the pet retaillandscape

Public Relations Program

Initiatives and services that create agateway between APPA members,the media, & pet owners

Export-Import Solution Center

Expand your international tradeactivities with customized supportfrom experienced professionals

Government &Regulatory Affairs

Assistance identifying & complyingwith U.S. state and federal legislation

APPA Membership

Exhibiting connects APPA memberswith the best opportunity toshowcase new products, learn abouttrends, & share ideas to move the petcare community forward

and your bottom line

Membership provides engagement with petbusiness experts, visibility to your customers,and access to resources to help expand yourbusiness in the global marketplace

Discount Business Services

The industry’s leading source forcomprehensive data on the U.S.market & pet owner demographics

Unleash the Power of

Discount shipping and office suppliesto cut your costs

As the pet product industry'sleading international tradeassociation, membershipwith APPA is an investmentin your company's future

Where the Value is Clearthe decision is easy

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Nicole Mitchell, Directornmitchell@americanpetproducts.org

"APPA gives us access to customers in one spot and datathat would be hard to aggregate without our membership.We appreciate the opportunity to grow with APPA."

Lauren Soto, Mazuri Exotic Pet Nutrition

Membersince 2015

Membersince 2003

"We have been proud APPA members for over 17 years. Ifwe weren't APPA members or at Global Pet Expo, we

would be at a disadvantage in the pet industry.."

Dough & Noah Jakubowski, Pet Gear, Inc.

Membersince 2017

"APPA is a key partner in keeping our company informed andconnected with the pet industry. The business and marketinsights provided through the Business Edge program areinvaluable. We are proud to be APPA members!"Casey Jones, Primo Pup