American Pet Products Assn.
Join our leading trade association, a connected and informed community of pet leaders and enthusiasts.
Facebook
Facebook
X
X
Instagram
Instagram
Threads
Threads
LinkedIn
LinkedIn
YouTube
YouTube
Email
Email
ð AmericanPetProducts.org
ð AmericanPetProducts.org
Welcome to American Pet Products Association (APPA) â Your community for pet industry insights, networking and events, and pet business resources.
ð£ Free Preview - Bird, Small Animal, & Horse Report
ð£ Free Preview - Bird, Small Animal, & Horse Report
News & Updates
Register â APPA Breaking Office Hours
Register â APPA Breaking Office Hours
Join APPA for a special Breaking Office Hours session with our trade team experts following the U.S. Supreme Courtâs ruling that global tariffs imposed under the Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. This is a developing issue, so during this live session, we will cover the latest updates on: ⢠What the ruling means for currently imposed IEEPA tariffs ⢠Potential refund strategies for duties already paid ⢠How the Administration may respond, including the possible use of Section 232 (Trade Expansion Act) or Section 301 (Trade Act of 1974) or Section 201 (Safeguards Measures) ⢠What businesses should be doing right now to protect their interests APPA will also provide updates as we hear more from the Trump Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Court of International Trade. Bring your questions, this is a critical moment for importers, manufacturers, and the broader pet industry.
APPA 2025 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report
APPA 2025 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report
Gain access to APPA reports including comprehensive pet industry statistics, market trends, and consumer insights from the National Pet Owners Survey.
APPA's 7 Segments of Pet Ownership
APPA's 7 Segments of Pet Ownership
APPA 2025 Fish & Reptile Report
APPA 2025 Fish & Reptile Report
Membership
Join APPA â Membership
Join APPA â Membership
Join APPA today for exclusive benefits, industry networking & valuable business resources in the pet product sector with the leading industry association.
Join APPA â Service Provider Membership
Join APPA â Service Provider Membership
Pet industry suppliers can join the APPA community. Now welcoming providers of business services like marketing, sales, legal, financing, PR & more!
Pet Ownership Data & Insights
APPA's Seven Pet Owner Segments
APPA's Seven Pet Owner Segments
APPA Pet Owner Segmentation Guide
APPA Pet Owner Segmentation Guide
APPA 2025 Dog & Cat Report
APPA 2025 Dog & Cat Report
Gain access to APPA reports including comprehensive pet industry statistics, market trends, and consumer insights from the National Pet Owners Survey.
APPA Data Platform
APPA Data Platform
Subscribe & Save on APPA's 2024 Insights Reports
Subscribe & Save on APPA's 2024 Insights Reports
previous
next
2025 Webinars
WATCH â Exhibitor Web-Briefing
WATCH â Exhibitor Web-Briefing
WATCH â End of Year Sales Webinar
WATCH â End of Year Sales Webinar
Join expert Scott Benedict to learn strategies for forecasting, promotions, and attracting last-minute shoppers. Gain insights to excel in Q4 and beyond.
WATCH â Sustainability in the Pet Industry 2025
WATCH â Sustainability in the Pet Industry 2025
WATCH â State of The Industry 2025
WATCH â State of The Industry 2025
WATCH â Unpacking Tariffs
WATCH â Unpacking Tariffs
WATCH â Pet Food Regulation 2025
WATCH â Pet Food Regulation 2025
previous
next
Thought Leadership
Trade & Tariff Update #17 - Wait Continues for Supreme Court Decision, Political Challenges to Tariff Policy and More
Trade & Tariff Update #17 - Wait Continues for Supreme Court Decision, Political Challenges to Tariff Policy and More
Most recent trade announcements as of 2/10/26
IEEPA Tariffs: A Possible Roadmap for APPA Members as the Clock Ticks Down
IEEPA Tariffs: A Possible Roadmap for APPA Members as the Clock Ticks Down
The liquidation clock is running, and APPA members need to decide now, how they want to position themselves for potential refunds.
Manufacturing in the Pet Industry: Challenges and Opportunities in a Shifting Trade Climate
Manufacturing in the Pet Industry: Challenges and Opportunities in a Shifting Trade Climate
Despite trade volatility, there are real opportunities for pet product manufacturers, suppliers, and brand owners who approach this moment with a data-driven lens.
Costcoâs Tariff Refund Lawsuit: What It Signals for APPA Members
Costcoâs Tariff Refund Lawsuit: What It Signals for APPA Members
Tariffs, Trade Policy and Your Pet Business: 3 Big Takeaways from APPAâs December Update
Tariffs, Trade Policy and Your Pet Business: 3 Big Takeaways from APPAâs December Update
Preparing for the Proposed Filled Can Tariffs
Preparing for the Proposed Filled Can Tariffs
previous
next
Research & Insights Blog
Research Shows: Why Bird Ownership Is the Pet Industryâs Most Overlooked High-Engagement Category
Research Shows: Why Bird Ownership Is the Pet Industryâs Most Overlooked High-Engagement Category
Bird ownership is a high-engagement, trust-driven category. Learn how manufacturers and retailers can unlock growth through education, specialty retail, and premium behavior.
New Demand for Custom Aquariums & Enriched Environments: What Todayâs Fish & Reptile Owners Want Most
New Demand for Custom Aquariums & Enriched Environments: What Todayâs Fish & Reptile Owners Want Most
Custom tanks, advanced lighting, and enriched reptile habitats are shaping the modern pet home. Discover how brands and retailers can innovate to meet rising demand.
The Boom in Pet Wellness: How Supplements Are Reshaping the Market
The Boom in Pet Wellness: How Supplements Are Reshaping the Market
Supplements are becoming essential to modern pet wellness. Discover how manufacturers and retailers can innovate to meet rising demand for mobility, digestion, and daily wellness solutions.
How Emotional Bonds with Fish & Reptiles Drive Business Opportunities
How Emotional Bonds with Fish & Reptiles Drive Business Opportunities
Research Insights on Premium & Functional Pet Foods
Research Insights on Premium & Functional Pet Foods
Research Shows: Gen Z Fuels Reptile Growth While Millennials Lead Fishkeeping
Research Shows: Gen Z Fuels Reptile Growth While Millennials Lead Fishkeeping
Dogs as Lifestyle Companions: What This Means for Brands & Retailers
Dogs as Lifestyle Companions: What This Means for Brands & Retailers
Scaling Up: Bigger Tanks, Snake Comebacks, and Data Insights
Scaling Up: Bigger Tanks, Snake Comebacks, and Data Insights
The Year of the Cat Has Arrived
The Year of the Cat Has Arrived
previous
next
APPA Gives Back
Ongoing Projects Paving the Way for Market Growth!
Ongoing Projects Paving the Way for Market Growth!
APPA continues to invest in projects nationwide that remove housing barriers and ensure a stable, growing customer base for the pet industry.
Translating Pet-Inclusive Housing Policy Wins into Industry Growth
Translating Pet-Inclusive Housing Policy Wins into Industry Growth
Your membership plays a crucial role in uniting the pet community through advocacy, particularly in Pet Friendly Housing.
Pets and Mental Health Resource Center
Pets and Mental Health Resource Center
Pet Giving Network
Pet Giving Network
In Our Feed
View on mobile
Explore other Linktrees
Heather Traska
@heathertraska
Ken Eurich
@keneurich
mickygordon
@mickygordon
briansetzer
@briansetzer
Skylar Sorkin
@skylarsorkin
Julian Sewell
@juliansewell
adammgrant
@adammgrant
Melissa Becraft
@melissabecraft
paulsn
@paulsn
Tara Davis Hall
@taradaviswoodhall
previous
next
Discover more
See all
@spikezone
@devinfitofficial
@annemarieto
@lawrenceatl
@Hadzilla
@fabexpat
@freshlycutinc
@butterfly_americas
@greenindustryevents
@RawaeHome
@lexlashco
@maintenancehiveDemetri
@italiaemergenza
@bolarooisforthechildren
@lullababy.uk
@Winniewonderkitty
@christmasdecoratorssurrey
@rightseatrwanda
@MichellesLinkLounge
@snarkyco
@migzboss
@persona__ie
@g_supremacenter
@drdianearnaout
@bookishcrickhowell
@carolineclaire
@thecharbarmemphis
@pokemonexplorer
@Heather005
@nicoleisthisme
@EXPLICADORES
@simonefanzecco
@a.kickingwoman85
@airtreeinvestorsummit
@formysis
@BootCampChallenge
@casa.club
@sublimeendings
@Frogland
@josiekimball
@shopjamesdell
@coinsnmore
@i_am_lawesome
@moorehouseapartments
@Uroshnou