Let Your Voice Be Heard in DC
Join the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, the Pet Leadership Council, pet trade manufacturers, distributors and retailers in Washington, DC, on Sept. 18 for the Pet Care Community Fly-In to deliver the message to congressional offices that pets have an extraordinary and positive impact on human health and on the U.S. economy. pijac.org/dcflyin
Video Touts Pets at Work
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute’s video, The Woofice, combines research supporting the benefits of pet-inclusive workplaces with practical tools for offices that want to become pet inclusive, all delivered with an entertaining, lighthearted approach that pays homage to the beloved TV show, The Office. habri.org/the-pet-effect
Impact Unleashed Registration Open
Registration is now open for The Pet Sustainability Coalition’s third annual Impact Unleashed summit Oct. 10-11 in Boulder, CO. Ben & Jerry of ice cream fame will be delivering the keynote. impactunleashed.petsustainability.org
SuperZoo Tweaks 2020 Dates
Pet pros are encouraged to mark their calendars for Aug. 31- Sept. 3 for SuperZoo 2020 — a slight change from dates announced earlier this year. The first day focuses on education, while the show floor opens Sept. 1- 3, 2020, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. superzoo.org
Expo Hosts Boot Camp for Retailers
Pet Connections Expo is introducing a 2½-hour Boot Camp for independent pet retailers. Lynn Switanowski of Creative Business Consulting Group will facilitate a session on driving holiday sales. The session will kick off the second day of the show, which takes place Oct. 15-16 at the NJ Convention & Expo Center from Oct. 15-16. petconexpo.com/retailer-bootcamp
40th Annual Cat Show Returns to Las Vegas
The International Cat Association’s 40th annual show and awards ceremony, Viva Las Vegas II, is returning to Las Vegas this summer from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. About 500 cats, across 70 breeds, will be there to strut their stuff and compete for best cat, best kitten, best neuter and best household pet in show. jazzycats2019.com