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The Charleston Gazette-Mail Harold, an 8-week-old puppy, is held on the shoulder of his new owner, Amanda Bays of Red House, W.V. who was adopting him at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association in Charleston, W.V., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Chris Dorst/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Something good came out of 2020 after all. Sarah Tolley, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association’s community engagement coordinator, said the shelter experienced a 40% increase in adoptions last year. That was powered by a 60% jolt at the end of June that left the shelter down...

Share this article Share this article ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- When most consumers think about natural, eco-friendly, and ethically sourced products in the pet market, pet food is often the first category that comes to mind. However, many pet owners look for these same features in all the products they purchase for their pets, including durable pet products, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report "There are few industry trends bigger than sustainability," says David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts.  "Pet products marketed along ec...

/PRNewswire/ -- Despite use of plant-based meat or dairy products being highest among those following vegan, vegetarian, or pescatarian diets, it's omnivores...

Share this article Share this article ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time to focus on the felines. Historically speaking, the U.S. pet industry has been overtly canine-centric, and not without justification. One reason is that dog ownership rates have been increasing while cat ownership rates have remained flat. Another reason is that dogs tend to be way more lucrative in terms of products and services. "Traditionally and still too often, pet product manufacturers, retailers, and marketers tend to give cats short shrift, including in the minds of cat owners," says David ...

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