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February 28, 2022

   
 
 
 
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Update on New System. We are very close to finishing up the switchover to the new management and education systems. We appreciate all of your patience, encouragement, and assistance. Please be sure to get your new account set up; you may do so at ibpsa.com, click “member login”, then click “create account”. If you need assistance, call us at 877-318-8172.


Boarding Facility for Sale. New Mexican Kennels has closed down after 70 years in business. The facility is available for lease or sale. Please see this letter from the owner, explaining the decision and what is available.   

 
 
 

 
 
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Pets Help Keep Your Brain Sharp, Study Says

Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has found. Pet ownership was especially beneficial for working verbal memory, such as memorization...

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Animal Health Digest Bulletin - Feb 24, 2022

Alert! Highly pathogenic avian influenza now identified in 13 states and counting - Truth sandwiches about dogs and cats - Tear down the walls - 5 texting etiquette rules to know - The science of gratitude

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Pet Food Purchasing Habits and Trends of U.S. Pet Owners
 
 
www.petfoodindustry.com
 

U.S. dog owners spent an average of US$287 on dog food in 2020, while cat owners spent US$254 on cat food. Both amounts represented an approximate 11% increase from two years before. The data came from the American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet...

 
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Target Accelerators Program Seeks Pet Startups
 
 
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In February, Target Corp. announced The Target Accelerators program is accepting applications from pet companies for its Takeoff Pets cohort. The cohort focuses on companies selling pet industry products, including beds and furniture, supplies, technology, toys, healthcare...

 
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Inflation "Tipping Point" Reached by Small Business Owners
 
 
smallbiztrends.com
 

The overall CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Confidence Index score hovers around all-time lows, though remains unchanged from Q4 2021. The survey found that small business owners principal concerns about inflation are centered on supply chain issues. 74% of small...

 
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When Can You Afford to Retire as a Small Business Owner?
 
 
smallbiztrends.com
 

One thing that many small business owners don’t think about is retirement. There are two reasons for this. First, many owners think they will never retire because what else would they do? Secondly, before they retire, they will have sold their company for a “boat load of...

 
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Google App Uses Artificial Intelligence to Find Your Pet’s Look-Alike

In 2018, Google put their impressive artificial intelligence to use in a new way. People took selfies and uploaded snaps on the Google Arts & Culture app. The app then analyzed your appearance...

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11 Areas Small-Business Marketers Should Focus on in 2022

Success in any business largely depends on the success of its marketing efforts. But with so many ways to market and so many areas to focus on, it can be challenging to narrow a campaign down to a single...

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Expect a Shift of Power Dynamics in the Pet Industry

“There’s going to be a fundamental shift of power in this country.” Brian Beaulieu wasn’t trying to be alarming when he stated this idea during his presentation at the recent Pet Industry Leadership Summit, which...

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Vets Are Burning Out — Startups Want to Help

The working lives of vets are extremely tough. Burnout, compassion fatigue and long hours filled with urgent requests and anxious owners are emotional drains. But the work itself can also be very fragmented...

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