At Pet Care Services Association, we provide a well-targeted, highly-interested and industry-focused market - eager to build their businesses and to improve the lives of the pets in their care.

About the PCSA Active Membership

·         87.5% have a single location, locally owned

·         More than 60% of PCSA members exceed $250,000 in annual gross revenues with 10% grossing more than $1 million

·         70% started their business because of the love of animals

·         Seven out of 10 PCSA members have been in business more than five years

In response to the question:  What do we currently provide that you see as critical to your success in the pet care industry?

The magazine articles are very informative and helpful.

I greatly enjoy reading the Journal and find the material relevant and helpful.

I love the magazine with all the info and tips.

The Journal is excellent.

I love your journal.

The magazine provides helpful information

 I especially like reading about the member profile in the bi-monthly PSJ.

Source:  PCSA Membership Survey 9/10

Pet Ownership

·         According to the 2009/2010 National Pet Owners Survey, 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 71.4 million homes

·         In 1988, the first year the survey was conducted, 56% of U.S. households owned a pet as compared to 62% in 2008

For 2010, it estimated that $47.7 billion will be spent on our pets in the U.S. with $3.45 billion to be spent specifically on pet services (grooming and boarding). 

Sources:  American Pet Products Association (APPA) website and Industry Statistics & Trends