AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
A Pet-Centered
Community
Founded in 1958, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is a membership organization for the pet industry.
![APPA-Staff-at-Global-Pet-Expo 1](https://americanpetproducts.org/hubfs/APPA-Staff-at-Global-Pet-Expo%201.jpg)
65
+
Years in Business
20
+
Team Members
1.2
k
APPA Member Orgs
20
k
Event Attendees
We aim to build a connected and informed community with a genuine passion for all things pet.
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is a membership organization focused on business, relationships, and innovation. APPA serves the pet industry through services and programs designed to help APPA members prosper.
![Julia-APPA-Staff](https://americanpetproducts.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Julia-APPA-Staff.jpg?width=851&height=700&name=Julia-APPA-Staff.jpg)
OUR MISSION
We aim to build a connected and informed community with a genuine passion for all things pet.
Founded 1958, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) serves the pet industry through services and programs designed to help APPA members prosper.
![Julia-APPA-Staff](https://americanpetproducts.org/hubfs/Julia-APPA-Staff.png)
OUR INITIATIVES
APPA advances and unites the pet industry through key initiatives:
Gathering
APPA national and regional events connect pet industry professionals. These gatherings provide opportunities to do business, collaborate, learn, and network.
Informing
Through leading pet industry research publications and our renowned National Pet Owners Survey, APPA seeks to inform our membership with timely, actionable data.
Connecting
Our association connects pet businesses and thought leaders - including manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, distributors, service providers, and more.
Giving Back
The APPA Gives Back program is our dedicated channel for supporting pet industry organizations that benefit humans and pets alike.
STAFF FEEDBACK
Hear what our team has to say about working at APPA
“What I love about working at APPA is the incredible sense of teamwork cultivated within our organization. I get to collaborate and work across all the teams here. APPA truly understands the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Everyone works together to achieve the best possible results for our members!”
![Sam-3](https://americanpetproducts.org/hubfs/Sam-3.jpg)
Sam Hudak
Manager of Audience Engagement
“Working for APPA has afforded me many opportunities, but the most fulfilling of them all has to be helping our members bring innovative pet products to market. Being part of a community that helps enhance the quality of life of both pets, and the people who care for them is the ultimate reward.”
![Chris-Bonifati](https://americanpetproducts.org/hubfs/Chris-Bonifati.png)
Chris Bonifati
Sr. Director, Trade Show Development
OUR OFFICES
Our hybrid team is hard at work in one of these locations:
APPA Headquarters
225 High Ridge Road Suite W200
Stamford, CT 06905
Remote Across the U.S.
Our remote employees work across every U.S. timezone from California and Oregon, to Nebraska, to Florida and Connecticut.
Our Second Home
Orange County Convention Center
South Concourse
9899 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819