Pet Shops and Supplies Trade Associations

American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)

U.S. trade association for the entire animal food industry (including pet food). Provides advocacy, regulatory engagement, education and events; membership includes 650+ companies.

https://www.afia.org Membership: 650

American Pet Products Association (APPA)

Leading U.S. trade association for pet products companies; produces Global Pet Expo, conducts industry research and advocacy; membership is about 1,200 organizations.

https://americanpetproducts.org Membership: 1,200

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Nation’s largest veterinary association supporting companion-animal practices and the broader pet ecosystem with advocacy, standards and education; 108,016 members as of December 31, 2024.

https://www.avma.org Membership: 108,016

FEDIAF (European Pet Food Industry Federation)

European pet food industry federation representing 15 national trade associations plus 5 companies; develops guidance (e.g., labelling code) and represents the sector before EU institutions.

https://www.fediaf.org Membership: 20

International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA)

Trade association for boarding, daycare, training and related pet services; provides standards, education and conferences. Public member directory shows 694 active members.

https://ibpsa.com Membership: 694

IndiePet (Independent & Neighborhood Pet Retail Association)

Association created by and for independent and neighborhood pet retailers and their partners; community, benchmarking and advocacy for the indie channel; 800+ members as of late 2024.

https://indiepet.org Membership: 800

International Cat Association (TICA)

Global registry and association for pedigreed and household pet cats; sanctions shows and supports breeders/hobbyists worldwide; about 4,000 members.

https://tica.org Membership: 4,000

International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA)

International network for pet and animal transportation professionals (pet shippers, airlines, vets, etc.); sets best practices and hosts industry events; 485+ member offices in 90+ countries.

https://www.ipata.org Membership: 485

Japan Pet Food Association (JPFA)

National association of pet food manufacturers and sellers in Japan; promotes safety, quality and consumer education; 97 member companies as of June 1, 2025.

https://petfood.or.jp Membership: 97

National Animal Supplement Council (NASC)

Nonprofit trade association for animal supplement brands and suppliers—focus on quality systems, audits and advocacy; nearly 300 member companies.

https://www.nasc.cc Membership: 300

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)

U.S. nonprofit for professional pet sitters; provides certification, education, locator tools and advocacy; membership around 2,200.

https://petsitters.org Membership: 2,200

Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA)

UK trade association dedicated to the ornamental aquatic sector (retailers, importers, breeders, manufacturers); policy engagement, training and standards; 800+ UK members.

https://ornamentalfish.org Membership: 800

Pet Food Association of Canada (PFAC)

Canada’s national association for pet food makers and suppliers; advocacy, export support and regulatory engagement; 26 manufacturing and 45 supplier members (71 total).

https://pfac.com Membership: 71

Pet Industry Federation (PIF)

UK umbrella trade body for pet businesses (retailers, groomers, pet care providers and suppliers); offers accreditation, training and commercial benefits; 20,000+ members.

https://petfederation.co.uk Membership: 20,000

Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Global association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers; education, insurance access and marketing tools; 4,000+ members across the U.S., Canada and beyond.

https://www.petsit.com Membership: 4,000

Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC)

Nonprofit coalition advancing profitable environmental and social practices across the pet industry; serves 200+ member companies with tools, accreditation and training.

https://petsustainability.org Membership: 200

Pets Canada

Canada’s national trade association for pet businesses (formerly PIJAC Canada); advocacy, market insights and industry shows; represents 1,750+ members nationwide.

https://petscanada.org Membership: 1,750

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)

Global alliance of zoos and aquariums collaborating on conservation, animal welfare and education; 250+ institutional members and association members worldwide.

https://www.waza.org Membership: 250

World Cat Federation (WCF)

International federation of cat clubs; develops breed standards, trains judges and sanctions shows; 370 affiliated organizations globally.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Cat_Federation Membership: 370

World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)

Global umbrella for companion‑animal veterinary associations; creates clinical guidelines and CE; 115 member associations representing 300,000+ veterinarians.

https://wsava.org Membership: 115