AT-YOUR-DOOR-SERVICE: The closest thing to an easy button for all your pet’s needs
Sixty-seven percent of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). And according to the 2019 University of Michigan National poll on Healthy Aging, 55% of Americans age 50-80 own at least one pet. No matter the age, with those pets come added responsibilities, such as grooming, vet visits, purchasing of food, etc.
Thankfully for today’s pet owners, more businesses than ever before make it easy to check these items and chores off your to-do list by offering pickup and/or delivery services. The coronavirus and social distancing measures have made these offerings more valuable and even a necessity for some.
If you’d like to add some free time back to your schedule, then take advantage of these conveniences and help support local pet-related businesses. It’s a win-win.
CURBSIDE GROOMING
Avoid traffic, save time and keep up your social distancing by bringing K-9 Designs Mobile Pet Salon right to your curb. Whether your dog is big or small, they’ll groom them all—every breed is welcome. You can even schedule standing appointments. For more information or to schedule an appointment, text (918) 807-4515, email k9designs@att.net or follow on Facebook @K9DesignsLLCTulsa.
PET FOOD DELIVERY
Carnivore Complete offers premium, raw pet food made from the highest quality ingredients, all at an affordable price. Made from only human-grade products with no by-products, fillers, preservatives, additives or hormones, it’s just the way nature intended. Carnivore Complete invites you to try its superior cat foods, excellent dog foods and pet formulas that allow you to see the improvements in your own pet’s health. For upcoming pickup/delivery dates, inquire on Facebook @carnivorecompleteokc.
Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa not only supports senior citizens in need through hot meals and socialization, but it also offers the Paws Program, a pet food program designed to support companionship animals of homebound recipients. The service provides monthly delivery of pet food to ensure people maintain healthy diets without sacrificing meals to protect their pets from hunger.For more information or to see if you qualify, visit mealsonwheelstulsa.org/apply.
GEAR, GIFTS, TREATS & MORE
Whether you need a gift for the pet lover in your life or a new leash or treat for your furry best friend, almost all of your favorite local retailers are now offering online shopping, curbside pickup, local home delivery and shipment by mail. The next time you need to make a purchase, check online and save yourself some time! Contact each retail establishment for specifics.
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The number of orders placed online and picked up at bricks-and-mortar stores by customers surged 208% between April 1 and April 20, 2020, compared with a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics (via CNBC).
Online sales in the U.S. jumped 49% from March 12 to April 11, compared with a baseline from March 1 to March 11, 2020, according to Adobe Analytics (via CNBC).
In 2019, Americans spent a record $95.7 billion on their pets, according to the American Pet Products Association’s 2019-20 National Pet Owners Survey.