World Pet Association brings the pet world together, so quality interaction and education between and among product suppliers and pet owners can create healthier, happier pets and a healthier, more productive pet industry. WPA is your industry trade association. Membership is open to all segments of the industry, including manufacturers, distributors and retailers worldwide. The association addresses the varied needs of our full range of members, and provides a forum which allows us to work together to promote the health and growth of the industry. The DRIVING FORCE behind the industry. For over fifty years, WPA has helped to shape the pet supply industry. Today, the industry's first trade association continues as the leader, using its strength and continuity in the marketplace to create and foster a profitable climate for its members' businesses. More than a voice, WPA is a pro-active force that raises consumer awareness, develops and retains customers for the industry, opens markets, forges trade relations and promotes industry growth. Your BUSINESS-BUILDING resource. WPA's many programs and services help members expand their customer base, increase profitability and maintain a competitive edge. Members look to WPA for the strategies, education, information, resources and contacts they need to build their businesses.