The Pet Industry Distributors Association or PIDA, has put together an informative page that gives a collection of resources pertaining to Covid-19 and the pet industry.
The content below is a snapshot of the page as of 3/23/2020. Please click on the following link to view the up to date page.
RESOURCES
COVID-19 Information
During these extraordinary times, PIDA is here to assist and support the pet care community.
We are committed to support the pet care community in the face of this crisis. Our focus will be on providing you with information you need to protect your business, your employees and your customers. We’ll do that through frequent email updates, web posts and webinars.
Please let us know what your challenges are so that we can gather resources to provide solutions.
The pet care community has a special role to play in helping the world get through this crisis. Pets are our comfort in good times and in bad and they will help us feel a little less isolated and fearful. Our responsibility is to support the pet products supply chain to help our pets stay healthy, safe and happy. We at PIDA pledge to do all we can to help you fulfill that responsibility.
Communications
PIJAC Open Letter to Federal, State & Local Government Officials Regarding Pets and COVID-19 Precautions (March 20, 2020)
Association Resources for PIDA Members
PIDA Staff Directory (PIDA headquarters office is closed but we are all working remotely)
Retailer Webinar Series: Tips, Tactics and Strategies for Managing Day to Day Business in Uncertain Times
NAW: Providing latest news affecting wholesale distribution industry
PIJAC’s COVID-19 “Need to Know” Page
Useful Links
COVID-19 Restriction Tracking Information – State by State (Updated Google Doc by Pinogy)
COVID-19 Emergency Orders – State and Local (Updated PDF by National Association of Manufacturers)
CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (PDF)
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Interactive Map
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PDF) (passed March 18, 2020: Credit to Paley Rothman for this summary)
Animals & COVID-19
How to Help
Donations needed – Please read GreaterGood Request
Spread the Word – Animal Shelters Call For People To Foster Pets Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
