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Wels

Overview of the Welser pet industry

Wels is among the Austrian pet and animal industry’s central urban centres. It is due to the city being among the locations within the country with a high concentration of pets and a high popularity of owning pets. The urban centre features tens of thousands of pets from diverse species. Such include cats, dogs, aquaria, terraria, ornamental birds, and small mammals. Additionally, the city also has time-honoured links to the equestrian sector. It is due to the hosting of diverse equestrian sports events. As a result, many members of the populace also own equines or tend to them.

Is the sector extensive?

As a result, the city features an extensive pet and animal segment. For instance, the urban centre features over 240 pet sitters and pet-related firms. Such vary from leading companies to small and medium enterprises. They provide services such as pet care, grooming, accommodations, et cetera. As a result, the sector is one of high value. For instance, some of the city’s pet-related enterprises have earned more than 31.4 million EUR in recent years.

Is the sector innovative?

Often, the sector’s companies implement innovations to remain up-to-date on the latest challenges and trends. These tend to be presented during annual trade expos hosted at the city’s diverse event venues. These attract tens of thousands of participants.