The numbers are in, and Americans love their pets. On an annual basis, Americans spend billions of dollars on their pets. This includes food, toys, veterinary care and whatever they need to care for the animals. There are few things people wouldn't be willing to do to care and provide for a beloved pet. This is where Petland comes in. The company is a privately owned operator and franchisor of pet stores based in Chillicothe, Ohio, and Ed Kunzelman founded the company in 1967. Those who work at Petland love every animal likes it's their own, and they stand by their motto: Petland Pets make life better! The franchise has131 stores in the United States. Additionally, it has at least 63 in foreign markets including South Africa, Canada, Japan, China, Mexico, Brazil and El Salvador. In terms of the care provided to the animals, this includes daily bathing, daily exercise, daily weighing and temperature checks, and much more. Customers can rest assured that Petland pets are well-taken care of before they pick the animal up. Every Petland location sells fish, birds, cats, dogs, small animals, and reptiles in addition to everything they need. All in all, Petland sells products and services that are worth more than $300,000,000 in the United States, South Africa, Canada, Japan, and Mexico. Franchises can expect great training from these leading experts in the field to ensure the best care for the animals. If you are interested in helping animals, investing in a Petland could be a great thing for you.