 Whether you've already been in it for a long time or just getting started, you'll be happy to know the pet niche is one of the most popular categories in the e-commerce world. How popular is it? Well, it makes up more than 30% of the total market share. That's basically a third. In this video, I'm going to share with you the fastest and most reliable suppliers for quality pet products and probably throw in some paw-some pet puns along the way. You've been warned. But before we get to our list, make sure you hit that subscribe button so you can stay up to date with the latest products and dropshipping strategies that will take your online business to the next level. So why dropship pet products? The first reason is high demand. According to Statista, around 67% of people in the US have at least one pet. And it's not just Americans. Pet ownership is up in Europe and the rest of the world too. And it makes sense since people are spending more time at home and realize how much a pet adds to their quality of life. Secondly, online pet product sales covered 30% of the total market in 2021 compared to only 8% in 2015. That's made the pet niche the most popular e-commerce category. So when you see so many stores selling pet products, there's a good reason for it. It's generating them some serious revenue. So now that we know why it's worth our time and money, let's get into our list of the top pet suppliers. First on our list is Chewy. Chewy is a top rated online pet retailer that sells the perfect pet supplies that keeps customers coming back for more. See what I did there? Don't say I didn't warn you. They also have great customer service, they're budget friendly, and they have a large selection of pet supplies. We're talking food, water bottles, flea treatments, toys, and much more. Quick tip, customer service is super important for the long term success of your business. And that doesn't just apply to you and your customers, but also with your suppliers and their service to you. You need a supplier who's responsive and cares about your needs, and Chewy can definitely be that supplier for you. Petco is the largest pet supply retailer in the United States. And sourcing from Petco definitely has its perks. You get a massive variety in products. They offer a lot for small animals that not all pet stores cater to. They cover everything from cats and dogs to fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, oh my. Not only that, but they also have free shipping on orders above $35 and super easy returns and exchanges. Next on our list, we have PetSmart. Choosing PetSmart as your supplier offers us some great benefits. They offer a lot of products with over 10,000 of them available online. And they also have great loyalty and incentive programs. PetSmart rewards you eight points for every dollar you spend online. And with those points, you can choose from a wide range of rewards, including pet supplies or gift cards. Our next supplier is Wholesale Pet. And unlike our previous suppliers, Wholesale Pet mainly connects Wholesale Pet suppliers with store owners and retailers. Here are just a few of the benefits they offer. Lots of Wholesale vendors, low and affordable prices, easy returns and exchanges, and they have streamlined order processing. That means your orders will be processed fast and they'll also track your shipments. That will save you a lot of time and help you focus on other parts of the business that might need more attention. Quick tip for Wholesale Pet, make sure to check if dropshipping is supported on the products you're interested in selling by looking at the order terms on their site. Our next two suppliers are PetStock and MyPetWarehouse. The reason I'm grouping these two together is because they're actually both geographically specific for Australia. So for our friends down under or any dropshippers that sell in Australia, these two suppliers are definitely worth working with. Something really cool about both of them is that they offer a smart price guarantee or a price match policy. That means they'll essentially match any Australian competitor's price on identical products. So if you find the same true toy in a different store but at a cheaper price, they'll match that price to make sure that you get the best deal on the market. Now the rest of the suppliers on our list aren't exactly pet specific, but they're still great suppliers that offer a lot of pet related merchandise. That's why next on our list, we've got Amazon. Ever heard of them? You can find almost anything on Amazon. So unsurprisingly, it's also a great place to source anything animal related. They've got a large selection of pet products and you can easily browse through the best sellers, quick delivery, especially with prime shipping and their customer service is great. Walmart is another huge retailer that offers a vast selection in quality pet supplies. They sell top brands like Vibrant Life, Pure Balance, Special Kitty and many more. They also offer next day delivery for orders above $35 and that's a big deal. The sales satisfaction is super important and the faster your buyer gets their order, the happier they'll be. Next on our list is Finggood. This online retailer offers a lot of categories and among those are, you guessed it, pet supplies. The main advantages of working with Finggood are affordable prices, they're super budget friendly, worldwide shipping, they sell in over 200 countries and lastly, they're drop shipping friendly. Finggood actually offers specific benefits for drop shippers such as drop shipping agreements and special discounts. Target is another great supplier worth mentioning. In their online store, you can find plenty of pet products among many other categories. Choosing Target as a supplier has benefits like high quality pet supplies plus every year they add at least 30,000 new pet products to their inventory which means you can keep expanding your store too. They also have the Target red card which is their version of a loyalty card. You get rewards or should I say treats like two free day shipping and it lets you save 5% on most purchases. Last on our list is Fair. Fair is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers and manufacturers around the world. So what are the benefits of working with Fair? One is great prices. Because products are shipped directly from the manufacturer, you're buying at wholesale prices and saving a lot of money. Two, high quality merchandise and three, because they're a wholesale marketplace, they offer a lot of products to choose from. Quick tip, I've named a lot of great suppliers for you all in this video but you don't have to choose just one. I actually recommend you use multiple suppliers for your business and here's why. You'll have an even larger product selection. You'll be able to compare and find the best prices and it's always smart to have a few backups just in case one supplier doesn't work out. Alright, that was it. That was our list of the top pet suppliers. The journey doesn't end here though. Now that you've found your suppliers, it's time to find what products to list. To learn more, you can check out our video on the best pet products to sell. Link will be in the description below. And if you enjoyed this video, make sure to give this video a like. Thanks so much for watching and happy dropshipping.