I AM A DOG GROOMER IN SEARCH OF THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF EVERYONE WHO
OWNS DOGS IN MY AREA.  I GUESS THIS WOULD GO BY WHO HAS THEIR DOGS
REGISTERED. I'M IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA.

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Clarification of Question by industry-ga on 10 Sep 2002 14:40 PDT

pets or animals

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 16 Sep 2002 10:32 PDT

Would you consider sources to try and get a list or information where
you could get one for an answer? Or do you want the actual source for
the list.... I'm sure the list would cost you $. I have a few ideas on
where to turn to go to get a list, and even some ideas on how to
market yourself to area pet owners, with out a list, but obtaining a
list like that will be pretty difficult. Mos tplaces won't give out
things like that containing personal information.

Nenna-GA

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Clarification of Question by industry-ga on 16 Sep 2002 16:17 PDT

I'm new in the area and would like to market myself in any way. I
wanted to send out postcards about myself, where I'm located,
discounts, etc... I been droping off flyers in local pet stores, vets,
and anywhere else people would let me. I thought that if I were to get
a list of registered pets, I could send out a mailer to target pet
owners directly. Anything would help. It dosen't matter if I have to
pay for a list or not. Just something, or maybe a company with a
direct mailing of pet owners

I have the answer to get your list. I contacted a person, at the
Philidelphia Health Dept. who got me in contact with John Rafes, who
told me that such a list is available. The fee for this list is $600 (
I assume he meant $600 and not $6.00) you'd have to check. His contact
information is as follows.

John.Rafes@phila.gov

Here is the text of the email he sent me.

"Nenna,(I took out my real name)
    Yes we can provide such a list. However, there is a $600. fee for
this
service. Let me know if you want to proceed.

John"



So, that is the way to get a list of all licenced pet owners in the
area.

I will email him back letting him know I got his email, and gave it to
you, and leave it up to you to contact him and work out the details.

Searches used:
Google-- Philidelphia Pet Licencing
First email sent to: HealthDept@phila.gov
They in turn fowarded it on to the correct person who could give me
this information.

Also, have you considered a ad in the local newspaper or other such
publications. The flyers and such are a great idea, but maybe a
advertisement in the local newspaper with a coupon for a amount or
percentage off, or even a "Try me once and if you're not satisfied,
it's free" ad would work. There are many marketing ideas out there.
Some others would be billboards, bus stop advertisements, radio spots
and television commercials. (Depending on your budget of course) and
anywhere that sells pet supplies. Also, make sure your prices are
competitive, or even a bit lower than your competitors, it'll give you
a bit of a edge.
I'm glad I could find a list for you, and I hope the suggestions help
out as well.

Nenna-GA

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Clarification of Answer by nenna-ga on 18 Sep 2002 06:33 PDT

Just to let you know I got a definite answer on this.

"Yes, it is $600. The fee is established by City Ordinance.

John"

Nenna-GA