APP Staff – October 21, 2025
From our members making an impact abroad in animal welfare to new international members joining American Pet Professionals from overseas! See below to read the latest news from APP Members:
Congratulations to APP Member Dr. Nelva Bryant, who recently traveled abroad to expand the global animal welfare perspective in Tenerife, an island of Spain. Dr. Nelva J. Bryant, veterinarian and founder of When Pets Fly®, recently traveled to Tenerife, Canary Islands, with the American Humane Society Governing Board to explore international approaches to animal welfare.
During the visit, Dr. Bryant toured Loro Parque, an internationally recognized facility certified by the American Humane Society — the only organization of its kind to develop multiple animal welfare certification programs. She also visited a bird breeding facility that has helped prevent the extinction of 12 species.
Dr. Bryant shared that witnessing animal welfare in action on a global scale was both humbling and inspiring, reinforcing her commitment to advancing compassionate, science-based standards for animals in transport and beyond.
Dr. Nelva J. Bryant, DVM, MPH — The Pet Travel Expert — was also just recognized as a CareCredit Care Expert for Pets. As the first on-staff airline veterinarian at a major U.S. carrier and founder of When Pets Fly®, Dr. Bryant bridges veterinary medicine, animal welfare, aviation, and public health. A Fear Free® Certified veterinarian, AAHA Mission Partner, and dvm360 Strategic Partner, she continues to educate pet parents and professionals on safe, compassionate, and compliant air travel that prioritizes animal welfare and preparedness.
If you don’t know Dr. Bryant, you should! Connect with her on LinkedIn, and check out her weekly video show.
It’s always encouraging when someone who is living in Japan contacts you because they have been listening to your podcast, and wants more information about joining. That is what brought Deniz Benber, the incredibly talented artist from Japan, by way of Turkey, who has very recently relocated to the US to launch her business state-side. Deniz is the Founder, CEO, and creative artist of Sweet Dream Baskets!
What started as creating a beautifully designed basket for her living room, and in typical cat fashion, her three rescue cats made their own! Founded in 2019 in Tokyo, Deniz has recently returned to the US and is launching her products in New York! Baskets and beds, cushions, toys, and blankets, all for pets, made sustainably and beautifully, learn more and see all of her products on her website.
Deniz has been a very active member since joining, when she was still in Japan, and now even more so, not just within our group events, but reaching out to other members she has met, taking public transit to another state to visit another member’s store. We facilitate so much for our members here, but seeing them take action is the icing on the cake! If you are looking for beautiful products that just also happen to be eco-friendly, be sure to visit Deniz’s website.
Clementine Schouteden, the CEO of Kavee, is our newest member, and the latest member to join from overseas, across the pond, if you will. Based in London, Kavee is a multi-awarded leading global brand in the small pet niche industry. Serving small pets, especially guinea pig owners, around the world with beautifully designed products. From cosy hideys for comfy naps to fun double tunnels for playtime, to wooden castles, premium and fleece cages liners, their guinea pig accessories offer something for every furry family. Many of their customers are based here in the US and Kavee is launching soon in the states very soon. If you are a guinea pig parent and want to see the beautifully designed products Kavee offers, visit their website, you will be impressed!