Pets 2016 Forever Stamps — Twenty Animal Companions, Booklet of 20

Issue facts

First Day of Issue: August 2, 2016
First Day City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided booklet of 20

The set

Twenty designs by Eric Isselée covering the full range of what Americans actually keep: puppies, betta fish, iguanas, hamsters, goldfish, parrots, guinea pigs, tortoises, rabbits, kittens, corn snakes, mice, hermit crabs, chinchillas, gerbils, dogs, parakeets, horses, cats and geckos. The first-day ceremony was held at the SuperZoo National Show for Pet Retailers in Las Vegas.

What pets do for people

There are around 312 million pets in the United States, and Americans spend more than $60 billion a year on them. The return is measurable: lower blood pressure, reduced anxiety, and stronger immune function, that last effect most pronounced in children.

The benefits extend into clinical settings. Animals improve well-being for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia, assist children with autism, and reduce depression among owners. Care itself supplies structure and meaning, and dogs in particular get their owners outside and moving — which is good for both ends of the leash.

Ships from our U.S. warehouse within 1 business day.

Secure checkout with major cards and PayPal.

Tracking information will be provided once your order ships.