To answer several questions.
We are starting with Canine Cancer Centers in the US because through our connection with the National Canine Cancer Foundation (NCCF) we have access to over several million dogs. And this are not just pet dogs. First, thru the NCCF, we are connected to many of the owners of dogs that are involved in dog sports such as Dog Agility, Dock Diving, Fly Ball, Lure coursing, Obedience and eve Dog Conformation. Dog Agility is huge. Every year at the Cynosports World Agility games dogs come from around the world, including Mexico, Japan, Europe and more. These dogs are well training and physically fit dogs. Believe it or not, at every agility even which are 1000's a year just in the US, there is a chiropractor who keeps the dogs in great shape. So people with dogs in dog sports are very aware of their dog and their health. And spend a lot of money to keep them healthy. The dog agility world is the largest group of supporters to the NCCF.
We also have the dog, especially in the US, where the dog is part of the family and for some they have not children and their dog is their child. They are very proactive in making sure their dogs are healthy and get check ups on a regular basis.
Here are some facts on caring for dogs in the US. Demographics Sourcebook reveals that the rate of pet ownership is stable, going from 56.0 percent of U.S. households at year-end 2011 to 56.8 percent at year-end 2016. Veterinary care in 2016 was variable by pet species and other factors, with 82.8 percent of dog-owning households and 54.3 percent of cat-owning households making at least one visit to the veterinarian. Total spending on veterinary care for all types of pets was $27.8 billion during 2016.
I believe that gives you a great answer on how much is spent in the US on dog care and show why starting with our Canine Cancer Centers in the US is key to the success of AdSana and will best for help AdSana grow.
So we start with the dogs and the Canine Cancer Centers. Cost is about $500,000 to $750,000 to start and operational cost for ONE year.
As for when we will build one in Europe that depends. We have some strong connects in Belgium with one of the board members of the NCCF. Also in Japan.
Not we are NOT just stopping with dogs. We fully intend to build clinics for people also. I have already received emails that say, "My dog has cancer and so does my husband, can you help them both?"
This is not just a 5 or 10 year planned business. This is a long term business that will hopefully be carried on for generations and generations.
Given that there are 50% fewer dogs in the US than people, the dog cancer problem is of particular concern, of course. Given that most live in megacities. It is not a better habitat for humans and animals.