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We are the policy voice of the responsible pet care community, advocating for pet care priorities at the local, state, federal and international levels.
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Pet Health & Availability
Ensuring pet lovers have access to healthy, well-treated pets and the products & services needed to care for them.
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Pet Ownership Barriers
Challenging barriers that prevent pet owners, businesses, and hobbyists from the joys and rights of pet ownership.
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Environmental Stewardship
Using educational outreach and policy to bring science-based best practices to the pet care community.
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Human-Animal Bond
Making sure everyone can experience the wide-ranging benefits of the human-animal bond.
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Pet Advocacy Network Condemns Ojai’s Overreaching Ban on Beloved Pet Breeds
Sweeping Law Outlaws the Breeding of French Bulldogs, Pugs, Dachshunds, Corgis, Shar-Peis, Mastiffs, and More Alexandria, Va. – On Tuesday night, Ojai Mayor Betsy Stix and the Ojai City Council in California voted to adopt a misguided new law — the Companion Animal Protection Ordinance — making it the first city to ban the breeding… Learn More
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Hawaii Supreme Court Upholds West Hawaii Fishery Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 4-1 Ruling Paves Way for Sustainable Fish Collection by Local Businesses
Alexandria, Va. – Today the Pet Advocacy Network reacted to a victory at the Hawaii Supreme Court, which ruled 4-1 in favor of an Environmental Impact Statement submitted in 2021 that supports sustainable, permitted fish collection off of West Hawaii. The fishery has been under attack from the San Francisco-based Earthjustice and other activists for… Learn More
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New Requirements for Bringing Dogs into the U.S. Effective August 1, 2024
Starting August 1, 2024, the CDC will implement new regulations for importing dogs and cats into the United States. For more information and updates visit www.cdc.gov/dogtravel All dogs must: As of July 23, the CDC updated requirements to make it easier for dogs coming from rabies-free and low risk to travel into the United States.… Learn More
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