Because
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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 Secures Major Win for Aquarium Hobby in Arizona
Science-based Advocacy Keeps Popular Pet Fish Legal in the State Washington, D.C. — Last week, critical Arizona Game & Fish Article 4 (Live Wildlife) regulation revisions went into effect — and thanks to months of persistent advocacy by the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), glass catfish, pictus catfish, arowana, and several other beloved aquarium species will remain legally available Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Applauds Critical Health Protections in Newly Introduced Farm Bill
Pet Age reports that the Pet Advocacy Network is supporting provisions in the newly introduced Farm Bill that include the Healthy Dog Importation Act, legislation designed to strengthen health screening and identification requirements for dogs entering the United States. The article notes that the measure would modernize federal standards by requiring vaccination records, parasite treatment, Learn More
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OP-ED: The Unintended Consequences of ‘Puppy Prohibition’ in Colorado
Colorado Politics published an opinion piece warning that proposed “puppy prohibition” policies in Colorado could push pet sales into unregulated online markets, increasing fraud risks for families and reducing oversight that protects both animals and consumers. The article argues that eliminating licensed, regulated pet stores does not end irresponsible breeding but instead shifts demand to Learn More
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