Because
Pets
Matter.

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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Policy Priorities

Advocacy

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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The Latest News

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    Flesh-Eating Screwworm Found in New Mexico Family’s Dog

    Pet Advocacy Network Calls for Passage of Federal Farm Bill With Healthy Dog Provision to Help Prevent Spread of Disease Washington, DC – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), an association representing the responsible pet care community, urged the Senate to pass a Farm Bill with the Healthy Dog Importation Act (HDIA). The call comes… Learn More

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    Pet Advocacy Network Welcomes Senior Policy Advisor

    Elizabeth Kunzelman Brings Decades of Experience in Pet Care Community Washington, D.C. – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) announced the appointment of Elizabeth Kunzelman as a Senior Policy Advisor, where she will support PAN’s lobbying and advocacy efforts. Her addition comes at a time when the pet care industry faces mounting regulatory and legislative… Learn More

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    Pet Advocacy Network Announces Board Changes

    The Board of Directors of the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) has unanimously approved a series of leadership appointments and officer transitions designed to strengthen the organization’s governance and advance its long-term advocacy mission. Following formal Board action by unanimous written consent, PAN approved the appointment of John Mellace of Pet Express to the Board of… Learn More


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