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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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles
The CDC issued an alert today regarding several cases of Salmonella linked to pet turtles. According to the CDC, it is investigating 8 cases of Salmonella that have appeared in 6 states that are linked to contact with pet turtles. All of these cases involve children under the age of 10. The CDC has the… Learn More
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OP-ED: Two pet bills, one right answer for Massachusetts families
Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing two bills that take different approaches to pet safety, but only one actually protects pets. Alisa Clements, Director of Government Affairs at the Pet Advocacy Network, published an op-ed in the Daily Hampshire Gazette this week, arguing that House Bill 2256 is a practical, common-sense solution since it requires Bay State… Learn More
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Statement in Support of MA Family-Owned Pet Shops
The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee has sent a bill, H. 5581, to the floor that addresses policies pertaining to pets. Notably, the committee excluded a controversial provision to ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats, which would cause local family-owned pet stores to close. Alisa Clements, director of government affairs for the… Learn More
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