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

  • New.

    Pet Advocacy Network Applauds Senate’s Inclusion of Dog Importation Protections in Farm Bill

    The framework would protect people, animals from the growing threat of zoonotic diseases.  Washington, D.C. — Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) applauded the inclusion of the Healthy Dog Importation Act (HDIA) in Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman’s Farm Bill base text. The inclusion of this important provision comes in the wake of the… Learn More

  • In the Media.

    OP-ED: How a Regulated Pet Supply Chain Supports Global Conservation Efforts

    This week, Pets+ Magazine published an op-ed from Sandy Moore, CEO of the Pet Advocacy Network, who argues that a secure, sustainable pet supply chain can help solve the industry’s biggest challenges. By sourcing animals like birds, dogs, and cats from above-board options, prospective pet owners can choose the animal that best fits their needs… Learn More

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    Pet Advocacy Network Thanks Delaware Legislature for Rejecting Attempt to Close Pet Stores

    Bill Would Have Driven Pets, Families Into Black Market Washington, D.C. – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network thanked the Delaware legislature for passing an amended version of House Bill 131, which will save small pet businesses that were under threat of closing.  As originally written, House Bill 131 would have banned licensed and inspected pet… Learn More


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