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 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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OP-ED: ‘Puppy mill’ bill bad for responsible pet shops
Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would ban the retail sale of pets. John Mellace, owner of Pet Express in Braintree and Saugus, published an op-ed in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, arguing the measure would shutter responsible, family-owned stores like his that have spent over 20 years connecting residents with puppies from vetted Learn More
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