Because
Pets
Matter.

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

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

Rhode Island Current published an op-ed warning that proposed legislation to ban pet stores from selling parrots and other psittacine birds could eliminate regulated, transparent sources and push consumers toward unlicensed sellers. The author argues that birds from licensed breeders are raised under established welfare standards and that removing regulated retail channels would reduce oversight, Learn More