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 Linked to Geckos
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the investigation into the multistate occurrence of human Salmonella Muenchen infections is linked to contact with pet geckos. As of May 12, a total of fourteen people from eleven states (WA, CA, KS, IL, MI, OH, PA, VA, LA) have been reported to be infected with Salmonella… Learn More
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Heatwave Safety for Pets: What Every Owner Needs to Know This Week
With dangerously high temperatures blanketing much of the northeast this week, it’s more important than ever to make sure our pets stay safe. Extreme heat can take a toll on all of us, but animals are especially vulnerable because they can’t cool themselves as efficiently as humans can. If you’re adjusting your daily routine to… Learn More
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Hoeber and Hoeber: Pet sale ban would have dangerous effects
A bill quietly advancing through Delaware’s legislature, House Bill 131, poses a serious threat not just to pet stores but to families, jobs and local communities. Learn More
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