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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 Applauds Passage of Healthy Dog Importation Act by House of Representatives
Measure to Protect Canine Welfare Included in House Farm Bill Washington, DC – Today the Pet Advocacy Network applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Healthy Dog Importation Act as part of the Farm Bill. The House passed the Farm Bill on Thursday by a 224-200 vote. The Healthy Dog Importation Act empowers… Learn More
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OP-ED: How Colorado can strengthen protections for pets
The Colorado legislature is reviewing the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA)—a law that sets standards for pet stores, breeders, and animal care facilities in the state but leaves key gaps in oversight of rescues. Alyssa Miller-Hurley, vice president of government affairs at the Pet Advocacy Network, published an op-ed in The Grand Junction… Learn More
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OP-ED: Pet stores and rescues are not enemies
Connecticut’s House Bill 5283, which would allow municipalities to ban pet store sales of animals, is based on a false narrative that pits pet shops against rescues. A guest op-ed in CT Mirror argues that in addition to removing transparent, regulated options, the measure would threaten jobs and undermine rescues that rely on pet stores.… Learn More
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