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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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Power of Pets Celebrated During Pet Advocacy Network’s D.C. Fly-In and Awards
WASHINGTON – Sept. 21, 2023 – The power of pets was evident on September 20 as members of the responsible pet care community held over 100 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Organized by the Pet Advocacy Network, the sixth annual Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In drew… Learn More
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Proposed NOAA Ban on Banggai Cardinalfish in CORAL Magazine – Interview with Bob Likins
In a recent conversation, Marc Levenson and Alex Rose of CORAL Magazine sat down with Bob Likins, Executive Vice President of Pet Advocacy Network, to delve into the intricacies of NOAA’s proposed 4(d) rule, NOAA–NMFS–2023–0099. This proposed regulation aims to restrict the import and export of Banggai Cardinalfish in and out of the United States.… Learn More
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The 4 Fs of Legislative Engagement with Mike Bober: Radio Free 501c Podcast
Tune in as Pet Advocacy Network President and CEO, Mike Bober, sits down for a riveting conversation about mastering the 4 Fs of Legislative Engagement. Legislative engagement isn’t just a one-time event; it’s an ongoing process that hinges on relationship building and sustained communication! Listen now. Learn More
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