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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles
The CDC issued an alert today regarding several cases of Salmonella linked to pet turtles. According to the CDC, it is investigating 8 cases of Salmonella that have appeared in 6 states that are linked to contact with pet turtles. All of these cases involve children under the age of 10. The CDC has the… Learn More
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OP-ED: Two pet bills, one right answer for Massachusetts families
Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing two bills that take different approaches to pet safety, but only one actually protects pets. Alisa Clements, Director of Government Affairs at the Pet Advocacy Network, published an op-ed in the Daily Hampshire Gazette this week, arguing that House Bill 2256 is a practical, common-sense solution since it requires Bay State… Learn More
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Statement in Support of MA Family-Owned Pet Shops
The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee has sent a bill, H. 5581, to the floor that addresses policies pertaining to pets. Notably, the committee excluded a controversial provision to ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats, which would cause local family-owned pet stores to close. Alisa Clements, director of government affairs for the… Learn More
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OP-ED: Proposed Massachusetts bird ban would be fowl play
A proposed bill in Massachusetts (HB 5137) would prohibit Bay State consumers from purchasing pet birds at licensed local businesses. Mark Hagen, M.Ag., Director of Research at Rolf C. Hagen Inc. and the Hagen Avicultural Research Institute, published an op-ed in the Lowell Sun this week, warning lawmakers of the bill’s unintended consequences. From endangering… Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Applauds Senate’s Inclusion of Dog Importation Protections in Farm Bill
The framework would protect people, animals from the growing threat of zoonotic diseases. Washington, D.C. — Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) applauded the inclusion of the Healthy Dog Importation Act (HDIA) in Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman’s Farm Bill base text. The inclusion of this important provision comes in the wake of the… Learn More
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OP-ED: How a Regulated Pet Supply Chain Supports Global Conservation Efforts
This week, Pets+ Magazine published an op-ed from Sandy Moore, CEO of the Pet Advocacy Network, who argues that a secure, sustainable pet supply chain can help solve the industry’s biggest challenges. By sourcing animals like birds, dogs, and cats from above-board options, prospective pet owners can choose the animal that best fits their needs… Learn More
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