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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

The Trentonian published a guest op-ed from two New Jersey pet store owners warning that proposed legislation to ban retail pet sales could eliminate consumer protections and push families toward unregulated online sellers. The authors argue that repealing the state’s Pet Purchase Protection Act and closing regulated businesses would reduce transparency, increase scams, and leave Learn More

Canine Culture, an international publication with readers in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, recently highlighted the rise in holiday pet scams and offered guidance to help families avoid fraudulent sellers. The article notes that scammers often exploit emotional purchases and warns that families should take time to verify sources, visit facilities Learn More