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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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Pet Scams Are on the Rise. What is a Pet Scam?
According to the Better Business Bureau, pet scams have dramatically increased in recent years with 80 percent of pet ads possibly being fake. Fraudulent puppy sellers post deceptive online advertisements for non-existent litters and impersonate legitimate breeders to exploit prospective pet owners. Pet sale bans have made the issue worse. After California passed a ban… Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Applauds Texas Lawmakers for Rejecting Proposed Pet Sale Ban
Today, the Texas legislature declined to advance SB 1652, which would have prohibited Texas pet stores from selling dogs and cats sourced from professional breeders, no matter how reputable. Learn More
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Proposed Pet Sale Ban Would Be Losing Bet for Nevada’s Pets and Families
From the loyal lab on morning walks to the tabby purring on a windowsill, pets are part of what makes the Silver State shimmer. They enrich our lives in countless ways, offering joy, comfort, and stability to Nevada homes. That’s why Assembly Bill 487, an anti-pet bill that proposes a sweeping ban on retail pet… Learn More
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