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OP-ED: Why banning pet store sales won’t close a single puppy mill in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers are debating legislation that would ban pet shops from selling dogs and cats. Alyssa Miller-Hurley, vice president of government affairs at the Pet Advocacy Network, published an op-ed in PennLive, warning that a retail pet store ban would eliminate consumer protections and push buyers toward unregulated online sellers and scammers. “We should absolutely Learn More
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Veiled Chameleons
On May 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an urgent alert that public health officials in several states are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses related to veiled chameleons. As of this writing, there have been 5 cases in four states, all involving young children. Below is more information from the CDC. Learn More
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OP-ED: Pet sale ban would take Massachusetts backwards
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a proposal, Senate Bill 3028, that would ban the sale of dogs and cat at pet stores across the Commonwealth. Ed Sayres, former CEO of the ASCPA and former president of the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, published an op-ed in The Boston Herald warning policymakers Learn More
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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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