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North Kingstown Pet Sales Ban Raises Serious Concerns for Breeders, Wholesalers, and Distributors
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, has approved a ban on pet-store sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits, scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027. Pet Advocacy Network has been in contact with the affected store. Breeders, live-animal wholesalers, and distributors should pay close attention to the breadth of the language presented to the Town Council. The… Learn More
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OP-ED: Proposed pet shop ban bad Rx for Massachusetts
This week, Steven Constant DVM, DACT, and Arnold Goldman DVM, MPH, published an op-ed in the Boston Herald warning lawmakers against a proposed pet shop ban in Massachusetts. According to the veterinarians, eliminating retail pet sales wouldn’t eliminate demand for animals. Instead, it could push consumers toward shady corners of the internet or black markets… Learn More
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles
The CDC has concluded its investigation into a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to pet turtles. According to the CDC’s final report, released November 6, the outbreak resulted in 24 reported illnesses across 13 states, including seven hospitalizations and no deaths. More than half (54%) of those affected were children younger than 5. Although the investigation… 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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