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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

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

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

Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would ban the retail sale of pets. John Mellace, owner of Pet Express in Braintree and Saugus, published an op-ed in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, arguing the measure would shutter responsible, family-owned stores like his that have spent over 20 years connecting residents with puppies from vetted… Learn More

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

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