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Collaborative Advocacy Push Gives Pets A Much-Needed…
An industry coalition came together quickly to ensure America’s pets had uninterrupted access to food and supplies to survive an unprecedented global crisis. Learn More
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Now That We’re In The Yellow Phase, Can I Get My Dog…
The Philadelphia Inquirer – …”There is misconception that grooming is basically haircuts for dogs,” said Mike Bober, president and CEO of Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. “The reality is that grooming is much closer to a health service for pets.” Learn More
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2 Cats Have Coronavirus In New York — Becoming The First…
People.com – … The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council echoed that sentiment in a statement Wednesday. “It is important that the public remain confident in the USDA and CDC guidance that there continues to be no evidence that pets play a role in spreading the virus in the United States… Learn More
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Here’s What Pet Stores Are Doing During Coronavirus Closures
Today.com – On March 16, dozens of store owners and managers submitted an open letter to federal, state and local goverment officials regarding pets and coronavirus precautions. The letter praised governments for the decisive action being taken to slow the pandemic but asked that the well-being of pets be considered. Learn More
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USDA Reposts Animal Welfare Records It Purged From Its Website In 2017
The Washington Post – On Tuesday, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council echoed that. “This is a positive move toward restoring transparency that will allow the regulated individuals and facilities to demonstrate that they are responsible and accountable animal caretakers,” president and CEO Mike Bober said. “We are concerned, however, that the database was restored… Learn More
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Animal Rights Groups, Lawmakers Target Pet Store Sales Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits
The Buffalo News – “We believe people who bring up these bills do so for a noble reason. We don’t beleive they want to put New Yorkers out of business or jobs. But hte bill doesn’t address the breeding issues they claim to,” said Mike Bober, president of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, a… Learn More
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