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    Associations Thrive – Interview with Mike Bober

    Listen in as our President and CEO, Mike Bober, sits down with host Joanna Pineda of the Associations Thrive podcast. In this episode Mike introduces the Pet Advocacy Network (formerly PIJAC), shares his journey to becoming President and CEO, and then shares how Pet Advocacy is thriving. Listen now on all podcast platforms. Learn More

  • In-Person Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In a Huge Success

    On September 21 nearly 100 pet professionals came to Capitol Hill for the Pet Advocacy Network’s Fifth Annual Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In—about 30% more than last year’s virtual fly-in participants. Participants traveled from throughout the country to advocate for the value of pets to Members of Congress and their staff. The day began with […] Learn More

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    Conference Committee Members Chosen to Reconcile Bills That Contain Threat to Pets 

    Congress today announced the Members who will sit on the Conference Committee to reconcile the differences between H.R.4521 (COMPETES) and S.1260 (USICA). This brings the House version of the COMPETES Act, that contains a section with amendments to the Lacey Act that would cause harm to pet businesses and pet owners alike, one step closer […] Learn More

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    The Facts About The Lacey Act Amendments In The Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R.4521)

    There has been considerable conversation, and unfortunately also some incorrect interpretations, over the past days concerning amendments to the Lacey Act that are included in the COMPETES Act of 2022, and we want to set the record straight. The fact is that these amendments are still included in the legislation that will be considered by […] Learn More

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    Lacey Act Amendments In Competes Act Of 2021 (H.R.4521) Threaten U.S. Pet Care Community

    TAKE ACTION AND CONTACT YOUR SENATOR TODAY WITH THESE TALKING POINTS DOWNLOAD THIS ISSUE SUMMARY DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET ON COMPETES ACT AMENDMENTS IMPACTING LACEY DOWNLOAD TAKE ACTION FLYER WITH QR CODES TO SHARE WITH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS Summary: Amendments to the Lacey Act included in the COMPETES Act of 2021 (H.R.4521) legislation would make changes […] Learn More

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    USDA Announces Requirement for Contingency Plans to Protect Animals During Emergencies

    We are sharing information about a change to Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations that may impact your business operations as they relate to caring for animals during emergencies. The revisions will better ensure that entities responsible for animals regulated under the Animal Welfare Act are prepared to safeguard the health and welfare of such animals in the event of possible emergencies or […] Learn More


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