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VIDEO: PAN Testifies at CITES Meeting
On September 10, Pet Advocacy Network delivered comments to the U.S. delegation to the 20th Conference of the Parties at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The CITES meeting is scheduled to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from November 24 to December 5. Bob Likins, PAN’s Senior… Learn More
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PAN Submits Testimony to CITES
On September 17, the Pet Advocacy Network filed testimony with the U.S. delegation to the 20th Conference of the Parties at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). PAN’s testimony opposed proposals to restrict several species of reptiles and arachnids that are kept as pets. PAN noted that… Learn More
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PAN Files Comments With Department of Justice
On September 15, the Pet Advocacy Network filed a 45-page testimony asking the Department of Justice to challenge state laws that harm pet business and pet owners. In August, the DOJ announced that it would be seeking to challenge state laws that have an adverse effect on interstate commerce. The DOJ then solicited public comment… Learn More
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Pet Scams Are on the Rise. What is a Pet Scam?
According to the Better Business Bureau, pet scams have dramatically increased in recent years with 80 percent of pet ads possibly being fake. Fraudulent puppy sellers post deceptive online advertisements for non-existent litters and impersonate legitimate breeders to exploit prospective pet owners. Pet sale bans have made the issue worse. After California passed a ban… Learn More
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New Requirements for Bringing Dogs into the U.S. Effective August 1, 2024
Starting August 1, 2024, the CDC will implement new regulations for importing dogs and cats into the United States. For more information and updates visit www.cdc.gov/dogtravel All dogs must: As of July 23, the CDC updated requirements to make it easier for dogs coming from rabies-free and low risk to travel into the United States.… Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Member Update on International Issues from the 33rd CITES Animals Committee Meeting
Geneva, Switzerland – Bob Likins, Chief Operating Officer of the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), is pleased to provide an update on key international issues discussed during the recent 33rd meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) Animals Committee. This meeting addressed several matters of significant concern… Learn More
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