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Pet Advocacy Network Urges NOAA to Reject Proposed Banggai Cardinalfish Import and Export Ban
Statement from Pet Advocacy Network Executive Vice President Robert Likins: “On behalf of the responsible pet care community in the United States, we urge the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reject its proposed 4(d) rule NOAA–NMFS–2023–0099 which would ban the import or export of the Banggai cardinalfish into and out of the United… Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Updates Small Animal Care Standards
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – August 16, 2023 – The Pet Advocacy Network today rolled out an updated version of its voluntary standards for breeders and distributors of small mammals, reptiles and birds, the Small Animal Care Standards, during an in-person session at the Super Zoo pet trade show in Las Vegas. First released in 2017, the… Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Condemns Oregon Pet Sale Ban
Statement from Pet Advocacy Network President and CEO Mike Bober: “By signing OR HB 2915 into law and banning new pet stores from offering puppies to Oregon families, Governor Kotek has eliminated a regulated and inspected source that gives pet owners peace of mind. This law leaves Oregonians seeking a specific breed of puppy more… Learn More
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Be an Agent of Change: Join the Pet Advocacy Network at the 6th Annual Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – July 24, 2023 – The Pet Advocacy Network invites the responsible pet care community to help shape the future of pet legislation by attending the Sixth Annual Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In on Wednesday, September 20. Last year, over 80 pet care professionals held nearly 100 meetings with members of Congress and… Learn More
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Pet Care Community Supports Florida Commissioners’ Decision to Reevaluate Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Rulemaking
Statement from Pet Advocacy Network President and CEO Mike Bober: “The responsible pet care community appreciates the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) sensible decision to postpone their vote on an ill-advised rulemaking proposal that would have crippled growth and competitiveness for the state’s pet businesses without reducing the invasive species problem. As part… Learn More
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Meet the Pets 2023 Brings Furry Stress Relief Back to Capitol Hill
On April 26, 2023, Pet Advocacy Network teamed up with Pet Partners, the nation’s leading organization in registering therapy animals for animal-assisted interventions, and the Pet Food Institute to offer Members of Congress and their staff a break from the stress of a busy session and an opportunity to experience the human-animal bond with therapy animals. Over 500 people involved in federal… Learn More
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