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Elizabeth Kunzelman Brings Decades of Experience in Pet Care Community Washington, D.C. – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) announced the appointment of Elizabeth Kunzelman as a Senior Policy Advisor, where she will support PAN’s lobbying and advocacy efforts. Her addition comes at a time when the pet care industry faces mounting regulatory and legislative Learn More

The Board of Directors of the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) has unanimously approved a series of leadership appointments and officer transitions designed to strengthen the organization’s governance and advance its long-term advocacy mission. Following formal Board action by unanimous written consent, PAN approved the appointment of John Mellace of Pet Express to the Board of Learn More

Measure to Protect Canine Welfare Included in House Farm Bill Washington, DC – Today the Pet Advocacy Network applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Healthy Dog Importation Act as part of the Farm Bill. The House passed the Farm Bill on Thursday by a 224-200 vote.  The Healthy Dog Importation Act empowers Learn More

Pet Advocacy Network Urges House to Consider Alternative Focused on Oversight and Consumer Protection Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate passed S.3014, pushing forward legislation that would prohibit pet stores across the state from selling dogs and cats. The bill now heads to the House, where lawmakers will decide how the Commonwealth approaches the Learn More

Science-based Advocacy Keeps Popular Pet Fish Legal in the State Washington, D.C. — Last week, critical Arizona Game & Fish Article 4 (Live Wildlife) regulation revisions went into effect — and thanks to months of persistent advocacy by the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), glass catfish, pictus catfish, arowana, and several other beloved aquarium species will remain legally available Learn More

Decision to ban live animal sales hurts responsible pet stores and pushes sales underground ALEXANDRIA, Va. –– Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) slammed Denver’s new ban on the sale of cats and dogs, adopted by the City Council on Monday.  While there are no retail stores in Denver that currently sell puppies and kittens, supporters of the Learn More