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Bill Would Have Driven Pets, Families Into Black Market Washington, D.C. – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network thanked the Delaware legislature for passing an amended version of House Bill 131, which will save small pet businesses that were under threat of closing.  As originally written, House Bill 131 would have banned licensed and inspected pet… Learn More

Pet Advocacy Network Calls for Passage of Federal Farm Bill With Healthy Dog Provision to Help Prevent Spread of Disease Washington, DC – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), an association representing the responsible pet care community, urged the Senate to pass a Farm Bill with the Healthy Dog Importation Act (HDIA). The call comes… Learn More

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