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Pet Advocacy Network Condemns Denver’s “Pet Prohibition”
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
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Pet Advocacy Network Slams West Hollywood’s Sweeping “Pet Prohibition”
Decision to ban live animal sales hurts responsible pet stores and pushes sales underground ALEXANDRIA, Va. –– Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) strongly condemned the West Hollywood City Council’s passage of Ordinance No. 25-21, which drastically expands the city’s ban on live animal sales to include birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, arachnids, hermit crabs,… Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Testifies Against Harmful Proposed Legislation in Massachusetts
The Pet Advocacy Network gave testimony in Massachusetts against Senate Bill 1263 and House Bill 1764, which threaten to harm pet businesses. Alisa Clements, Deputy Director of Outreach and Advocacy, provided the testimony to the Joint Committee on Judiciary. Senate Bill 1263 would allow plaintiffs to sue for up to $30,000 in damages in cases involving an “unnecessary or… Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Submits Testimony Opposing Proposed Arizona Pet Fish Restrictions
Proposed Fish Ban Not Based in Science Alexandria, Va. – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) announced it had submitted testimony to the Arizona Game and Fish Department pushing back against proposed changes to the Arizona Administrative Code that would prohibit popular species of pet fish from being owned in the state. “Invasive species policy… Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Appoints Sandy Moore as CEO
Industry veteran tapped to lead policy and advocacy association Alexandria, Va. – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) announced the appointment of Sandy Moore as its Chief Executive Officer. Moore brings over 30 years of experience as a leader in the pet and aquaculture industries, with a focus on ethical animal trade practices and sustainability. … Learn More
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Pet Advocacy Network Slams PETA’s Lawsuit Over Breed Standards for French Bulldogs, Other Breeds
Misguided Policy Condemns Some of America’s Favorite Breeds, Limits Responsible Pet Ownership Alexandria, Va. – On Tuesday, the radical animal liberation group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sued the American Kennel Club (AKC) for upholding standards for French bulldogs, pugs, dachshunds, and other beloved breeds. According to the Associated Press, PETA claims the… Learn More
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