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    Pet Advocacy Network Cheers Florida’s CS/HB7073, Enabling Tax Holidays for Pet Evacuation Supplies

    Tallahassee, Fla. – May 7, 2024 – The Pet Advocacy Network celebrates the passage and signing of CS/HB7073 in Florida, this bill, which amends Florida’s current tax law by creating two tax holidays for disaster preparedness pet supplies, stands as an important measure in safeguarding the welfare of pets during emergencies. “We want to commend… Learn More

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    Pet Advocacy Network Applauds Passage and Signing of VAHB 299, Eliminating Fees on Service Dogs

    Richmond, Va. – April 1, 2024 – The Pet Advocacy Network applauds the quick passage and recent signing of VA HB 299, sponsored by Delegate Jason Ballard, which gives localities the ability to eliminate licensing fees on service dogs who served in police law enforcement or a military capacity. “This legislation is a big win… Learn More

  • Pet Advocacy Network Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Care Community with Annual Awards

    Orlando, Fla. – March 19, 2024 – Today, the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) recognized six individuals and organizations for their extraordinary commitment to responsible pet care, animal health and wellbeing, and advocacy on behalf of pets. The awards were presented during the organization’s annual meeting on March 19 in Orlando, Fla. “The Pet Advocacy Network… Learn More

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    Pet Advocacy Network Applauds Governor Holcomb and the Indiana Legislature for Enacting the Highest Canine Welfare Standards

    Alexandria, Va. – Today, Indiana Governor Holcomb signed HB 1412, the Puppy Protection Act, into law to praise from across the pet care community. We are grateful to the sponsors of this legislation who worked tirelessly to raise animal welfare standards and support responsible pet businesses: Representative Beau Baird and Senators Blake Doriot and Jean… Learn More

  • Pet Advocacy Network Announces Two New Hires: Taylor Livelli as Government Affairs Manager and Danny Fitzpatrick as Director of Marketing and Communications

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 7th, 2023Media Contact:Danny Fitzpatrick Director of Marketing and Communications202-452-1525 x1080, [email protected] ALEXANDRIA, Va. – December 5th, 2023 – The Pet Advocacy Network is excitedto welcome on board Taylor Livelli as Manager of Government Affairs and DannyFitzpatrick as Director of Marketing and Communications. Both new hires comewith a breadth of policy experience and strong… Learn More

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    Pet Advocacy Network Statement in Response to NJ.com Pet Sale Ban Article

    Statement from Pet Advocacy Network President & CEO Mike Bober: “Thursday’s NJ.com article is simply another agenda-driven piece meant to mislead readers and promote a misguided, unnecessary sales ban. It advances a deliberately false narrative about pet shops in New Jersey, omits key facts, and fails to adequately explain the extensive state and federal regulatory… Learn More


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