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National Reptile Awareness Day Is Oct 21: Five Things To Know About Reptile Pets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alexandria, Va. – October 14, 2020 – In celebration of National Reptile Awareness Day on October 21, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) is spreading the word that with informed selection and proper care, reptiles such as lizards, snakes and turtles can make the perfect pet companion. Reptiles have advantages over… Learn More
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Statement On The Heroes Act Provisions That Threaten Pet Ownership From Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council President And CEO Mike Bober
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and the responsible pet care community support the provisions in H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, that provide relief to those suffering from the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, Section 402—Trade of Injurious Species and Species That Pose a Risk to Human Health—goes beyond that… Learn More
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Statement On Illegal Marine Ornamental Fish Collection Arrest From Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Vice President Of Government Affairs Bob Likins
“The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council has learned that the Hawaii Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) has made an arrest for the illegal collection of marine ornamental fish. We applaud Hawaiian law enforcement’s diligent monitoring of the fishery and swift enforcement action against all violators of current laws. PIJAC supports the efforts of… Learn More
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Pet Care Community Adapts To COVID-19 ‘New Normal’ With Additional Safety Measures To Ensure Our Nation’s Pets Are Cared For
Businesses focus on serving customers, pets, employees and communities safely and effectively as closure mandates lift- [Washington, D.C.] – June 8, 2020 – The responses from a nationwide survey of pet businesses show a pet care community that quickly adapted to the “new normal”; effectively balancing the need for workplace and customer safety with the… Learn More
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Infographic From Pet Care Community Offers Tips For Keeping “Pandemic Pets” As Things Get Back To Normal-ish
Leading pet care organizations join together to help pet owners and fosters – WASHINGTON, DC – Pets helped us cope with the pandemic by easing stress, fighting depression and loneliness, giving us reasons to exercise and play, and just being great companions. Now that stay-at-home orders are lifting, America’s pet care community is sharing an… Learn More
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Statement: First Pets To Test Positive For COVID-19 In United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Gwyn Donohue, Director of Communications and Public Affairs [email protected], 202-452-1525 x1080 Statement from Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council President and CEO Mike Bober on First Pets to Test Positive for COVID-19 in United States “We at the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council have learned from the public health experts at… Learn More
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