Because
Pets
Matter.

We are the policy voice of the responsible pet care community, advocating for pet care priorities at the local, state, federal and international levels.

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Policy Priorities

Advocacy

Pet Health & Availability

Ensuring pet lovers have access to healthy, well-treated pets and the products & services needed to care for them.

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Pet Ownership Barriers

Challenging barriers that prevent pet owners, businesses, and hobbyists from the joys and rights of pet ownership.

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Environmental Stewardship

Using educational outreach and policy to bring science-based best practices to the pet care community.

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Human-Animal Bond

Making sure everyone can experience the wide-ranging benefits of the human-animal bond.

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The Latest News

  • Press Release.

    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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    In-Person Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In a Huge Success

    On September 21 nearly 100 pet professionals came to Capitol Hill for the Pet Advocacy Network’s Fifth Annual Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In—about 30% more than last year’s virtual fly-in participants. Participants traveled from throughout the country to advocate for the value of pets to Members of Congress and their staff. The day began with… Learn More


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