Proposed New Jersey Assembly Bill A5715 (the “Rescue Animal Disclosure Act” or the “Bill”) which would provide for the regulation of animal rescue organizations and facilities (“Animal Rescue”) in New
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CDC prohibits entry of dogs into the United States from 113 high-risk rabies-endemic countries/states
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CDC announced that it will prohibit the entry of dogs into the United States from the countries listed below beginning on July 14, 2021 unless CDC provides advance written approval…
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The Dog Days of Summer at the New York Times-Part 2
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In “Dogs Are Not Here for Our Convenience,” an op-ed by Alexandra Horowitz published by the NYT on September 4, 2019, Dr. Horowitz questions the “widespread policies of desexing dogs,…
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Rocky’s Law in New Jersey Requires Significant Amendments Before Adoption-Part I
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Rocky’s Law, S3551 and its companion A5040, would require the mandatory registration of animal rescue organizations, as opposed to the current laws providing for voluntary registration. They would also…
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New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee Vote for the Homes for Animal Heroes Act
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The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee unanimously voted to release the Homes for Animal Heroes Act (S2826) from committee. The bill would requires institutions of higher education…
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The importance of studying human behavior related to pet adoptions and its unintended impact on animal health and welfare.
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The unfortunate and misguided bans of sales of professionally and purposely-bred dogs throughout the United States (which as previously described violates the constitutional rights of many and exposes people and…
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Some dogs may be unsuitable for adoption
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While rescue and adoption have largely replaced traditional pet sales, these marketing channels have increasing risks, especially since the “no-kill shelter” movement is being promoted by many.
In addition to…
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Pet store owners will be criminals if California’s AB485 becomes law
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California AB485 will criminalize what has been considered lawful interstate commerce since at least 1966, when Congress first passed the Animal Welfare Act, 7. U.S.C. §2131 et seq.
“The…
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Other concerns about NJ Bill S3019
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I previously described concerns about S3019’s impact to veterinarians.
There are additional concerns about the impact of this bill to animal shelters and NJ taxpayers. And, it is inexplicable…
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Pet Stores Under Attack
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We are proud to represent the New York Pet Welfare Association, whose members include purposely-bred dog owners, breeders, wholesalers, pet stores and veterinarians from across the country. This association, like…
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