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While the zika virus poses worrisome human health concerns, another potential health problem is brewing that threatens both
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New Jersey bill (S63) to repeal Pet Purchase Protection Act (PPPA) to be heard Thursday, June 23, 2016
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S63, previously discussed, will be heard this Thursday (June 23, 2016) by the NJ Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee at 10:00 AM in Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,…
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Kansas proposes law to regulate animal rescue organizations
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A new bill in Kansas would amend the Kansas pet animal ac, adding licensing and other requirements for animal rescue networks and pet animal foster homes.
House Bill No 2514…
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Republished from MMWR-Rabies in a Dog Imported from Egypt with a Falsified Rabies Vaccination Certificate — Virginia, 2015
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Julie R. Sinclair, DVM1; Ryan M. Wallace, DVM2; Karen Gruszynski, DVM3; Marilyn Bibbs Freeman, PhD4; Colin Campbell, DVM5; Shereen Semple, MS5; Kristin Innes, MPH5; Sally…
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Pet stores in Camden County, NJ may soon be a distant memory
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According to the Courier-Post, Camden County, New Jersey, appears to be on the brink of adopting a resolution to ban pet store sales of purebred and specially bred dogs…
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Animal Importers-for adoption or sale-New Regulations under review
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New Jersey legislators are considering a bill that would require increased regulation over animal shelters and rescues in New Jersey, and anyone else importing animals into the state for sale…
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NAIA study confirms fewer dogs, scarce purebreds in US animal shelters
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The number of dogs entering US shelters has reached an all-time low, and the number of purebred…
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Pet Store Bans, Open Letter to Local Politicians
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Written by guest blogger, Sheila Kessler, Esq., principal at Animal Legal Resources
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Adoption Denied
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A family was denied the ability to adopt a dog because the neighborhood they lived in was not considered “suitable” by the rescue organization according to Randy Mac and Amy …
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More Legal Challenges to Pet Store Bans
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Pet stores in Chicago will reportedly challenge a law in Chicago, set to “take full force and effect on March 5, 2015” as announced by the city clerk last year…
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