<p>Self-Quarantined but Not Alone Archaeologists believe humans began keeping pets over 10,000 years ago. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owner Survey over 84 million households (68%) own at least one pet.* When you add up all fish, small animals, birds, reptiles, dogs, cats and horses there are approximately 390 million […]</p>
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<p>Sending the Wrong Message: Humane Society of the United States asks Lawmakers to Prioritize Closing Pet Stores During COVID This message was not about COVID-19, the $2 trillion-dollar stimulus bill or the looming economic recession and resulting increase in unemployment. The message from Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) CEO Kitty Block was […]</p>
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<p>IN FRISCO, TEXAS, EDUCATION BRINGS PROGRESSIVE REGULATIONS On January 21 the Frisco, Texas City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance to strengthen pet store regulations in the city. What began as a polarizing debate about retail pet sales concluded with an education on what constitutes best practices in retail pet store management. Not […]</p>
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<p>What is Driving the Emotionally Charged Demands to Ban the Sales of Regulated Pets From Pet Stores? Is it a desire to improve animal welfare or is it to appease special interest groups? It can’t be both. -Joe Watson, President and CEO of Petland Inc. Across America today, approximately 300-communities and 3-states have banned the sales of […]</p>
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<p>False Promises Create Unintended Consequences Over the past 10 years animal welfare organizations have continued to advocate for the adoption of homeless dogs and have had impressive, measurable success. The American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey* reports a drastic increase in the number of dogs adopted via shelter or rescue. A […]</p>
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<p>2019 Dog Bite Fatality: Elderly Woman Dies After Dog Attack in Suffield; Attack Occurred at Home of Animal Activist Pit Bull Belongs to HSUS Senior State Director Annie Hornish Janet D’Aleo, 95-years old, died Wednesday after a dog attack in Suffield. Appeals Destruction Order UPDATE 11/26/19: Suffield Police have completed their investigation after a pit bull […]</p>
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<p>Pretending To Be a Veterinarian Doesn’t Help Animals -Ed Sayres, Director of Animal Welfare Education at Petland Inc., former President of American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) I thought there was consensus among all animal welfare organizations that falsifying veterinary reports was not in the best interest of the welfare of companion […]</p>
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<p>Petland Inc., the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Ohio Forum for Companion Animals (OFCA), the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) recently hosted the seventh annual Dog Breeder Symposium in Walnut Creek, Ohio. More than 250 professional and hobby breeders from three states were in attendance. “Petland […]</p>
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<p>PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA The Name Game September 11, 2019 at 7:46 AM Here’s a question I often get asked: “What’s the relationship between Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and American SPCA (ASPCA), Humane Society of U.S. (HSUS), and other national-sounding groups?” The question often comes as those organizations send mail asking for […]</p>
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<p>Fundraiser for cystic fibrosis April 6 at Greenfield VFW Ranch; Petland of Chillicothe thanked for support By Jean Little, M.Ed. Greenfield Elementary School Over the weekend, we had an amazing experience at Petland in Chillicothe, and I truly believe that we should not only thank them in a big way, but also make sure that […]</p>
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<p>Petland applauds the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) March 21, 2019 announcement seeking public comment on proposed updates to the Animal Welfare Act. The Animal Welfare Act is a federal law that establishes the regulations of commercial dog kennels, dealers, research facilities and exhibitors. “Petland has a proud history of advocating for enhanced meaningful […]</p>
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<p> Wednesday, March 13th Petland Pembroke Pines donated a Mal-Shi puppy to a woman with sick cell anemia. The hypoallergenic puppy is a cross between a Maltese and Shih Tzu. The donation is a part of Petland franchisee Luis Marquez’s resolution to assist South Floridians fighting illnesses. Last year, Marquez gifted two puppies to Sebastian […]</p>
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