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S2-E61: Who Gets to Decide If You Can Own a Pet? | Alyssa Miller-Hurley, Pet Advocacy Network
Eric interviews Alyssa from the Pet Advocacy Network, an organization that represents the interests of pet owners and the professional pet care community. She explains that her primary role involves lobbying government officials to ensure that regulations concerning animals are based on scientific data rather than pure emotion. Throughout the conversation, Alyssa warns against the efforts of activist groups like PETA, who she claims are pushing for broad bans on the sale of all live animals, including fish and birds. The discussion highlights the negative consequences of such bans, such as the potential rise of unregulated black markets and the loss of expert guidance from specialized breeders.  Key Takeaways: Sign up for action alerts or join advocacy organizations like the Pet Advocacy Network to stay informed on legislation impacting pet ownership rights. Contact local and state lawmakers to urge that pet care regulations be based on scientific evidence rather than emotional arguments. Purchase pets from regulated, responsible sources like licensed breeders and pet stores that offer expert care guidance and transparent health histories. Establish an emergency disaster plan that includes specific evacuation protocols and supplies for every pet in your household. Commit to lifelong pet care to prevent animal surrenders and protect overall animal welfare.   π± Links & Resources π¨ Sign Up for Ericβs Email List https://forms.gle/QdcEbai6yPmpzhyn7 πΏ Pond Industry Resources The Pond Digger https://theponddigger.com/ Helix Pond Filtration http://helixpondfiltration.com/ Fitz Fish Ponds β Koi Trips https://fitzfishponds.com/koi-trips/ Pond Trade Magazine https://www.pondtrademag.com/ π± Connect The Pond Digger on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger The Pond Digger on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theponddigger Train With Triplett on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@trainwithtriplett π
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