Pet Advocacy & Wellness

Pets and Animals cannot speak for themselves, but you can speak for them.

Animals depend on humans to protect them, advocate for their well-being, and ensure they are treated with the compassion, dignity, and respect they deserve. Advocacy is more than an act of kindness—it is a responsibility you carry as pet care professionals.  Whether you are advocating for stronger industry standards, supporting safer products and practices, encouraging responsible legislation, or simply spreading awareness within your community and among your professional peers, your voice can make a difference.

As pet care professionals, there is a responsibility to stay educated about the safety of the products, tools, equipment, and procedures we use. We should continually evaluate our practices, follow established safety standards, and avoid exposing pets to unnecessary risk. Professional education and informed advocacy are essential parts of providing responsible, compassionate care.

Advocacy can take many forms. It may mean contacting lawmakers about legislation that affects animal welfare, supporting organizations working to improve pet safety, educating clients about responsible safe care, demanding manufacturers supply safe products, reporting unsafe products or practices, or sharing reliable information with fellow professionals & peers.

Most importantly, advocacy means being willing to speak up when something could put an animal at risk.

Below is a collection of leading organizations, advocates, educators, and resources within the pet care industry. These resources can help pet care professionals stay informed, strengthen their knowledge, promote safer practices, and become stronger advocates for the animals entrusted to their care.

Learn. Question. Educate. Advocate. Protect.

Be a voice for those who cannot speak.

Humane World for Animals – Humane World for Animals | Humane World for Animals

Pet Advocacy Network – https://petadvocacy.org/

Pet Advocacy Network Membership – https://network.petadvocacy.org/about

Paws over Profits – www.PawsOverProfits.org

Injured Pets – www.injured.dog

The Inside Scoop – www.InsideScoop.pet

NaturallyHealthyPets.com – www.NaturallyHealthyPets.com

Pet Summits – www.PetSummits.com

Safe Vet Meds – www.SafeVetMeds.org

Pet Advocare – www.PetAdvocare.com

HemoPet – www.HemoPet.org

Animal Law – Animal Legal & Historical Center

Animal Legal Defense Fund – About Us – Animal Legal Defense Fund

Dogs Naturally Magazine – Dogs Naturally – Natural Dog Health And Nutrition

Beagle Freedom Project – Beagle Freedom Project – Freedom + Family. #RescueLifestyle. “Rescue. Rehab. Repeat.”

FDA Modernization Act

COMPACT Act

https://greatergood.com/blogs/petitions/flea-tick-drug-seizures-petition

https://greatergood.com/blogs/news/flea-tick-drug-seizures?_pos=2&_psq=flea+and+tick&_psid=b2344145e&_ss=e

Support Cruelty Free Companies and Products

Support Gentle Pet Care Providers

Helpful Resources

State by State Rabies Exemption Rules

Table of Rabies Vaccination Laws | Animal Legal & Historical Center

Rabies Vaccination and Exemption Laws for Dogs | Animal Legal & Historical Center

State by State Pet CBD Guidelines

Pet CBD Guidelines in All 50 States | 2026 Guide – Lolahemp

Hemp and 2026 Rules

https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/LSB/PDF/LSB11424/LSB11424.1.pdf

https://cannintel.com/laws/federal-cannabis-overhaul-signed-into-law-july-2026

https://www.holistapet.com/blogs/pet-cbd/is-pet-cbd-legal

https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/aph-cannabis-resources-report-v3-2026.pdf