PIJAC

 

MISSION
Promote the interests of the pet industry; develop aids to enhance humane and responsible care within the pet industry; represent members on international, national, state and local policy issues affecting the industry ; act as national advocate for the industry on matters of public policy; develop minimum standards for the housing, maintenance, and care of companion pets; sponsor educational programs; provide media relations and maintain information clearing-house.

ROLE

Provide liaison with and represent the industry before the Congress, state legislatures, Federal and state regulatory agencies and foreign governments.

Work with environmental organizations, animal welfare organizations and humane societies in areas of mutual interest.

Participate in international conferences.

Emphasize the importance of a pet industry through dissemination of information, testimony, policy positions, media.

Serve as a reliable national resource for the media, the pet industry and the general public to ensure access to facts on the pet industry.

SERVICES

Identify emerging problems affecting the trade of, ownership of and well-being of companion animals and make recommendations to respond to such issues.

Provide liaison with federal, state and local legislative/regulatory bodies.

Monitor and analyze federal, state and local laws/regulations.

Alert, inform and educate the industry and the public.

PIJAC publications include: Petletter, the industry's only monthly newsletter, provides latest news on key issues; pet Alert, a time-sensitive alert on proposed laws/regulations; PIJAC UPDATE, updated comments on issues and laws/regulations; Reference Manuals on species identification and disease/illness/disorder recognition.

Sponsors industry certification programs for individuals providing animal care and husbandry.

Offers in-store training video series and other training materials for pet store personnel.

Anaheim - September 23-24, 2006

Contact Info
Bob Ashley Phone: 517-487-5595 E-mail: shirts@ecouniverse.com	Brian Potter Phone: 708-932-8044 Fax:  773-376-0481 E-mail:  bap267@aol.com	Snail Mail: NARBC 2614 S. Montgomery Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632