News & Updates

Rhode Island Enacts Puppy Lemon Law

September 14, 2007

Consumers who purchase a puppy from a Rhode Island pet store are now entitled to specific remedies. Retailers are legally liable for anything attributable to the pet store within 20 days after the sale, and anything congenital or hereditary for a period of 2 years.

For more detailed information, Read the new law!.

Ohio Bill May Impose Uniform Pet Warranty

July 5, 2007

Senate Bill 173 was heard on June 26th, 2007 and further action may be taken by the committee. The bill could impose significant liability for those breeding locally or selling dogs in-store, including a statutory pet warranty. The warranty would make the pet store give full purchase price of the animal back as a refund within 21 days, if the consumer can show proof that the dog was examined within 14 days of date of purchase with a valid veterinary health certificate stating the animal was ill at the time of purchase. more »

D.C. Proposal set for Hearing

June 5, 2007

The Animal Protection Act proposed in the District of Columbia is set for a June 6th hearing. The act would amend current laws to substantially increase liability to any sellers of live animals, and even extend to sellers of pet products.

For more detailed information, visit the site of the bill.

Pet Food Recall List & Illness Symptoms

April 13, 2007

SIGNS OF ILLNESS: Symptoms found related to the pet food recall illness are listed below.

Lethargy

Loss of appetite

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Irregular water habits or no water consumption

Changes in your pets urination

This list is only a guideline, so please contact your vet immediately if you suspect your animal is ill.

For more detailed information, visit the U.S. Food & Drug Administration pet food recall page. more »

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News & Updates

Ohio Bill May Impose Uniform Pet Warranty

Senate Bill 173 was heard on June 26th, 2007 and further action may be taken by the committee. The bill could impose significant liability for those breeding locally or selling dogs in-store, including... more »

Another Great Trade Show

As always, everyone at the Pet Industry Spring Trade Show in Atlantic City was great. Thank you once again for stopping by our booth and visiting.

Illinois Considers New Requirements For Pet Dealers

The Illinois legislature is considering enacting a puppy lemon law that would mandate a pet warranty on every dog and cat sold by a pet dealer in the state. A committee hearing on the bill is set for March... more »

SuperZoo Trade Show

Thank you to everyone for making SuperZoo a wonderful trade show for us and stopping by our booth to visit.