Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in a mutually beneficial relationship. However, the benefits of pet ownership come with obligations.

Ownership and/or Possession and Appropriate Disposition of Wild and Exotic Pet Species or Their Hybrids

Pet Demographic Sourcebook data on top and bottom 10 states for pet ownership

Hundreds of wildfires are burning in California, forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate and affecting air quality as far away as Nebraska.

Model Bill and Regulations to Assure Appropriate Care for Dogs Intended for Use as Pets

The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a good deal of uncertainty into our lives, as well as the lives of our pets. As people shelter at home, adopt…

AVMA Policy on Wildlife-Livestock Interactions.

To protect animal, human, and environmental health, the AVMA supports the use of appropriate surveillance and control measures on international…

Preamble Recent research is demonstrating various benefits of companion animals to people's well-being, personal growth, and quality of life. In…

The population of dogs and cats in the U.S. exceeds the capacity of our society to care and provide homes for them as companion animals.