Attention: IBPSA has received several strange email “bounce” notices that indicate there may be some sort of spam being sent out under our name. IBPSA has NOT sent any communications with the subject line: “Chase” or “Chase Bank.”
Notices for pet services businesses and IBPSA members:
- Webinar reminder: Tofu litter; A clean, green kennel solution <Link>
- In the IBPSA blog: website compliance, best people and profits in grooming services, pheromone based products, and partnership with partner with Gallagher, which offers affordable and comprehensive health insurance and pharmacy solutions for members
- October 16th Animal Health Digest Bulletin <Link>
Source: IBPSA, October 20, 2025. Link. Legislative updates:
- New York Assembly Bill A9123 – Referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee
Would provide for the licensing, inspection and regulation of animal boarding kennels; authorizing the department of agriculture and markets to license, inspect and regulate animal boarding kennels.
- Massachusetts House Bill 1817 – Pending Joint Judiciary Hearing
Would standardize consideration of pets in divorce and separation; including division of costs, custody and control.
- Nevada Assembly Bill A418 – Passed
Requires each city council or other governing body of an incorporated city to adopt an ordinance requiring the owner or operator of a kennel, an animal rescue organization that handles pets or a commercial establishment engaged in the business of handling pets, including, without limitation, a breeder, a cattery, a retailer, a pet groomer or a dealer, to complete (biannually) a training course on handling pets in a manner prescribed by the city council or other governing body
of the incorporated city.