With rescue and shelter programs expanding across the U.S., some states want pet food companies to share in the financial burden.
Andrea Gantz | Petfood Industry
Several states have subsidized programs to neuter or rehome companion animals or address animal abuse and neglect, and recently, more states are proposing to adopt similar efforts. While noble in cause, several of these states’ means for solving these social issues involves increasing taxes on pet food manufacturers. The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) believes that the costs of these efforts should not be borne by the pet food industry through legislatively mandated taxation and has worked to defeat several of these state bills, which ultimately impacts the costs of purchasing pet food and treats for all citizens.
