
02/06/2025
As licensed pet groomers through the Professional Animal Care and Feline Association (P.A.C.F.A.), we’ve noticed that the PACFA is considering a rule change (attached as 19.5.3) that could have significant repercussions for our clients and customers. Our primary concern is pets that cannot receive vaccinantions due to exisisting medical issues, not to mention forcing vaccinations on pet parents who may not believe in doing them annually. We anticipate that this restriction would compel us to deny services to clients whose pets have autoimmune disorders or age-related complications that prevent vaccination. If the rule is implemented, pet owners will be mandated to vaccinate their pets against Distemper, Bordetella, and Parvovirus, eliminating their ability to select the specific vaccines or when to administer the vaccines they choose for their furry companions. Additionally, our service would be severely impacted by this rule change, as dogs are never “commingled” during our services.
Given these potential consequences, we’re reaching out to our valued clients who might be affected by this rule change to express our concerns to PACFA about the negative impact it would have on our ability to provide comprehensive care for the pets we groom. If you oppose this rule change as we do, please send a letter to PACFA at [email protected]. If you would like a “sample letter” please feel free to email us at ([email protected]) and we will be happy to provide one.
As always, the welfare of your pets remains our top priority, and we sincerely appreciate your unwavering support. Thank you!