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AJR 182·NJ·house

Designates May of each year as "Pet Appreciation Month" and third full week of May of each year as "Pet Adoption Week" in New Jersey.

In CommitteeFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Murphy, Carol A. (D)
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AAN

May 14, 2026

Summary

The joint resolution declares May each year as Pet Appreciation Month and the third full week of May as Pet Adoption Week across the state. It asks the governor to issue an annual proclamation and urges officials and citizens to hold activities that celebrate pets and promote shelter adoptions. The goal is to highlight pets' health benefits and ease pressure on animal shelters.

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