Partnering for Better Fish Care This month, we’ve been strengthening our network by connecting and collaborating with more professionals in fish welfare, veterinary medicine, and science. Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve standards of care for pet fish. Proposed Legislation to Ban Fish as Prizes in NYC (Intro 963) Betta World For Bettas has been working with New York City Council Members Vickie Paladino and Frank Morano to support Intro 963, legislati

This month, we’re featuring Betta Life Rescue and Sanctuary, a betta fish rescue based in Hanover, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2024, the rescue provides individualized care for bettas in need and helps educate the public about proper fish care. 1. Tell us about your rescue I was personally taking in rehomed betta fish for a couple years when I realized how under-cared for they generally are, and that they are often seen more as a decoration than an individual being with their

Every year, countless live fish are given away as prizes at carnivals, fairs, and other games. Too often, these animals suffer from improper handling, inadequate care, neglect, and preventable deaths. Betta World For Bettas has been working with NYC Council Members Vickie Paladino and Frank Morano to support legislation that would ban live fish as prizes. This proposed legislation would amend the administrative code, which currently prohibits animals from being awarded as pri