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| Exiting Gov. Ted Strickland orders ban on exotic pets - Chillico Gazette Posted: 08 Jan 2011 03:27 AM PST COLUMBUS -- Exiting Gov. Ted Strickland banned new exotic pets Thursday in one of the few remaining states without such a restriction, and allowed existing pets to be kept only under tough new rules. Although Strickland's emergency executive order is only effective for 90 days, Gov.-elect John Kasich said he saw no immediate reason to reverse it after he takes office Monday. Ohio was one of fewer than 10 states remaining where wild pet ownership was virtually unchecked. Strickland's order called for a ban on the future ownership, breeding, sale, trade or barter of wild animals "that are dangerous to human health and safety." People who already own exotic pets will now have to register them with the state and will be barred from breeding or selling their boas, chimpanzees, tigers, bears and other wild animals. The order fulfills Strickland's end of a deal brokered by his administration with the Humane Society of the United States, other animal rights groups and Ohio's agribusiness industry. The agreement prompted the Humane Society to withdraw a ballot issue containing a litany of restrictions on pet ownership and treatment and livestock care. In a statement, he said the agreement "will keep Ohio's vital agriculture industry profitable while appropriately updating animal care standards." "This rule will help protect Ohioans from deaths and serious injuries caused by attacks from dangerous wild animals held in private ownership," he said. In August, an animal trainer in Lorain County was mauled to death in a well-publicized attack by a black bear. The animal was properly registered under existing Ohio law. But the state has some of the nation's weakest restrictions on exotic pets and among the highest number of injuries and deaths caused by them, found an Associated Press review last year. Humane Society President and CEO Wayne Pacelle commended Strickland's order in a statement Thursday. "Dangerous wild animals do not belong in the backyards and basements of private citizens," he said. "It's bad for the animals and dangerous for people. This emergency order is good for Ohio, and we look forward to seeing it implemented in the months ahead." Dan Brodbeck, an exotic pet enthusiast who works at the Jungle Island pet store in south Columbus, called the ban ridiculous. "When you're talking alligators and crocodilians, if you do your research, there's a hundred times more dog bites and attacks than any alligator or crocodilian has ever done," he said. "My son's first pet was an alligator, and I think he's a better person for it. It gave him a respect for the animals." Brodbeck also said exotic animals are losing habitat and sometimes being cared for in captivity is their best chance at survival. As an emergency measure, Strickland's order is temporary -- running through March 6. However, Kasich said Thursday he supports the ban in concept. "We don't want exotic animals here where somebody's bringing something in and then some neighbor gets hurt. So we'll look at it," he said during a news conference announcing three new cabinet directors. "It sounds reasonable, but just let me take a look at it. I would be inclined to say we should continue it." The Humane Society had threatened to revisit its ballot issue if terms of its deal with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and other agriculture interests weren't met by Dec. 31. The measure would have placed restrictions on the crating and care of livestock that raised concern among farmers. Instead, farm groups spearheaded creation of a state livestock care standards board that is now up and running and hammering out standards with input from both sides. It requires owners who want to keep exotic pets they have now to register the animals by May 1, and once a year after that. It exempts certain zoos and animal preserves from the ban on ownership, breeding and sale. The ban will be carried out by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife. ------ Online: Gov. Ted Strickland: http://governor.ohio.gov This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Jefferson County Adoptable Pets - St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted: 08 Jan 2011 04:03 AM PST Below is a list of animals ready to adopt from the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. When inquiring about a specific animal, use the identification number listed behind each animal description. 1. No. 141655 — Feline, gray/white, young, needs a good home. 2. No. 143054 — White/gray kitten, very playful. 3. No. 143058 — Feline, gray, a very beautiful cat. 4. No. 141186 — Female terrier/hound, white/black, a little shy at first, but start talking and she loves you. 5. No. 142996 — Female pit bull/Lab mix, brown/white, a nice dog. 6. No. 143160 — Female yellow Lab mix, a great family pet, will not last long. 7. No. 142589 — Female American bulldog mix, black, a must see, will not last long. 8. No. 143208 — Male Lhasa Apso/poodle mix, already neutered, white, cute face, friendly. ADOPTION FEES Dogs and cats: $135 Fee includes spaying/neutering, first set of vaccinations, one-year rabies vaccine, heartworm/feline leukemia test, avid microchip, fecal exam and complete health exam. Animals that have already been altered will have a $50 adoption fee and still be sent to the vet. The Jefferson County Animal Shelter is located at 7105 Shelter Road, Barnhart. Operating hours are: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday — Wednesday; noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The phone number is 636-797-5577. You can view all of these pets at petfinder.com. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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