• About BCR
  • News
  • News @ BCR
  • Rescues
  • Issues
  • Cat Laws
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
  • Login
  • Register
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
Home News World

City of Thorold bans future possession of big cats, primates & more inappropriate pets

BCR by BCR
December 25, 2013
in News World
0
0
SHARES
3
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

Monkeys, reptiles and other exotic animals OK for Thorold property
But JP says no more can be brought onto rural site

By Karena Walter, Standard Staff

More than 30 exotic animals, including a dozen monkeys and a three-legged jaguar, will be allowed to stay on a rural Thorold property until they die natural deaths.

You might also like

Cub Petting Shame

Rules

GoFree

But the owner of the animals must keep them in appropriate pens and can’t display them to the public.
A justice of the peace made the ruling after Sharon Morabito and the City of Thorold came to an agreement about the fate of the animals, whose current home contravenes a zoning bylaw.
“We basically grandfathered those current animals, but we have not allowed any more animals to be brought in,” said Frank Fabiano, the city’s chief administrative officer.
Morabito pleaded guilty last month to using lands zoned agricultural for an animal sanctuary contrary to Thorold’s planning act.
A report on the court decision, which came down last month, was given to Thorold councillors this week.
The city charged Morabito with the bylaw infraction after police discovered the animals in good condition during a non-related incident at the 20-acre property she owns at Kottmeier and Holland Rds.
While there is no bylaw prohibiting exotic animals, the city did not give permission to create an animal sanctuary and the property was not zoned for animal habitat.
Under the negotiated settlement and court order, Morabito will be allowed to keep all the identified exotic animals on the property — with the exception of a lion cub — until they die or are relocated to other facilities.
The lion cub is supposed to be off the property with three months following the April 6 order.
Fabiano said Morabito is trying to find a home for it at a zoo.

The court has allowed the city to do compliance spot checks with 72-hour notice, using photos of the existing 33 animals on the site.

“When we do site inspections, we’ll bring them with us to make sure they are those animals and no other new ones are there,” Fabiano said.
The tally lists two blue and gold parrots and 12 primates, including three baboons.
The property also houses a jaguar, the lion cub and 17 reptiles, including three boas, a tarantula, three bearded dragons and two tortoises.
Under the court order, all animals must be maintained in appropriate pens or enclosures and cannot run at large or be displayed to the public.
The animals must not be permitted to breed.
In November, Morabito’s husband, Chris, told The Standard the family had to euthanize three lions and six monkeys because the city denied their application for an exotic pet sanctuary.
He said the sanctuary was intended to be an education and rehabilitation refuge for sick, old or abandoned animals. The animals were mostly from homes and farms in Niagara where they lived as pets.
The family said it was unable to find an accredited zoo that would take the animals, so they had to take the drastic action.
The police discovery of the animals in October 2009 prompted hot debate in the city over the need for an exotic pet ban or bylaw.
Fabiano said the city wanted to get the court case completed before it looked at the details of creating a new bylaw.
He said licensing exotic animals is a complex issue.
“We are entertaining it, but it will be some time before we put our minds around it,” he said.
kwalter@stcatharinesstandard.ca
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3111038

 

Previous Post

Saving Big Cats in the News

Next Post

Leopard Mauls Child at Kansas Zoo

BCR

BCR

Big Cat Rescue is Caring for Cats and Ending the Trade

Related Posts

Cub Petting Shame
Cat Laws

Cub Petting Shame

January 17, 2021
492
Be Safe Out There!
How To Start A Sanctuary

Rules

March 31, 2020
30
Big Cat Rescue does bobcat rehab and release of native, Florida bobcats.
Articles by BCR

GoFree

March 29, 2020
126
Nik Tiger being Xrayed
How To Start A Sanctuary

What is a day like at Big Cat Rescue?

June 30, 2020
17
Cougars at Big Cat Rescue
Memorials

Artemis

January 28, 2020
57
Next Post

Leopard Mauls Child at Kansas Zoo

Leave a Reply

  • Default Comments (0)
  • Facebook Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Help Feed Big Cats

One of the best ways to help is through general donations that can be used however it is most needed at the time.To make a general donation just click the Donate Now button below.  This is the best way to give as it has the lowest credit card processing fees and is immediate help for the cats.

Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

Take Action Against Abuse

Shop To Save Big Cats

More From BigCatRescue

  • Rescue Missions
  • About Big Cat Rescue
  • Big Cat Rescue News
  • Reviews
  • Our Recent Work
  • Sanctuary FAQs
  • Big Cat TV

Sanctuary Cats

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Big Cat Information

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Ways to Help

  • Newsletter SignUp
  • Donate Now
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • View AMP Versioin
No Result
View All Result
  • 2018 Appeal
  • About BCR
  • About our Cookies
  • BCR in the Media
  • Big Cat Rescue Caring for Cats and Ending the Trade
  • Big Cat Times
  • Blog
  • Board of Directors
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Credentials
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Embed Link
  • GET THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT CUB PETTING
  • Global Big Cat News
  • Intern Program
  • Kids
  • Latest from Big Cat Rescue
  • Licensing
  • Map
  • Map of Big Cat Owners
  • Netflix
  • News about Big Cats
  • News Gallery
  • News@BCR
  • Our Video Series
  • PressRoom
  • Privacy Policy
  • Rescues
  • Search result
  • Series Archive – Default header
  • Shop
  • SnowLeopard
  • Social Stream
  • Staff
  • Teachers
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Terms of Use
  • Test Gravity
  • USFWS
  • Vets
  • Videos archive
  • Get Involved
    • Automatic
    • Sponsorships
    • Volunteer
      • AdvoCats
      • Click to Feed
      • Intern
    • Legacy
    • Roar! Speak Out for Big Cats
    • Ink
  • Finances
  • How We Started
  • Abuse Issues
    • Issues
      • Exhibitions
      • Private Ownership of Big Cats
      • Zoos
      • White Tigers
      • Circus
      • Fur
      • Trophy Hunting
      • Canned Hunting
      • Why Regulations Don’t Work
  • Our Evolution
  • Photos & Facts
  • Videos
  • Our Volunteers
  • Your Privacy
  • Donate
  • Site Map
  • Field Trips

© Copyright 2021 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Add New Playlist