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Today at Big Cat Rescue May 22 Big Cat Ban Passes in Ohio

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February 5, 2018
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Tiger Flavio Applauds the Passage of SB 310 the Ohio Big Cat Ban

Tiger Flavio Applauds the Passage of SB 310 the Ohio Big Cat Ban

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Exotic-animal bill heads to Kasich

after approval by House, Senate

 

Tiger Flavio Applauds the Passage of SB 310 the Ohio Big Cat Ban
Tiger Flavio Applauds the Passage of SB 310 the Ohio Big Cat Ban

A law regulating ownership and sale of exotic animals in Ohio is on its way to Gov. John Kasich for his signature.

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The Ohio Senate this afternoon voted 31-0 to agree with changes made by the Ohio House, which a few hours earlier approved Senate Bill 310 by an 89-7 vote.

Sen. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville, the sponsor of the measure, called it “a great step forward for public safety.”

While the bill got overwhelming support, state Rep. Terry Boose, R-Norwalk, was one of those voting against the bill. He said it would give Ohioans a “false sense of safety” that they will now be protected from another Zanesville.

The legislation was sparked by last fall’s escape of more than four dozen wild animals by owner Terry Thompson of Zanesville who set them free and then killed himself. Most of the animals, including large carnivores, were killed by law enforcement authorities to protect the public.

If Kasich signs the bill, a full ban on the acquisition, sale and breeding of restricted species would take effect 90 days after the measure is signed. Mandatory registration of exotic wild animals would kick in by the end of this year.

By Oct. 1, 2013, owners would have to obtain a permit and pay a fee to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. As of Jan. 1, 2014, owners without permits could have their animals seized through local humane societies.

Owners can continue to keep, breed and acquire snakes, although any on the restricted list must be registered with the state.

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http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/05/22/house-approves-exotic-animal-bill.html

 

Pa. Senate considers ban of dangerous exotic pets

 

HARRISBURG – The Humane Society of the United States is urging the state Senate to quickly pass a bill that would ban the private possession of dangerous exotic animals — including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, coyotes, bobcats, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, jaguars and primates.House Bill 1398, sponsored by Rep. Edward Staback, D-Lackawanna/Wayne, is in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Under current Pennsylvania law, it is legal to keep dangerous wild animals as pets provided the person purchases a permit from the Pennsylvania Game Commission to keep that animal. There is no requirement that the permit holder notify neighbors, local law enforcement or schools that the animal is being kept. There is very little regulatory oversight, according to the Humane Society.

The Humane Society recently released the results of an undercover investigation into GW Exotic Animal Park in Wynnewood, Okla., which revealed unwarranted breeding, tiger deaths and dangerous incidents involving paying customers and their children. The investigator witnessed or heard reports about numerous dangerous public interactions at the roadside zoo – some with a nearly full-grown tiger – including at least six cases where visitors were bitten or scratched.

The facility regularly takes tigers across state lines to shopping malls and other venues for photo opportunities with the public, according to the investigation. In 2008, GW Exotics shipped two 11-week-old tiger cubs to the Genesis Wildlife Center in NayAug Park in Scranton – a year before Genesis closed down.

“The tigers from GW Exotics may now be living in a Pennsylvania backyard,” said Sarah Speed, Pennsylvania state director for the Humane Society. “We should not wait until another tragedy occurs before adopting strict standards in the law. Pennsylvania’s lawmakers should act swiftly to pass this bill to protect residents and prevent animals from suffering in backyards and basements.”

In 2009 Kelly Ann Waltz was attacked and killed by her pet bear in Ross Township, Monroe County. Waltz also held a permit allowing her to keep a Bengal tiger and an African lion. Waltz was cleaning the bear’s 15-foot by 15-foot steel and concrete enclosure when she was attacked. A neighbor shot the bear after the attack.

Ohio lawmakers this week are considering legislation banning private citizens from acquiring dangerous wild animals as pets.

The Pennsylvania bill does apply to reptiles, amphibians, birds, deer, guinea pigs, ferrets, alpacas and other animals. To see the most recent version of the bill visit http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=B&BN=1398.

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_20676535/pa-senate-considers-ban-dangerous-exotic-pets

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5 responses to “Today at Big Cat Rescue May 22 Big Cat Ban Passes in Ohio”

  1. Veronica Dickey says:
    May 23, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Ohio has passed an important piece of legislation that will not only protect the public from dangerous wild animals, SB 310 will also protect the exotic pets from misguided owners who do not know or don't care about the proper care of these expensive, high-maintenance creatures. Hope to learn of similar legislation in Pennsylvania soon. I am proud that I played a small role in getting SB 310 passed by testifying as a private citizen on the last day.

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    • Cathy Cowan says:
      May 23, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      I am proud of you too Veronica! And relieved to see this legislation pass.

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    • Veronica Dickey says:
      May 23, 2012 at 12:59 pm

      It just feels good inside knowing I played a role, though very small in helping out these often abused exotic pets. Carole Baskin, Tim Harrison, Karen Minton, and yes you Cathy Cowan were the big players. I am starting to think, though you do not get the warm fuzzies from working on getting laws passed, no fuzzy kittens or furry puppies to snuggle with, working on getting animal legislation passed is the best way to help out a larger amount of animals-be they dogs, cats, large cats, chimps, farm animals, dolphins…

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    • Veronica Dickey says:
      May 23, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      Folks learn what the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) criterion is about and how it helps to protect the animals and keep the public safe http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/gfas/home/

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    • Veronica Dickey says:
      May 23, 2012 at 1:09 pm

      My suggestion is to donate to only GFAS certifed sanctuaries who deal with exotics. If they are not GFAS certified or working on getting certified-GFAS will help sancturaries meet the criteria, even gving them thousands of dollars to help with the expenses-do not donate to them.

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