ALERT: Wake County, NC

ALERT: Wake County, NC

Wake County, North Carolina may be proposing a ban on certain reptiles and exotic animals. Local residents should engage with their Board of Commissioner representatives ASAP. A county law would apply to all unincorporated areas (those living outside of city limits)...
ALERT: Wake County, NC

ALERT: Raleigh, NC

UPDATE 7/5/22: The Raleigh City Council has approved the new Dangerous Wild Animals ordinance. It was a consent agenda item with no debate or discussion. Current owners must register animals by July 1, 2023. Read the final ordinance at...
ALERT: NC Exotic Animal Meeting

ALERT: NC Exotic Animal Meeting

ALERT: North Carolina Virtual Town Hall Meeting on venomous snakes, big cats, and other “exotic” animals When: Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:00 PM Eastern Time Register in advance for this meeting. You will receive an email with a link to attend the meeting...
ALERT: Wake County, NC

ALERT: North Carolina

UPDATE 8/4/21: A state bill is not going to happen in 2021 (nearly impossible to even be introduced). As we have already stated, it is too late in this session. However, Senators Nickel and Chaudhuri still plan to introduce a ban next session. Below is a link to a...
ALERT: Wake County, NC

Florida Lawsuit Update

Judge Cooper held a hearing today (July 2, 2021) regarding the motion for injunctive relief filed by USARK FL and our plaintiffs. This hearing only concerned our request for an injunction. This means no ruling was made on the merits of our case and that hearing will...