ALERT: Burlington, VT

ALERT: Burlington, VT

Nov 1, 2024

UPDATE 11/5/24: Thank you to those who opposed this overreaching and unjust ban. The Dog Task Force presenter did not include the proposal to ban tens of thousands of “exotic animals.” However, the Burlington Ordinance Committee highlighted the many...

ALERT: Hancock, MI

Oct 22, 2024

UPDATE 10/30/24: The ordinance passed as drafted. While we would have preferred to see some amendments to remove the ambiguity, the City did confirm that pet reptiles and other animals are not banned. If it is not clearly an “exotic animal” (see...
ALERT: Amelia County, VA

ALERT: Amelia County, VA

Oct 12, 2024

UPDATE 10/15/24: This meeting aims to discuss potential changes to the exotic animal ordinance. There is no draft ordinance, and this is just an initial discussion. Anyone with non-domesticated animals should attend, if possible. The Amelia County Board of Supervisors...
ALERT: Colorado

ALERT: Colorado

Oct 8, 2024

UPDATE 5/21/25: Colorado PACFA Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Date and Time: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 (MDT) (In-Person & Virtual) Registration link and more details at...

New Jersey Invasive Species Bill

Oct 8, 2024

New Jersey Senate Bill 1029 has been pref-filed for 2025. It establishes the NJ Invasive Species Council. The Council would be tasked with developing a list of regulated invasive species that are subject to permitting requirements. Those species would be banned...