ACTION ALERT: Utah herp regulations

The Division of Wildlife Resources of the Utah Department of Natural Resources has issued proposed changes to the State’s wildlife regulations regarding reptiles and amphibians (herps). While we do not believe the problems created with the proposal are...
ACTION ALERT: Ban in Natchez, Mississippi

ACTION ALERT: Ban in Natchez, Mississippi

All local animal owners need to review the proposal and contact city officials as this proposal affects all animals. Natchez, Mississippi has proposed a blanket ban on all “exotic” animals and also common livestock. There are also new permits and...

ACTION ALERT: Pennsylvania Animal Program Ban SB928

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 928 is like many of the “Traveling Animal Act” bans we have seen proposed this year, but it manages to go even further. This bill is more than a ban on travel with animals which would include educational outreach programs. It bans...

L.A. Exotic Animal Act Ordinance August 2019

UPDATE 10/3/19: The next hearing of the Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee will be October 16 @ 2:00 PM. Please try to attend and voice opposition! Details below. DATE: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 @ 2:00 PM LOCATION:  Los Angeles City Hall Room 1060 200 North...

ACTION ALERT: Branson, MO

UPDATE 5/19/21: The most recently announced meeting is for Ward l and will take place on May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Clay Cooper Theater, located at 3216 W. 76 Country Blvd. UPDATE 5/1/21: This ordinance is still being discussed and here is a new article on the...

New York state proposed regulation changes

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing changes to Title 6 (Environmental Conservation), Chapter 1 (Fish & Wildlife), Part 180 (Miscellaneous Regulations). This proposal takes many reptile and other species currently heavily...