ALERT: Houghton, MI
The Houghton City Council has proposed an animal ordinance covering many species, including chickens and bees. There is a rather vague definition for “exotic animal” (see below) that could lead to enforcement on some commonly kept animals. Bird feeding and...
ALERT: Illinois Animal Program Ban
UPDATE 3/10: The bill was sent to the Rules Committee (Illinois Rule 19(a)). UPDATE 3/1: HB3695 has been placed on the hearing agendas on both March 7 and March 9. Now is the time to voice your opposition by submitting a “Witness Slip.” Do so at both links...
Lacey Act Call To Action
Great job! If you have made it this far, you have already completed Step 1! It only takes a few seconds! Do this alert first to get warmed up. Then, come back and complete the alert steps below. Easy ALERT: https://usark.org/alert/ Step 2 Find the contact info for...2022 CITES
UPDATE 11/23/22: Turtle species listed/uplisted Appendix I: Batagur kachuga Cuora galbinifrons Kinosternon cora Kinosternon vogti Nilssonia leithii Appendix II: Apalone (genus) Chelus fimbriata Chelus orinocensis Chelydra serpentina Claudius angustatus Kinosternon...ALERT: Royal Oak, Michigan
A city ordinance is being discussed that could affect all non-domesticated animals. Animal owners should attend the next City Commission meeting and contact local officials to prevent overreach. There is a recent article below. City Commission Meeting Date: April 25,...Become A member
