Just got this in a e-mail *note* I do not support the ban...!
Dear Ohio Animal Advocates,
Until about a month ago, Ohio was one of only a handful of states with virtually no regulations on wild/exotic animal pet ownership. This legal oversight has led to tragedy for both people and animals: The Associated Press found that along with having some of the nation's weakest restrictions on exotic pets, Ohio has among the highest number of injuries and deaths caused by them. This is partially due to the fact that the state has become a haven for breeders and dealers of these animals to set up shop.
As one of his last acts as governor, Ted Strickland issued an executive order prohibiting the future ownership, breeding, sale, trade or barter of wild animals. However, this order will expire 90 days from the date it was given—it’s up to new Governor John Kasich to make this common-sense measure permanent.
What You Can Do
Please make a brief, polite phone call to Governor Kasich’s office at (614) 466-3555 to let him know that, as an Ohio resident, you support making the wild/exotic pet ban permanent.
OH: Wild Animals Don't Make Good Pets--Support the Ban!
Visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center online for more information and for helpful talking points that you can refer to when you call the governor. We also have a link you can use to email the governor if you prefer to communicate that way.
Thank you for defending wild and exotic animals, Ohio!
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