exotic animals

Ohio Board Sets Caging Rules for Exotic Animals

Associated Press — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:44:27 +0000

A newly formed board created by Ohio's law on exotic animals has set temporary rules for cage sizes and caretaking of the dangerous wildlife.

The Dangerous and Restricted Animals Advisory Board met for the first time Wednesday to establish interim housing rules for regulated animals, such as alligators, cougars and lions. A legislative panel would have to approve the rules.

Ohio House Panel OKs Exotic Animal Regulation Plan

Associated Press — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:01:37 +0000

An Ohio House committee has approved legislation outlining new regulations on exotic animal ownership, paving the way for a full House vote on the measure.

The Senate passed the bill last month. The Columbus Dispatch reports a House panel made several changes before approving it in a 17-4 vote late Wednesday.

Ohio Officials Consider Release of Exotic Animals

Associated Press — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:26:11 +0000

Ohio officials are considering the request of an animal owner's widow for the return of five exotic animals that survived an October release.

The state Agriculture Department meets today to review Marian Thompson's appeal of a state-issued quarantine of the animals.

Officials are expected to defend the state's authority to hold them on suspicion of infectious diseases.

New Exotic Animals Rules to be Introduced in Ohio

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:26:01 +0000

An Ohio lawmaker plans today to introduce a proposal to ban new ownership of exotic animals.

State Sen. Troy Balderson's office says the measure would also prohibit people from acquiring additional dangerous wildlife. Zoos, circuses, sanctuaries and research facilities would be exempt.

Owners of lions, tigers and other large animals would be banned in 2014 from keeping the creatures unless they met strict care standards.

Ohio Ban On Exotic Animals Proposed

Associated Press — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:44:39 +0000

A study group is proposing that Ohio ban new ownership of venomous snakes, monkeys, tigers and other dangerous animals with only limited exceptions.

The group has been holding expedited meetings since last month, when police were forced to kill 48 wild animals — including endangered Bengal tigers — after their owner freed them from his Zanesville farm and then committed suicide.

A summary of the group's input and state agencies' recommendations for new regulations was obtained by The Associated Press on Monday, after the group's final meeting.