The animal rights groups have come to play

[BHB]

Just thought that I'd let everyone know that the last twelve hours or so on the youtube video we have a lot of company from the hsus, BigCatResque, Defenders.org just to name a few. They have been slamming the comment board with their approval of hr669. In a way this is a victory for us, they have noticed and feel the need to act because they are probably scared of the response that we have all made. The reason I wanted you aware of it is we could probably use some help over there. It's almost impossible for one or two people to fight that battle. If you are interested remember that we need to act mature. Be polite, and informed. They sound like complete animal rights wackos that want nothing but for us not to keep any animal at all. We don't want to come off like we are for "keeping" any animal wackos. The great thing is that the more the spread the word and try to fight this the more publicity "WE" all get as a community. So in fact their actions will help our cause. We just don't want to be outstaged by them. Hope everyone is having a great Easter! Brian(BHB)

YouTube - Pets in Peril (politicians gone wild) HR669

[grim reaper in NY]

If I had video cam ability on my comp I'd be all over this opportunity. Unfortunately, I got rid of my desktop to finance more reptile supplies and I now have just my laptop. Seriously..I needed to free up some room and the money I got for selling my desktop went straight into my Herp account. There are priorities ya know!

[puddintain]

May I bulletin your video on my Myspace?

[rabernet]

Thanks for letting us know Brian! Bumping!

The good news is - they keep adding to your views!

[rabernet]

Bumping

[Denial]

there scared I guess they didnt think we could fight something like this! They should learn we reptile keepers are stronger then they thought

[waltah!]

Feels good to rattle some cages! I posted on Craigslist and Kijiji in the Boston area as well. There were already a couple of posts on Craigslist so i'm going to try to keep it on the first page of the Pets section each day.

[baller29]

I just posted the vid on Myspace on my profile. And sent info to everyone I know. Thanks for fighting the good fight. Alot of people arent really clear who this effects. All pet owners should be aware of this. If this bill goes in effect I can see the vet denying care to certain animals. I dont think its very Humane to deny a sick or dying animal care because there not "cute and cuddly" or not the right type. Thank you so much for the info on this matter, I will try to get everyone I can involved. Our various types of pets are what makes us individuals. I know my pets are part of my family(just like my children), and ive spent thousands on there care and health.

[Praetori]

Thanks for the video! It's great to have video media about this.

I posted the video on my facebook and am emailing my family and friends to get their support. Between my family and my in-laws, I can hit 40+ people.

When I bring soldiers who live in the barracks over to experience snakes, often for the first time and sometimes to conquer their fears, I tell them about the threat my pets face because of hr669. If the army makes my husband or myself change duty stations, we'd be :cens0r:ed and wouldn't be able to do anything about it.

[mommanessy247]

so hr669 will mean no one can own fish, birds, reptiles and small animals...WTF?!
i have 1 snake on reserve right now and hope to have 3 in the future plus some birds and fish...why are they trying to say no one can own these animals?!
oh man....