Local breeder screwed over by neighbors!

Move to Australia. soon no pets will be alowed in the US, no matter how well you care for the animals.

I definitely agree with the fact that he should definitely have understood his local laws and regulations, that much is a fact. However, I think it is pretty sad that neighbors seem to fear him and WANT him gone. I wish more people understood our hobby.

Update: People kept saying I should have understood my ordinance, sad part is the city doesn't even understand their ordinance. They weren't sure whether to issue me a SINGLE permit like the county for the "lot" or 29 separate permits. That's how ambiguous their ordinance is.

In the 8 year history of the Township, NO ONE has EVER applied for the permit (as stated, I am the first to apply and first to be approved). They did not even have an application for anyone to apply, until this was brought to their attention.

Whilst I was in essence, being made an "example" of, it was obviously not deemed justifiable. For the law is in effect, but is not enforced, EXCEPT in my case.

The analogy with the speeding ticket and the car is just, in the fact that they DID NOT EVEN HAVE THE ABILITY FOR ANYONE to apply, nor receive a permit. How can they hold you responsible for breaking "said" ordinance if they did NOT even have an outlet to achieve legal status? See the quandary? Even slightly? I know i'm speaking to people that have obviously never overlooked anything, but i'm grandfathered into the ordinance now and anyone else with a gerbil or hamster continuing to break "exotic permit ordinance" can go quietly back to "not" abiding by the law, either due to not caring or due to not knowing.

When you move into CWH, they give you a welcome packet. Their ordinances were NOT part of said packet. I'm actually paying out of my POCKET, to get a notice sent to the "known" exotic keepers in CWH boundaries, so they can as well go get exotic permits. Who else would be willing to foot that bill? Not many. I care about the hobby, this hasn't just been about me. For if it was, i'd have put my middle finger in the air and pander to the "critics" ideologies of what herpers are "supposed" to be.

Alls well that ends well, this will be my last post here, as I do not own nor ever will (BP's), thanks for any support. If you have ordinance issues feel free to contact me and i'll attempt to help. I have a bit of experience doing this from a legal stand point at this stage, my knowledge is yours if you want it. Otherwise, prove people wrong and become better keepers as a representation of our hobby. A few ruin it for the many (Thanks Mr. New York).

Some of the comments in the comment section are ridiculous. Its sad knowing that people who can really care less about another person's personal life, feel they have the right and obligation to insert their opinions and concerns about other people. Unbelievable!