Quote Originally Posted by nixiefee View Post
I want to say thank you for starting this thread. I am also of the school of having education and possible permits or licenses to own, not only reptiles, but in a sense, ANY pet. Who knows, could solve the problem with over population of dogs and cats, animal abuse cases, etc.

Here are mine:

1. All aspiring pet owners (I am not going to say just one type of pet), shall have taken a basic pet care course for their specific pet. (i.e. Dog care and training, cat care, bird care, fish care, reptile care, etc.)This training should be provided at animal shelters and pet stores.

2. All animals shall either be microchipped, and registered with their city/county department. Registration shall not be a monetary charge, but shall be manditory.

3. All pets (non livestock type) that are able to contract rabies, shall be innoculated for rabies once per year, and must have proof of said vaccination at registration time.

4. If owning more than _____(certain number) of pets, an inspection of your facility will be required. This is to make sure that you are capable of properly taking care of registered animals.

5. Breeders shall obtain a Breeders Permit. This will accompany the normal registration, but shall have a small fee (to discourage "backyard" breeders). Proper care and upkeep shall be required for ALL animals, be they breeders or offspring.

6. To sell for significant profit under a business name, breeders will need a copy of their business license when obtaining the breeders permit.

7. Breeds of pets/animals that have been deemed "hazardous" will require a special course in how to handle problems that may arise with said breed. (i.e. certain breeds of dogs - how to handle dog bites, certain breeds of snakes - how to handle them properly.)

8. A penalty assessed if said animal(s) is/are not taken care of properly, or escapes from enclosures, cages, etc, and become a menace to the community.

9. Vet care is required for certain pets, and proof of a yearly checkup for any pet that does not live in a bird cage, rodent cage, or reptile enclosure MUST accompany the registration application.

10. Animals must have access to adequate water and shelter at all times, and must be fed regularly to maintain proper weight (as listed on animal type standards).

11. Pet stores must keep all animals in proper conditions, with proper food, water, habitat, etc. There must not be overcrowding conditions, and all animals sold must be microchiped and registered with new owners.



well, again, thank you for this thread, and this is what I would have listed if I were the one making the laws.

Thanks
Nixie
You forgot a 12th rule.

12. All citizens must swear their allegence to the fuhrer.

You've got to be kidding me. You can't really believe what you listed?

So in number 1, who would have to take the course, if mom and dad buy little 7 yr old Mary a hamster? If you buy a family dog does the entire family have to take the course? How old do you have to be to take the course? Do you have to take the course for a Goldfish? Will the carnival people have to administer the course if you win a goldfish tossing ping pong balls?

#2 So how do you microchip fish? Who pays for the microchip? Who is the administrator for the 200 trillion microchips? Why would you microchip a garter snake? You knid of get the idea.

#3 Is already done for most dogs and cats. But lets say we do this and you and a million other pet owners don't, what do you do with the 2 million animals that you won't register because of this violation?

#4 You talk about a facility, I'm talking about my home. I will not allow an official into my house without a warrant. You go ahead and let a government offical into your house for any reason. How often do you allow these visits, every time you get another animal? How many animals will it take 10, then what happens when someone with 9 animals has something go wrong. Then someone with 5 animals, then someone with 2 animals. Oh wait, these are for breeders. The poeple that know more about their animals than any $25,000 a year federal grunt.

#5 What's wrong with "backyard breeders"? Take away the backyard breeders and the big breeders can charge whatever they want for their animals? Then I would like for you to define "backyard breeder". Who is that? The family that love their animals and found they have a knack for animals and help pay their bills by breeding their animals. The herp breeders wouold all be recognized as backyard breeders. This would cause a revolt in and of itself.

#6 Okay, I'll get a business license when you get a car dealer's license to sell your used car. You're selling the car for a profit aren't you? Again, you do something like this, and you close down the herp industry.

#7 Breeds of pets/animals that have been deemed "hazardous" could mean any animal with a mouth. who would you trust with classifying the animals? another $25,000 a year government grunt? I don't think so.

#8 Oh sure, my little dog gets out of the yard, the neighbor (who doesn't like dogs) calls the cops and says the dog scared her little girl. The cop has to take the threat serious. You get fined and the dog is removed from your home. Come on, you've got to know this one won't work.

#9 I lose my job and the vet visit is coming up. What do I do? What vet is qualified to tell me if my plated lizard is healthy? How many vets do you think are quallified in the herp field? Oh but wait, that's not the government's fault, you have to drive 200 miles to visit a government approved vet. Yeah that will work.

#10 Okay, now we're talking, something I can believe in. But isn't that already a law for all animals everywhere? That is until you want to use a government issued standard. You ruined this one with that comment.

#11 I do believe all pet stores are already governed by the first part of your comment. But I ask you to reference my response to your #2 regulations

I'm sure you have good intentions, but wow, I can't believe some of the things you've typed above.

Jim Smith

ps My responses are just things off the top of my head. If given time, I'm sure I can come up with a lot more to add.