City of Vernon considers exotic pet ban bylaw incl saltwater fish

[mark]

looks like your local politicians have a lot of free time, might want to point that out next election

[Bloodasp]

Why stop at exotic pets, ban the whole pet trade all together, dogs and cats have lives too and deserve to be free. Just being sarcastic but it's so funny how it says there that the issue arises everytime the circus rolls into town.

[Megalodon]

I blame all the irresponsible people ruining things for everyone else.

Animal-lovers see animals being abused, complain (and rightfully so) and lawmakers pass these broad blanket laws affecting everyone.

[intarsiabox]

Most birds and reptiles would be considered exotic pets as well and almost all of them are bred in captivity. I don't know what they are trying to accomplish when people can just go to Kelowna or Kamloops and get whatever they want, this would only hurt the local pet businesses.

[Megalodon]

First thing they should do is separate the concept of circus' traveling around with wild animals performing tricks and that of pet keepers or zoos maintaining a proper natural enclosure. We don't haul fish around in tiny cages making them do tricks. Also, if they escape they can't run around killing people. They're also fish, not higher mammals like lions and elephants, and are thus much less intelligent and cognizant of their conditions, and in need of less stimulation.

Two different things here this law is tying together and I don't like it.

[NanoHuman]

I'd like to place a ban on west coast hipsters and urban enviro's who think that they are the solution to all problems, real and imaginary, and that their feelings actually matter.

[Megalodon]

I wonder how many "letters from the public" came from actual residents in or around Vernon, compared to those from "west coast hipsters and urban enviro's." They don't say.

[NanoHuman]

Problem with all things political is that the majority ends up not factoring into decisions, it is the vocal minority who have the time to waste voicing their pointless opinion that cause things like this.

[Sebae again]

So I guess they should ban any pet food that is not holistic or organic because if you feed anything to your animals that is not, it could be looked at as cruelty to animals. And these people ,I assume do not use fossil fuels for hot water,heating or cooking,don't drive cars,eat meat,use anythig made out of plastic(ie.computers),wear anything containing synthetic fibers etc.,etc.So when they open their mouths next time,I want to see them in grass skirts sitting outside their grass huts in total darkness !!!

[Megalodon]

This is exactly what I posted. I think this is a bot.

Originally Posted by doramider7

I blame all the irresponsible people ruining things for everyone else.

Animal-lovers see animals being abused, complain (and rightfully so) and lawmakers pass these broad blanket laws affecting everyone.