Fla Fish proposed deffinition of sanctuary
This is Fla Fish proposed deffinition of Sanctuary and possible exemptions from exhibitions for class 1 animals - call fla fish and start letting them know you opinions of this. I have expressed mine
“Sanctuary
A facility that that maintains any crippled or physically distorted, malformed, or disfigured beast, bird, or animal (including a class I, II or III) that is prohibited from being exhibited by FS 877.16. Special designation can be assigned by the Executive Director for Class I wildlife exempting the exhibition/ sale requirement when the permitted individual requests the designation due to circumstances that are either in the best interests of the animal, or in regards to public safety; examples include: retirement, mental instability, health conditions etc.”
new update on Fla Fish Meeting INFO:
The anticipated roll out of Phase II proposed rules before the Commission has changed from the April Commission meeting to the September Commission meeting. Again, we plan on recognizing the dedicated efforts of CWTAG when we roll out the Phase II proposed rules and respectfully request your attendance at the Commission meeting.
Meeting dates and location
September 17-19 Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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This was my response to Fla Fish on the deffinition of Sanctuary
my concerns were that we are creating a crack in the system for abuse - allot of sanctuary's-using this word loosely, want to keep animals and not exhibit - also no breeding was discussed - what happens when there are accidental births - as they seem to be having - does this exclude them from sanctuary if so - for how long - i see no reason that these animals can not be exhibited - just on a limited basis - i see no detrement to the animals for this reason-at least on site exhibition - and i think it also is good public education to see the animals cared for into retirement - and the animals have medical reasons so forth - are allowed not to be exhibited - but to give a full pardon on all animals - young and healthy, infants, adults, retired animals etc. is leaving a large area for abuse that will be exploited. Thanks kathy
PS: I consider my self a sanctuary - because i take in animals needing homes, abuse-retired-adopted and more and i have no problems with breeding, exhibition and so forth - sanctuary only means to give a refuge and home to an animal in need - not all this activist definitions so they can have them and make money on sob stores and tell everyone else they should not have these animals.
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