In message <AFEBIOMHCAOECKNLCFFPGECBDCAA.phrankg@...> ... Interesting. The United Kingdom and I presume the rest of the EU got a similar act made law...
<<Basically pet stores have to ensure that they sell an animal to a person who knows how to look after it.>> In theory, a good idea. However, what criteria is...
Why in the heck is the federal government getting involved in regulating pet shops??? I should think Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) could find more pressing...
<<Maybe the thousands of animals dying of unnecessary cruelty every year isn't a matter of concern? >> Yes, that is a concern. But organizations like the DDAF...
Whenever the government decides to regulate something it is generally a VERY bad thing. Education is usually the best first measure in confronting a problem....
Sorry friends for sounding like a paranoid freak. My first reaction to any new proposed government legislation is to see how we "The Governed" are going to...
That's the point. This way they can regulate what can and can not be kept as pets. The next step will be to license all pet owners, of course this bill goes...
Gary, it is the "side effects" that have me worried. As to whether or not I am consider a retail store, that's a good question. My business does indeed sell...
MUST SEE ABC's 20/20 June 3rd This Friday's Expose See how Animal Rescuers Steal Prize Animals from Breeders then Accuse them Falsely of Animal Cruelty - they...
Frank, I have already written to both Colorado senators, asking the to either amend the bill or reject it "because, while I am in support of doing all that can...
Just in time for my outdoor fish tubs - a local chain got in a huge shipment of very healthy looking and very berried Ghost Shrimp. The past few years here in...
... That would be SPCA in America then? There are SPCA groups in other countries. ... Surely not all the people involved with these groups. Or is this SPCA...
Hello, I have been watching this thread with interest because I, myself am an animal rescuer. For the past 6 years, I have volunteered as a foster parent for...
Posted about my monster in my 150g freshwater community...female red claw crayfish. I noitced that she chased and caught two small crabs in there awaiting...
Thanks Stuart. That's a nice site..... It didn't say anything about the diet of the redclaw though. I know she's an omnivore, but wasn't sure how clever she...
Crawfish are omnivores and opportunistic feeders. They will eat whatever they catch. They will try to catch everything that lives in their environment....
Thank you Pat, for this, why don't the do a show on the people who buy animals and then treat them so cruel. I have ran into some terrible situations on...
Hey Russ- Mine eat anything. . .and everything. I give them a varied diet of - fresh (and rooted) grass - they munch all day, bits of salmon, tuna and chicken...
That's interesting. How long did she take to get to that size? ... My crayfish is 2" long and I'm wondering how long before he/she is 7" long! Will it ever...
"Also- other than some goldfish and snails- they are pretty much left to their own tanks since they have destroyed my best aqua plants, golden clams and ...
Normally, I don't like advertising my stupidly but in this case, it may help someone. I got an email from a new service (CNN) that said Osama Bin Laden had...
Yes, I should have mentioned that. Saw the program - I wasn't convinced SOME of the animals were not abused, however the NO APPEAL law really upset me. Get a...
AAAAAAAAh thank you for the update on that Linda. I don;t have TV so I couldn;t watch the special! Thank you! Pat Yes, I should have mentioned that. Saw the...