West virginia - call your governor!

[WingedWolfPsion]

forwarded:

WV SB477 has been passed favorably out of both the Senate and House, and will likely now go before the Governor. THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO STOP THIS DANGEROUS AND ILL ADVISED BILL! Please Call Governor Tomblin and tell him to VETO SB 477!


Contact Address:
Office of the Governor
State Capitol
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, West Virginia 25305

Office Telephone:
(304) 558-2000 or 1-888-438-2731

Governor’s Mansion:
(304) 558-3588
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[WingedWolfPsion]

Unfortunately, last-ditch efforts failed, and the bill passed.

Now, any of you in West Virginia will have 1 year to either convince the DNR that the species you keep should be listed as domesticated species. (Or, of course, consider moving or rehoming your animals out of State).

Exotic, wild animal decisions will be up to the DNR » Local News » The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia

It all went through so quickly, I know many folks must not have had the chance to hear about it. On the other hand, some of them probably assumed that it would only affect large pythons and tigers. That's not the case. Geckos will be affected as well.