Wild Animals Loose in Ohio
10-19-2011, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
Originally Posted by muddlingabout
Stupid - state law allowing exotic animals to be kept on private property, even back yards, then not requiring any sort of plan to be in place for the event of escape. Tragic for the animals that have been killed because they behaved like wild animals. Certainly hope no additional people are injured.
While this is a tragedy, do not make such blanket statements. There are loads of privately owned, well run animal sanctuarys out there. Making a blanket statement like that without even doing a google search and having such narrow minded beliefs is stupid. PERIOD.
10-19-2011, 11:51 AM
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while there are well run private sanctuaries, I don't think "John Doe" needs to own exotic animals. I live in a semi-rural area and people around here would be suprised how many exotics are being kept in the area. all you need is an enclosure and a perimeter fence.
I know one family that feels it is their "right" because they "know" how to care for them(because they've read up on it)Seriously?? that is STUPID. PERIOD!
I know one family that feels it is their "right" because they "know" how to care for them(because they've read up on it)Seriously?? that is STUPID. PERIOD!
10-19-2011, 12:10 PM
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Wondering if there's any safe place to keep wild animals.Zoos have also had problems.Most are in a city,so that could be even worse.
Just recently,very near this area, a man was feeding wild animals & a kangaroo went for him......was seriouly mauled.Seems like we need rules, since common sense is so rare.
Just recently,very near this area, a man was feeding wild animals & a kangaroo went for him......was seriouly mauled.Seems like we need rules, since common sense is so rare.
10-19-2011, 02:07 PM
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Latest news says some of the animals are being sent to the zoo. Others were destroyed & now there's only one on the loose. A monkey with a dangerous disease.Hope ppl will report any sightings & keep their kids well away from it.
10-19-2011, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by muddlingabout
Stupid - state law allowing exotic animals to be kept on private property, even back yards, then not requiring any sort of plan to be in place for the event of escape. Tragic for the animals that have been killed because they behaved like wild animals. Certainly hope no additional people are injured.
10-20-2011, 04:04 AM
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The Columbus OH local tv is saying all the animals have been either shot or (a few) taken to the columbus zoo. The monkey they thought was still out there now they think it was the one that one of the large cats had killed earlier yesterday.
I feel awful for the animals and the law officers. They didn't want to shoot them, but I think they did what is right and needed.
The owner set these animals free before his suicide and sentenced them to death. I blame him.
I feel awful for the animals and the law officers. They didn't want to shoot them, but I think they did what is right and needed.
The owner set these animals free before his suicide and sentenced them to death. I blame him.
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