Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. It is a fully selfish act with dire consequences to all. Ohio Pet Laws The terms of the lease will control whether pets are allowed on the premises. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on May 22, 2013: Hi independentminded, big snakes aren't really so dangerous as long as you know what you're doing. August 24, 2018. Jim Coey recently got a report of a dog that had been left inside a car at the local canoe livery in Loudonville. Buy and sell thousands of cute puppies looking for good homes, all across the USA. It hurts the animal and it hurts society as a whole. No one is trying to "domesticate" wild animals, and your lack of specifying which 'wild animals' is concerning. So let's do away with all of them. Can I own a Hognose snake in Ohio? States that ban certain reptiles almost always name the largest members of the python family as prohibited. I said MOST, or A LOT. Many places that are well-respected now started out as 'private'. For example, I am a perfectly safe driver and have never gotten into an accident, but I really HATE having to follow all those rules of the road. I do own exotic pets but who in their right mind would want to have a tiger, bear, or (seriously?) The law spells out the procedures and hearing requirements when authorities seize and impound mistreated pets. The pet store lobby is fighting back, winning passage of legislation in Arizona and Ohio that pre-empts municipalities from passing their own bans on commercial pet sales at stores. Maybe a few of you can, but it's not good enough, when many CANNOT. It includes: The Ohio Administrative Code defines public accommodations to include any place that offers accommodations, facilities, or advantages to the public. “The dog was starting to get in a bad way. Under the Ohio Revised Code's dog laws, "assistance dogs" are allowed to accompany people with disabilities into public accommodations. I’m am looking at owning a capichin monkey are they legal in Ohio? No one really understand how these animals think and it's usually some unsuspected victim that is mauled. Some were pets, some were wild. That's the way it looks to me, makes sense too, if that list were the ones being banned, you would think they would have included great apes and baboons in there. You cannot have an open forum for a discussion and get pissed..I would be a problem if your animal became a problem. In other words, the animal must work, perform tasks or services, or alleviate the emotional effects of your disability in order to qualify. Male green anacondas only get 8 or 9' long and don't pose any kind of a danger either. For example, anyone bringing a dog or cat into Ohio must show proof of rabies vaccinations. Maybe you are 100% correct Melissa, perhaps I should ask for a total refund from the colleges that I have attended. I follow the rules that are set in place & if the rules change, then I guess I must adhere to them & also make changes. § 1311.48 - 54 : This Ohio law states that any person who feeds or boards an animal under contract with the owner shall have a lien on … The others I don't believe require a USDA license, at this time. I do not think that YOU personally had anything to do with the revised list of animals that are being deemed dangerous. Such inflexible bans on the rights of the population should be considered as a last option, and this ordinance is far from necessary. E) Who is ranting? None had attacked any humans yet they found it necessary to to hunt them down with live rounds like they were going out hunting to feed they're family's instead of using traq. Elephants tend to be owned privately for exhibition purposes. I've been told that Mr Thompson was being targeted by animal rights activists and a lot of people believe that when Mr Thompson begin making his rounds to care for his animals that day he found that they had been released and the shock of finding his animals loose was the final event that drove him to commit suicide. A public accommodation is not required to allow your service animal to remain if it poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. Ohio law protects pets from winter weather. Your landlord may not require you to pay extra to have a service animal, although you are liable for any damages your service animal causes to the property or to another person. Even though public safety is important, we never see the welfare and safety of the animals taken into consideration. We provide a wide variety of community resources, such as animal rescue, animal shelters, pet adoption, dog parks and more to help keep your current pets happy and healthy - or to help you find a special pet that's waiting for the perfect home. Yes, removing cars from existence guarantees no car-related deaths, but it's stupid. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on September 01, 2013: Hi NYC, what an extremely basic comment. That’s not how it works. But I know I can't take care of it now so im waiting. -_- like I said UNLESS you have a properly sized yard, and the knowledge to take care of them. You see if Mr Thompson was the one who released those animals then why didn't he release all of them and why did he focused on the largest and most dangerous ? There are no licenses...unless you run a circus, zoo, sanctuary, ect. However, another provision of Ohio law, in the Administrative Code that interprets the state’s civil rights laws, has a much broader definition of service animals—and this law also applies to public accommodations. Many of the monkeys on the list are smaller species, so it is confusing why they are specifically banned while even lemurs are not. A cotton-top tamarin, an animal now banned as a pet in Ohio and considered dangerous. Ohio Fatal Pit Bull Attacks State Map; Tarquinio v. City of Lakewood, Ohio (U.S. District Court, 2011) Tellings V. Toldeo (United States Supreme Court, 2008) State of Ohio v. Smith (Court of Appeals of Ohio, 2008) Toledo v. Tellings (Supreme Court of Ohio, 2007) State of Ohio vs. Anderson (Supreme Court of Ohio, 1991) Singer v. The Zanesville, Ohio, "Zoo Massacre," which ended with the deaths of 18 tigers, 17 lions, 6 black bears, 2 grizzly bears, 3 mountain lions, 2 wolves, and a baboon after they were allegedly set free by their suicidal owner, Terry Thompson, sent legislators into a frenzy to amend previous bills that were said to be far too lenient on what exotic pets could be legally owned in Ohio. There are no bad dogs, just bad owners. It was basically a manicure of those animals. Darts so they could be transferred to an appropriate animal care facility. It could kill an adult with no problem. Clearly this law, having been empowered by a single incident caused by one allegedly irresponsible or mentally ill individual is not a valid reason to end lifestyles, businesses, and freedom of choice. "I have bolded animals that obviously pose little or no danger to the public, and/or are popularly kept". Many of the above species are typically not owned as pets or are non-existent in the pet trade (rhinoceros, hippos, cape buffaloes, Komodo dragons). If having to have a license can filter out the bad owners then it's good. And people shouldn't be able to sit there targeting exotic pet owners for literally no reason other than their discomfort and prejudice towards seeing something unusual. The following animals are banned as "pets" with the exception of zoos and sanctuaries: While large carnivores should be regulated with common-sense legislation, an outright ban is unfair. so what primates can you own? I would seriously give your kind "New York" suggestion a thought if I did not love my job & if I thought even for one second that I was not a good Criminal Defense Attorney. j) Red, black, and mantled howler monkeys. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on January 10, 2016: What about a black bear ? Households, 2014-2018: 4,654,075: Persons per household, 2014-2018: 2.43: Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2014-2018: 85.2%: Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2014-2018: 7.0%: Computer and Internet Use This is FALSE. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on January 11, 2015: Colin, animals don't have rights. Rezabek's bill is the second in Ohio trying to designate a pet as a state symbol. I think it's cruel, irresponsible and plain foolish to own a monkey, a large cat or a venomous snake or insect. I fully support this law and I hope more animals like big cat hybrids and apes are completely banned and stop buying exotic animals. Under Ohio law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities may bring their service animals to all "public accommodations," such as restaurants, museums, hotels, and stores. I'm only trying to see, any average Joe shouldn't be able to buy them, because A lot of them shove them in small pens. What does this say? I know everyone not a bad owner but I feel bad for the animals that get stuck with one and then are abandoned. I know they are venomous but they’re venom is like the venom from a bee, so not extremely dangerous. Thanks to the passing of Goddard’s Law, aka House Bill 60, which went into effect on Tuesday, September 13, animal cruelty to a pet (companion animal) is now considered to be a felony. Chapter 955: DOGS 955.01 Registration of dogs. C) I do not comprehend as to why you keep stating that I am not reading or listening. The board added these three animals to the list of commonly accepted pets in the county’s zoning rules. Why punish drivers who are perfectly capable of driving 90 miles an hour in town, weaving in and out of traffic using no turn signals, without hurting anyone just because of the few people who aren't capable of driving safely at any speed? Am I able to own a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog? I have a dog hamster and mouse and im going to buy two birds and another mouse because I can afford to take care of them. There's no logic to it. Tigers are endangered and they just kill them?? If you cannot LISTEN, I don't understand how you'd make a good attorney or properly defend yourself from anti-exotic pet sentiment. I'm a little confused by how you can say some of the bolded animals on the list are not dangerous (which per a prior comment you made is apparently defined as never having killed a human in the U.S.). As of right now do you know what the rules and/or restrictions are on owning this type of primate? Ohio's Exotic Animal Law simply states that it is illegal for anyone to bring a non-domestic or exotic animal into the state without the proper permits, a health certificate for each animal and a certificate from a veterinarian stating that the animal has been inspected. Ohio Issue 3 was approved by voters approved by 63.66% to 36.34%. I have 4 children and it terrifies me to think that can be on their way home and be attacked by some wild animal (not pet) that some person who thought that it would make a great pet. The attorney listings on this site are paid attorney advertising. Farm animals belong on a farm. Hell I can't even have a pot bellied pig within city limits, and that is a good thing. No longer will acts of animal cruelty be met with a simple slap on the wrist or a paltry fine. And I get what you're saying about how "responsible" pet owners should not be forced to follow regulations due to the irresponsibility of other pet owners. (A) As used in this section and in section 955.202 of the Revised Code, "Ohio pet fund" means a nonprofit corporation organized by … The laws are voted on. OH - Lien, care - 1311.48 Lien for care of animals: R.C. You sound somewhat ignorant for someone who has worked with zoos, it's disappointing. I have a "tendency" to bring my job home with me instead of leaving it at work where it should be left, (and, you are not the only one that has pointed this out to me)... My job is to poke holes in the prosecutors case & to create reasonable doubt. that is a business. The examples provided include a hearing dog, a guide dog, and a monkey that retrieves things. I wouldn't recommend buying any exotic animals except maybe domestic mixes like the Savannah Cat. (A)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or in sections 955.011, 955.012, and 955.16 of … Don't quote me on that. However, federal law requires landlords to make accommodations for tenants that need the assistance of service animals. By Chris Anderson | November 28, 2017 at 4:02 PM EST - Updated August 14 at 1:25 PM . Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on February 19, 2014: Correct me if I'm wrong, but the way that this is worded, is it saying the non-human primates in section 20 are NOT banned? If you are referring to myself as "ranting" then you are the one wasting YOUR time writing articles if you cannot take the good with the bad. Cuz I've been doing research on the legality of it. Most of the animals breed, sold and traded in the exotic pet trade are either poached from their wild habitats, or breed in cages and taken from their parents soon after birth. However, the list includes a few species that likely do not pose any kind of threat to "public safety" such as smaller cats and nonhuman primates. I think I have this right but if someone has a half-breed wolf like a husky/wolf than you don't need a license to own them??? If we can't even responsibly take care of regular domestic pets, then we sure as hell can't properly care for these exotic creatures. Burmese python at a reptile demonstration held at a library. Terry Tompdin did not commit suicide. Better yet, who let this article be released with such non-sense ideations? Because the definition of disability in the Administrative Code includes both physical and mental impairments, this provision of the law appears to include psychiatric service animals and animals trained to perform other services for those with disabilities. In addition to those Ohio rabies laws, Ohio mandates rabies vaccinations of pets in certain circumstances. So, this means I CAN own a Human Primate or slave, correct? Search OAC: Ohio ... raccoons transported into Ohio that are pets may be possessed in captivity if the owner has a certificate from a veterinarian from the owner's previous state indicating the animal is disease free. (In some cases, a miniature horse may also qualify as a service animal under the ADA.) As of 2018, years after the ban was enforced, many owners were forced to give up their animals (some euthanized). All of the following, including hybrids with domestic cats unless otherwise specified: cheetahs; lynxes (including Canadian lynxes), Eurasian lynxes, and Iberian lynxes; cougars, also known as pumas or mountain lions; caracals; servals, excluding hybrids with domestic cats commonly known as Savannah cats. So many people have big cats locked up in small pens. Animal ownership is not being taken seriously as pertinent to the livelihoods of pet keepers by Ohio's legislators. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on August 27, 2014: Maybe you should. Having to have a license to own these animals is a good thing... it filters out the shit hole homes that think they are capable of keeping them. Also not given any consideration is the fact that domesticated animals could easily cause similar or worse damage than these unfairly stigmatized animals. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on March 19, 2014: Monica, do some research. Amber, according to ODA (Ohio Department of Agriculture), tamarins (of any kind) are not legal in Ohio. In addition to any animals currently listed, additional animals can be added based on a decision made by the Director of ODA which only needs to be approved by the General Assembly. I want to know can I own a Kinkajous in Ohio, Is it legal to own a panther in Ohio? The practice of continually tethering pets outside for extended periods of time is known to be both harmful to animals and the communities they live in. Because of that, and despite the near “child-like” status that pet owners place on their animals, Ohio courts will treat household pets like any other item of personal property when deciding “pet … They deserve to try to live out their lives the way god intended. That would be the equivalent of banning the car. Laws on Exotic Pets for Each U.S. State. If I was a little head strong about my opinions it's because watching Lambert suffer and die made me depressed for the last few days. Fish & Wildlife Service office at 4625 Morse Road, Suite 104, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (614-416-8993) Bald Eagle I am saying that the argument for public safety fails if they clearly are not causing more death or injury than any other average, large-sized pet. Don’t own exotic pets, lots come from irresponsible breeders and some have been taken from the wild. The zoos are the next target. You are only reporting what the new rules & regulations are. (For more information, see the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s guidance on service animals. I totally agree with the ban. Cars are not illegal, they are regulated. I feel that when making laws, we should look out for the rights of the animals, more than the safety of the people, for even though people aren't that often injured or killed by exotic animals, they almost always pay the ultimate price for our contempt and greed. “Caracal” by Aaron Logan is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Paws Up! Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on June 12, 2013: You don't like big cats in backyards? I'm not sure Starling, I'll look into it. Who composed this article? I've never once said ALL exotics are kept improperly, or ALL exotics are depressed and have bad lives. Read on to learn which animals qualify as service animals, which public accommodations must allow them, and more. Unless your back yard is on properly sized acreage, and unless you know what you are doing. OK, lets back up for one second....A) I am not "stubbornly suggesting" that YOU personally claimed any animal on the list as being dangerous. And completely ignore my request to interpret the sentence I posted? There will always be people who can't care for animals getting animals, that is just a fact of life. Ohio is one of a handful of states that allow bystanders to break into locked cars in order to rescue pets in distress. For more information about threatened and endangered species in Ohio, contact the U.S. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on February 22, 2014: Also I didn't think that wolves would be considered exotic I mean they come from the U.S. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on June 11, 2013: I'm pretty sure you don't know how many people have what Crystal. If you did not notice, I am on YOUR side with this issue. Is it legal to have a pet raccoon in Ohio. Now, EXOTIC Pets such as my Serval Cat were NOT born in the wild nor have they ever been in the wild, meaning they could NOT survive without human care. To the idiots that think this law is OK only because YOU don't "think" people should own them have no right to say anything when some government entity wants to ban something you like for no other reason then the ones doing the banning are uninformed idiots. Ohio law and federal law differ on service animals, but public accommodations in Ohio must comply with both state and federal law, and their patrons are entitled to rely on whichever law provides the most protections. She's maybe 9' long and is not dangerous to anyone. Florida . Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on May 08, 2015: Tell me this, why would a person with as much experience with exotics as Terry Thompson had release the animals he loved and was fighting to keep ? WILD animals were born in the WILD & I for one would never take ANY animal out of the wild, not even a bird, ant, etc..If they were born in the wild, then that's where they need to stay-IN THE WILD. You were required to obtain expensive liability insurance coverage (a one million dollar insurance policy was required of those that possessed a restricted species for educational purposes) and facility standards were enforced. Better yet, who let this article be released with such non-sense ideations? The strong support of this bill by legislators and the public is the result of the actions of a single individual. Also never participate in cub petting or canned hunting. They will more than likely get put down. I noticed that you didn't bold either the yellow or green anaconda. Under the ADA, a service animal is simply a dog that is individually trained to perform tasks or do work for the benefit of a person with a disability. 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