Law enforcement officers had to kill dozens of animals when owner Terry Thompson released the animals before killing himself in October, 10TV’s Ashleigh Barry reported. Thompson’s widow, Marian Thompson, fought for months for the animal’s return. Two leopards, two primates and a bear were returned to the farm on Friday.Muskingum County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Merry was on scene .. more …
Since you are in this field for quite sometime you might think of becoming one. Being an exotic pet veterinarian has a lot of advantages. And here are just some of them. 1. You will have a broader range of clients. Imagine more people consulting you for all their pets, no matter what kind it is. That also means you will be able to earn more by being able to expand your clinic or office. 2. You .. more …
Hanna, director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, said emphatically yesterday that hedoes not support the revised proposal by state Sen. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville.”No way. If you found someone who had a bomb in their basement, you’d take it away, wouldn’tyou?” Hanna said in an interview. “If a child got killed by a tiger, how long do you think it wouldtake to pass this .. more …
There are exotic pets that may need special treatment. You may find exotic pets that may be required to eat large amounts of meat and could be a threat to your kids when they are fully-grown. Large exotic pets can be really challenging to care for compared to a parrot or a turtle which are easier to grow and breed. If you consider owning a turtle, here are some tips on how you can properly take .. more …
Knowing Foxes Foxes can be like dogs. They require attention and a lot of socialization. They are quite energetic, active, and curious. These intelligent creatures are also cunning, and flexible. They can easily escape, and thus it is important to see that they are secure wherever they maybe to avoid losing them. Foxes have characteristic odors caused by oil and sweat glands. To prevent them from .. more …
Low-Cost Fun for Animal Lovers When it comes to fun for the kids – and adults, too – getting a close-up look at some exotic animals tops the list. Everyone loves a zoo, and the Gatlinburg area has some of the finest in the country. Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo features more than 130 species all native to the world’s many rainforests. You’ll see beautiful parrots, giant spiders, playful .. more …
READSTOWN ” A breeder of exotic animals is packing up hiscritters and leaving town after county officials pledged to crackdown on his reserve.Jerry Roe owns Kickapoo Bobcat and Lynx, home to three dog-wolfhybrids and 19 large cats, including a tiger cub that will grow toweigh 400 pounds.Roe said his operation poses no danger to the public. VernonCounty officials would prefer not to take his word .. more …
This fascination became a reality when George’s parents purchased a tarantula at the local pet store. This creature belongs to the arachnid family because of the venomous fangs that are used to kill prey. The tarantula loves to eat fresh meat. Unlike other spiders that usually eat whatever gets trapped in the web, this one waits in a certain spot and ambushes the prey. The victims are usually .. more …
However, there is a variety from city-to-city. A law in one city may not apply to another state. If you own an exotic pet, check first with your nearest locality about the restrictions in owning them. There are restrictions in exotic pet laws because the animal must be protected even more when they are separated from their natural habitat. Also, there is a possibility that the owner who adopts .. more …
By Kantele FrankoAssociated PressCOLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Agriculture tentatively plans to begin medical tests Dec. 15 on three leopards, two primates and a young grizzly bear kept at a zoo since their owner released dozens of exotic animals at his farm and killed himself, a department spokeswoman said Friday.The Columbus Zoo has cared for the animals since Terry Thompson released them at .. more …
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