Big cats rejoice, the House passed a resolution that would ban breeding big cats, including tigers and lions, by private owners or for commercial “cub petting” ventures.
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, explained that “Far too often, the people who own and breed lions, tigers, and other wild cats aren’t doing it because they love animals—they’re doing it because they know they can make a quick buck with photo ops and other problematic tourist traps.
Animal welfare advocates believe that placing controls on the breeding, sale, and ownership of exotic animals is not only vital for animal welfare but for the preservation of public safety. Private ownership of exotic animals of all varieties has resulted in deaths, maulings, and escapes that often result in law enforcement having to euthanize the animal involved.
Executive director at Animal Wellness Action in Washington, D.C., Marty Irby thinks the bill, which was backed by the National Sheriff’s Association, will aid law enforcement agencies in identifying abuse, disrupting illegal breeding and trade operations, and being better prepared for encounters where dangerous animals may be present. “In a perfect world, we wish those cats weren’t in neighborhoods and private homes,” says Irby.
Exotic was ultimately imprisoned on 17 charges of animal abuse and two counts of attempted murder-for-hire related to a plot to kill Big Cat Rescue sanctuary owner Carole Baskin. Other individuals featured in the docuseries have also been arrested and charged with wildlife trafficking and animal cruelty, including Bhagavan “Doc” Antle . Tiger King
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