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underpants

(186,860 posts)
Wed Jul 26, 2023, 09:06 AM Jul 2023

The following pets are no longer allowed in Richmond Va.

monkeys, raccoons, opossums, skunks, wolves, coyotes, squirrels, foxes, bears, seven species of wild cats and four members of the Crocodilia order.

Certain animals are not considered exotic as long as they are domestically bred — such as ferrets, rabbits, chinchillas, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, rats, imported birds, non-venomous reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Richmond City Council passes exotic pet ban
https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/richmond-city-council-passes-exotic-pet-ban/

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After much deliberation over the subject, Richmond City Council has voted to ban exotic pets in the city.

The ordinance — which makes it illegal to own, buy breed or sell animals such as monkeys, wolves, bears and wild cats — passed through consent agenda during Richmond City Council’s meeting on the evening of Monday, July 24.

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The following pets are no longer allowed in Richmond Va. (Original Post) underpants Jul 2023 OP
Wild animals are not pets, there are plenty of domestic animals who need to be adopted Walleye Jul 2023 #1
+1 2naSalit Jul 2023 #3
A very good start! marble falls Jul 2023 #2
Should happen nationwide. 2naSalit Jul 2023 #4
Pitbulls MOMFUDSKI Jul 2023 #5
A dog is only as good or bad as the caretaker and training. Throck Jul 2023 #6
Only partially true orthoclad Jul 2023 #7

Throck

(2,520 posts)
6. A dog is only as good or bad as the caretaker and training.
Wed Jul 26, 2023, 09:43 AM
Jul 2023

I've known multiple dog rescue people who have rescued and retrained dogs previously owned by people who didn't want to invest time in their dogs. We've been the end recipient of 3 abused dogs over the years from them with ultimately greatful pooches. As the trainers have said, there are two ends to a leash.

orthoclad

(4,728 posts)
7. Only partially true
Wed Jul 26, 2023, 12:05 PM
Jul 2023

Pits have the physical jaw, muscle and skull structure to do a lot of damage quickly, and were bred for fighting. Owners who bob ears and tails for fighting don't help. Dog behavior largely reflects responsible human attitudes, but breeds have characteristics, like herding, retrieving, and fighting.

I'm working with a highly traumatized rescue dog now. Big progress.

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