Exotic Animal Legislation Now Law
Gov. John Kasich signed the legislation at a Statehouse ceremony Tuesday afternoon and celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna appeared at the signing, along with state lawmakers and other Ohio officials
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Lion Cubs Discovered In Fairfield County Home
Fairfield County sheriff's deputies are investigating a pair of lion cubs possibly linked to the Zanesville exotic animal where a suicidal owner released dozens of animals in October
Kasich To Sign Exotic Animal Legislation
Regulatory efforts took on new urgency in October, when a suicidal owner released dozens of exotic animals from his farm near Zanesville
Escaped Horses Prompt Fence Upgrades At Exotic Animal Farm
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz says farm hands have installed new barbed wire and an electrical line on the fence to help prevent such escapes
Exotic Animal Regulations Clear Ohio Legislature
UPDATE: Proposed regulations on exotic animals in Ohio are now headed to the governor for his signature
Horses Escape Muskingum Co. Exotic Animal Farm
Sheriff Matt Lutz says last week, horses were reported outside the farm where Terry Thompson released dozens of wild animals in October before committing suicide
Political Opponents Agree On Exotic Animal Legislation
Both the Ohio House and Senate are expected to act this coming week on a bill regulating exotic animals
Athens County Exotic Animal Owner Concerned About Proposed Bill
VIDEO: James Galvin, a New Marshfield man who owns four bengal tigers, spoke up to the Ohio legislature in testimony to defend responsible animals owners across the state
Exotic Animal Bill Heads For House Vote
An Ohio House committee approved the exotic animal bill after changes were made
Ohio Panel To Discuss Exotic Animal Bill Revisions
A legislative committee that's considering new regulations on exotic animal ownership in Ohio is scheduled to make tweaks to the proposal and possibly vote on it late Wednesday afternoon