13/07/2022
Yesterday, this petition hit 15,000 signatures. Why does it matter? Because officials at a high level in the government have told us that it matters. People are watching this. It is having an impact. The Governor only won his last election by 32,000 votes. In a land of shoestring elections, animal keepers are a legitimate constituency. This is not about your personal politics. This is about your concerns as an animal keeper not being taken for granted.
Sign and share today! (Only FL residents)
https://www.change.org/p/fwc-mandates-threaten-pet-owners-and-small-business-fl-animal-owners-ask-gov-to-intervene
Excerpts:
"Governor DeSantis,
The failure of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to work with animal owners on rules that balance the interests of stakeholders with conservation needs has created a tragic situation leading to unjustifiable personal property seizures, euthanasia of animals, denial of licenses, and severe economic impacts to businesses, especially small businesses."
"We, the undersigned Florida residents, respectfully request that your office review these matters to address constituent complaints that have fallen on deaf ears when reported."
"Furthermore, we appeal for
the restructuring of FWC as an agency that genuinely collaborates with animal keepers and business owners."
"The owners of reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, and mammals come together with one voice to ask you, Governor DeSantis, to please direct FWC to suspend its harsh
mandates that threaten our livelihoods and the lives of our animals, and consider our input in the process of creating fair regulations.
Respectfully,
Florida Animal Owners and Businesses"