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RE: STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

the herptile master — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:58:45 GMT

I hear that other web sites like red tail boa.net are completly blind to this whole thing. But this dose not just consern the herps now. It conserns all non native species. This even includes the soft skins. LETS START A RIOT!!!!!!!!!!!

WE DONT NEED A BAN WE DONT NEED A BAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

Tmag94 — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:42:17 GMT

im so happy that law didnt even make it out of council!! were saved!

RE: STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

MOONSTONEDRAGONS — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:57:25 GMT

WE NEED TO STOP THESE BILLS AT THEIR SOURCE HSUS AND PETA. HERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO HELP.

Send a one page letter on club or organization’s letterhead, dated, and signed by an authorized person. Marshall's contact information is noted below.

The subject line or opening sentence should say your organization OPPOSES HR 669.

The text of the letter should include the number of members the club or organization represents, and should state clearly that your membership will be harmed if HR 669 passes.

If there is room, you may wish to add more comments, but remember, brief is best.

Unique letters are best, but a sample letter is provided below for anyone who would like a little guidance - please personalize the letter for your club or organization.

Please get your club or organization to write the letter TODAY, and deliver it to Marshall Meyers ASAP by FAX or E-mail. Remember, Marshall must have the letter by 4:00 pm, 4/21.

By email: Send a PDF of the signed letter to mmeyers@pijac.org
By FAX: Fax the signed letter to: 1-202-293-4377

Thank you for your help in opposing HR 669.

Genny Wall
Legislative VP AFA, NAIA

Laurella Desborough
Legislative VP ASA, NAIA

www.afabirds.org American Federation of Aviculture
www.asabirds.org Avicultural Society of America
www.naiatrust.org National Animal Interest Alliance
www.pijac.org Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council

SAMPLE LETTER TO OPPOSE HR 669

On your club or organization letterhead

Date

House Committee on Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans & Wildlife
187 Ford House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Re: (Your club or organization name) OPPOSES HR 669

Dear Mr. Chairman and Honorable Committee Members,

(Your club or organization name) OPPOSES HR 669 and we ask that you vote NO ON HR 669, and that you do not allow it to pass out of your committee.

(Your club or organization name) represents (# or approximate #) people who will be harmed by HR 669 if it becomes law.

Our members own, work with, or have businesses that provide services for, non-native animal species (give examples of the animals your members own, work with, or provide services for), which have been in this country for many years without causing harm to the environment, to native species, or to human health. Our members are responsible owners and businesses, and there is no reason to believe that the non-native species that we own, work with, or provide services for, will cause future harm to the environment, to native species, or to human health.

While the stated intent of HR 669 is to protect the environment, HR 669 will not achieve that stated purpose. Instead, HR 669 will cause great harm to non-native species both inside and outside of the US, and to the people who own them or whose businesses depend on them.

Please do not allow HR 669 to pass out of your committee.

Very truly yours,

(Signature)
(Name)
(Title)
(Club or Organization)

RE: STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

dansexotics — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:27:28 GMT

i have already sent my indiana congressman 4 letters pleding to not go through with the ban. i love my animals and i hate to have to treat them like a drug dealer does drugs cuz if i have to i will i will not and repet will not let the gov destroy our passion for our herps cuz ill always have some for those who will want them. ive also sent letters to congressmen in wisconsin and georgia!!!! I REALLY REALLY HATE THIS BAN IT IS TOTAL B.S.!!!!

RE: STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

the herptile master — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:59:28 GMT

I have emailed some of my freands and they will pass it on and then the next buntch will pass it on. We cant let this ban go unnoticed. we cant go down and parish without a fight. And we cant just stand by and watcha whole hobby die becouse some old dried up fart who had no herps or any pets of his own when he was a kid kill our pation.

RE: STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

sgtpepper0 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:11:57 GMT

I have already contacted my state representative. If this bill passes, I am out of a job. AND I LOVE MY JOB!

RE: STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

dansexotics — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:32:22 GMT

same here ive done emailed my congress man here in indiana, georgia, and wisconsin!!!! i pray it dont pass!!!!!!!!

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RE: STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

MeganRM — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:01:46 GMT

I already mailed the people who were on the mailing list and what not so I done my part.I also called some so far.

STAND UP FOR OUR PETS AND HOBBIES

dansexotics — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:23:19 GMT

we all should stand up against this ban. y should congress be allowed to take our pets away for some that would be like taking our children away. y does congress want to take jobs when the economy is already falling apart. we need to be heard!! responsibily heard!!!!!