In Kamloops, B.C., Animal Control Bylaw 34 - 11 states that any person may not have ‘wild animals’ without a permit. They include ALL reptiles and amphibians under this definition. The law was established in 1994 and the reptile community has grown considerably in this time. I want to pursue breeding reptiles as I love the animals and they can make wonderful companions. This is especially true for people who are allergic to pet fur and dander; a pet reptile is the perfect pet for those who may be unable to keep typical four-legged friends. The bylaw needs to change or be clarified, as hundreds of people own reptiles in Kamloops with no knowledge of this law. BC has a prohibited list of dangerous reptiles that restricts and prohibits venomous or giant snakes, crocodiles, and other species, so there is no reason to restrict harmless reptiles in Kamloops. This bylaw needs to be updated, as we all know common pet snake species or captive bred bearded dragons are not “wild” animals. They would not survive in the wild, and have been kept in captivity for decades. If you believe in the value of owning a reptile, from a gecko to a ball python, please sign this petition to keep owning reptiles possible in Kamloops.
If you want the right to own reptiles, comment below your thoughts on how they make great companions! And please share so I can take these signatures to city council AND CHANGE THE BYLAW!
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Reached 250 supporters
January 10, 2022
January 2, 2022
The petition has successfully reached one hundred signatures. This level of interest confirms that many residents recognize the outdated nature of our current animal bylaws.
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December 31, 2021
December 28, 2021
We are approaching one hundred signatures to present to city council. Please encourage your neighbors to sign this document so we can demonstrate the scale of local interest in revising this outdated bylaw.
55 Comments
I live my pet snake, but he wouldn’t last a minute in the wild. He’s not a wild animal, and treating him as such would just lead to his death.
I love my my reptiles they are all apart of my family and if I knew about this bylaw I would never have moved to kamloops.im a very responsible reptile owner all my reptile encounters are locked.pls change this bylaw for my will be truly heart broken if we have to rehome our reptile babys.
Many types of reptiles have been breeding for generations and are no longer wild. They make excellent pets as they are quiet and do not produce allergies in people.
This is ridiculous. If the animal can't be immediately released back into its surroundings, it's not wild. If it can be purchased from a pet store, it's not wild. If it is not illegal to own the animal in Canada/BC, it should not be classified as wild. This is outrageous.
Cats do more damage to our environment and indigenous species than harmless reptile pets do. This is a strange speciesist law that needs to change.
We love our scale babies. Without their love, my life would be so dark.
No reason why people shouldn't be able to keep harmless reptiles in Kamloops!
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In Kamloops, B.C., Animal Control Bylaw 34 - 11 states that any person may not have ‘wild animals’ without a permit. They include ALL reptiles and amphibians under this definition. The law was established in 1994 and the reptile community has grown considerably in this time. I want to pursue breeding reptiles as I love the animals and they can make wonderful companions. This is especially true for people who are allergic to pet fur and dander; a pet reptile is the perfect pet for those who may be unable to keep typical four-legged friends. The bylaw needs to change or be clarified, as hundreds of people own reptiles in Kamloops with no knowledge of this law. BC has a prohibited list of dangerous reptiles that restricts and prohibits venomous or giant snakes, crocodiles, and other species, so there is no reason to restrict harmless reptiles in Kamloops. This bylaw needs to be updated, as we all know common pet snake species or captive bred bearded dragons are not “wild” animals. They would not survive in the wild, and have been kept in captivity for decades. If you believe in the value of owning a reptile, from a gecko to a ball python, please sign this petition to keep owning reptiles possible in Kamloops.
If you want the right to own reptiles, comment below your thoughts on how they make great companions! And please share so I can take these signatures to city council AND CHANGE THE BYLAW!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 10, 2022
January 2, 2022
The petition has successfully reached one hundred signatures. This level of interest confirms that many residents recognize the outdated nature of our current animal bylaws.
Reached 100 supporters
December 31, 2021
December 28, 2021
We are approaching one hundred signatures to present to city council. Please encourage your neighbors to sign this document so we can demonstrate the scale of local interest in revising this outdated bylaw.
55 Comments
My daughter wants a geko chameleon or bearded dragon one day. My asthma has a tough time with certain furry animals like rodents
I live my pet snake, but he wouldn’t last a minute in the wild. He’s not a wild animal, and treating him as such would just lead to his death.
I love my my reptiles they are all apart of my family and if I knew about this bylaw I would never have moved to kamloops.im a very responsible reptile owner all my reptile encounters are locked.pls change this bylaw for my will be truly heart broken if we have to rehome our reptile babys.
Many types of reptiles have been breeding for generations and are no longer wild. They make excellent pets as they are quiet and do not produce allergies in people.
This is ridiculous. If the animal can't be immediately released back into its surroundings, it's not wild. If it can be purchased from a pet store, it's not wild. If it is not illegal to own the animal in Canada/BC, it should not be classified as wild. This is outrageous.
Cats do more damage to our environment and indigenous species than harmless reptile pets do. This is a strange speciesist law that needs to change.
We love our scale babies. Without their love, my life would be so dark.
No reason why people shouldn't be able to keep harmless reptiles in Kamloops!
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My daughter wants a geko chameleon or bearded dragon one day. My asthma has a tough time with certain furry animals like rodents