In this post Colin draws comparisons to the ban on gun ownership in the UK to the eventual fate of reptile ownership in the United States.
Flies On a Vaseline Covered Windshield
June 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this post Colin writes about challenges faced by the advocates of responsible pet ownership, especially when compared to the HSUS’ focus and organization.
Why Do You Support Breeding?
June 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
In this post Colin discusses why he breeds animals and addresses the debate surrounding whether people should buy or adopt/rescue their next pet.
Five Stages …Minus One
November 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
In this post Colin revisits the reptile ban issues and compares the emotions reptile owners feel to those who experience traumatic events in their lives.
Peanut Butter Cups
February 15, 2010 By 3 Comments
As I type my daughter is a few months into her third year. As is often the case with parents I put nothing else on this planet before her. She is everything. Every parent wants to protect their children from as many bad things as possible in this world. To that end we often turn [...]
Herein Lies a Problem
January 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
Colin recently received a letter from Randy Forbes, his delegate in the House of Representatives. The letter highlights a problem the reptile community has with HR2811 and S373.
Republicans, Democrats and Reptiles
December 17, 2009 By 10 Comments
The assault on the rights of pet owners is a decidedly partisan issue. Reptile owners who vote Democrat and electing the people who will ultimately take away their right to own the reptile of their choosing.
A Ream of Paper, a Photograph, a Child and a Tanned Snake Skin
December 6, 2009 By 2 Comments
Oh, Sinister Python, How Lazy You Are
November 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A Revealing Bit of Truth About the HSUS
November 9, 2009 By 12 Comments
An Open Letter to Dog Owners
November 9, 2009 By 2 Comments
Homemade Apple Pie, Collateral Damage and the Humane Society
October 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
In this article Colin offers some perspective and insight into how the HSUS may be approaching its desired goal of limiting or eliminating the rights of pet owners in the United States.
A Pet For Each of Us
October 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Not Another Penny …Ever
July 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Humane Society of the United States is actively trying to push legislation that will completely ban the ownership of exotic animals in the United States. This is not just about snakes. They want to ban all reptiles, amphibians, birds and non-”standard” mammals. The exotic animal community must come together to stop their funding. Every exotic animal owner in the United States must work together to keep anyone and everyone they know from donating to the HSUS.
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