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by tigers9 on April 27, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
http://nohr669.com/blog/?p=229 Apr 26 PIJAC Says Thank You to Everyone admin PIJAC 2009-04-26 PIJAC THANKS PET OWNERS, HOBBYISTS, AND OTHERS WHO CARE Washington, DC, April 24, 2009 – The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) gratefully recognizes the collaborative efforts of pet owners, aquarium societies, bird clubs, herpetological societies, hobby clubs, pet organizations, and pet industry members who took time to educate their communities and express their concerns about the proposed Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669). Collectively our voices were heard on a bill that could potentially ban nonnative species of wildlife not specifically approved by US Fish & Wildlife Service. The pet owners and keepers across America responded in great numbers, rallying together to oppose a poorly crafted piece of legislation. It was evident from several comments made during the April 23 hearing before the House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife that members of the Subcommittee received an enormous response from their constituents. PIJAC has learned that members of the Subcommittee received thousands of phone calls, emails, and letters from all corners of the US urging them to defeat the bill in its current form. PIJAC’s Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel Marshall Meyers, who testified at the hearing, noted, “It is clear that Committee members from both sides of the aisle heard from the pet-owning public about their concerns with this bill.” PIJAC greatly appreciates the tremendous efforts of pet owners and organizations representing all types of pets. Added Meyers, “We’re extremely grateful to the thousands of groups who galvanized their members leading up to yesterday’s hearing. This following list is just a sample of the organizations that responded — but thanks to everyone involved whether or not you are on the list. PIJAC will continue working with members of the Subcommittee, the Executive Branch, and other stakeholders to ensure the process proceeds in a transparent, inclusive, and strategic manner.” PIJAC will be posting on its website – www.pijac.org – additional information on likeminded groups and up-to-date information on HR 669 as the process evolves. Much work is left to be done as meetings are held to discuss possible amendments to the bill. Acadiana Bird Club Advocates for Bird Conservation American Cichlid Association American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association American Federation of Aviculture American Ferret Association American Pheasant and Waterfowl Association American Pet Products Association AquariumHobbyist.com Ar-La-Tex Caged Bird Club Avicultural Society of America Bird Clubs of Virginia BirdChannel.com BirdHobbyist.com BlueZooRadio Brotegeris Society International California Hawking Club Central Ohio Friends of a Feather Chicago Herpetological Society Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. Companion Bird Club of Delaware Valley Contra Costa Avian Society Eclectus Group Exotichobbyist.com Exotic Wildlife Association Federation of American Aquarium Societies FishChannel.com Florida Federation of Aviculture Florida Keys Herpetological Society Florida Tropical Fish Farms Association Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society Forum Hernando Exotic Bird Club Hoosier Herpetological Society Imperial Bird Club Insecthobbyist.com International Association for Falconry & Conservation of Birds of Prey Jacksonville Herpetological Society Kenosha Exotic Bird Club Kingsnake.com Maine Herpetogical Society National Animal Interest Alliance National Aquaculture Association Nature’s Corner Magazine NoHR669.com Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies North American Falconers Association Northern Illinois Parrot Society Northern Iowa Racing Pigeon Club Ohio Society of Animal Owners On Wings Old Dominion Aviary Pet Industry Distributors Association PetHobbyist.com Pittsburgh Marine Aquarium Society Pondhobbyist.com Pyrrhura Breeders Association ReptileChannel.com ReptileRadio.net ReptilesTV.com Responsible Exotic Animal Ownership (REXANO) S & D Exotic Bird Rescue San Diego Bird Breeders Shawsheen River Gerbils SmallAnimalChannel.com Southern Nevada Parrot Education Rescue & Homing Society Southwestern Michigan Aquarium Society Stop669.org The Organization of Professional Aviculturists The Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts USARK Wild Raptor Take Conservancy World Wide Pet Industry Association York Area Pet Bird Club Zoological Association of America (admin note: I can’t even being to explain the tremendous sense of pride and comradery that comes over me as I read down that list. In these scary times for all pet owners, these last two weeks of unity proved that we can stand together and we can make our voices heard. I’m grateful to all who did something to help no matter how big or small, you all count and we couldn’t have done it without each and every voice. I’m also really looking forward to working with everyone again … pet owners are good souls and put up one heck of a fight! :-) -adam)

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