>The idea of sending these confiscated animals into the GGA for >distribution into devoted hands is a good idea, but it lacks some key >points. First, who or what could give the GGA authority to do that? How >could the GGA qualify to fill the same role as the TSA? Who would decide >who gets the animals? Would there be a questionare type of thing? > >I just don't see it happening at all guys. >
Daniel raises some reality issue. GGa would have a very difficult time doing something like this. USF&W also has some serious issues with confiscated animals going into the hands of potential commercial breeders and jobbers. It makes the issue very sticky for them. I have worked with them in the past many times on these issues when I was president of NYHS. We helped them many times and did take animals from time to time. Even when this does work, realize the zoo's get the first call. When I get the call.....there are 100 dying bibrons geckos. Manytimes these come with conditions like...you have to return them when the issue goes to court. I have helped recently with consulting on care. They do care. They do try their best. Many of the people here in NY are people who do care about these animals. Lyle Puente PO Box 438 Crompond, NY 10517 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Global Gecko Association http://www.gekkota.com ########################################################################### THE GLOBAL GECKO ASSOCIATION LISTSERV WebSite: www.gekkota.com Archive: [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ The GGA takes no responsibility for the contents of these postings. ###########################################################################
