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    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.

    1. Acadiana Bird Club
    2. Advocates for Bird Conservation
    3. American Cichlid Association
    4. American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association
    5. American Federation of Aviculture
    6. American Ferret Association
    7. American Pheasant and Waterfowl Association
    8. American Pet Products Association
    9. AquariumHobbyist.com
    10. Ar-La-Tex Caged Bird Club
    11. Avicultural Society of America
    12. Bird Clubs of Virginia
    13. BirdChannel.com
    14. BirdHobbyist.com
    15. BlueZooRadio
    16. Brotegeris Society International
    17. California Hawking Club
    18. Central Ohio Friends of a Feather
    19. Chicago Herpetological Society
    20. Cockatiel Foundation, Inc.
    21. Companion Bird Club of Delaware Valley
    22. Contra Costa Avian Society
    23. Eclectus Group
    24. Exotichobbyist.com
    25. Exotic Wildlife Association
    26. Federation of American Aquarium Societies
    27. FishChannel.com
    28. Florida Federation of Aviculture
    29. Florida Keys Herpetological Society
    30. Florida Tropical Fish Farms Association
    31. Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society
    32. Forum
    33. Hernando Exotic Bird Club
    34. Hoosier Herpetological Society
    35. Imperial Bird Club
    36. Insecthobbyist.com
    37. International Association for Falconry & Conservation of Birds of Prey
    38. Jacksonville Herpetological Society
    39. Kenosha Exotic Bird Club
    40. Kingsnake.com
    41. Maine Herpetogical Society
    42. National Animal Interest Alliance
    43. National Aquaculture Association
    44. Nature’s Corner Magazine
    45. NoHR669.com
    46. Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies
    47. North American Falconers Association
    48. Northern Illinois Parrot Society
    49. Northern Iowa Racing Pigeon Club
    50. Ohio Society of Animal Owners
    51. On Wings
    52. Old Dominion Aviary
    53. Pet Industry Distributors Association
    54. PetHobbyist.com
    55. Pittsburgh Marine Aquarium Society
    56. Pondhobbyist.com
    57. Pyrrhura Breeders Association
    58. ReptileChannel.com
    59. ReptileRadio.net
    60. ReptilesTV.com
    61. Responsible Exotic Animal Ownership (REXANO)
    62. S & D Exotic Bird Rescue
    63. San Diego Bird Breeders
    64. Shawsheen River Gerbils
    65. SmallAnimalChannel.com
    66. Southern Nevada Parrot Education Rescue & Homing Society
    67. Southwestern Michigan Aquarium Society
    68. Stop669.org
    69. The Organization of Professional Aviculturists
    70. The Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts
    71. USARK
    72. Wild Raptor Take Conservancy
    73. World Wide Pet Industry Association
    74. York Area Pet Bird Club
    75. Zoological Association of America
    Since 1970, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) been an advocate for pets and the pet industry – promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, fostering environmental stewardship, and ensuring the availability of pets. PIJAC members include retailers, companion animal suppliers, manufacturers, wholesale distributors, manufacturers’ representatives, pet hobbyists, and other trade organizations. Through the combined voice of these people, PIJAC serves the best interests of the entire pet industry. For more information, please visit www.pijac.org.

    Dedicated to teaching the care, sharing the knowledge, and telling of the love and joy of pet birds.

    Copyright © 2006-2009 York Area Pet Bird Club

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