By some events, there are hundreds of exotic and wild animals sold in Ohio each year, but the state has virtually no regulation of these often dangerous pets animals. All that's about to change thanks to an order by outgoing Gov. Ted Strickland who implemented a 90-day ban on selling those animals and requires offered owners of such animals to register them with the state.
The issue hit home late last year when an Ohio man was killed by a black bear detained under private ownership near Lorain. Incoming Gov. John Kasich has indicated he will consider extending the 90-day ban and we agree with others, like the Humane Society of the United states, who want the ban to become permanent. Many of us find abroad animals and wild animals beautiful and exciting, but that doesn't mean we want one as a permanent resident in our neighborhood. And too many owners of such animals are ill-ready to take care of them safely. That's why Gov. Kasich should make the 90-day order permanent.
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