National Animal Control Association Policy Statement
Extended Animal Control Concerns - Exotics Approved: 05/19/04
POLICY STATEMENT
NACA opposes the keeping, sale,
or breeding of exotic or nontraditional animals as pets.
BASIS FOR POLICY
Exotic animals are becoming more accessible. The general public lacks the ability to properly house and care for exotic animals, which places the animals at undue risk. This creates the risk of zoonotic diseases and a risk to public health and safety.
POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
NACA urges city and county animal control agencies to pass laws or ordinances banning the selling or keeping of exotic or nontraditional animals as pets.
