December 11, 2019

Humane Society Calling On Indiana Lawmakers To Strengthen Exotic Pet Ownership Laws


Taylor Bennett
HSUS Indiana State Director Samantha Morton - Taylor Bennett/WFYI

HSUS Indiana State Director Samantha Morton

Taylor Bennett/WFYI

The Humane Society of the United States is calling on the Indiana General Assembly to prevent the ownership of exotic pets with stronger laws.  WFYI’s Taylor Bennett spoke with new HSUS Indiana State Director Samantha Morton, who says Indiana lags behind other states when it comes to regulating ownership of exotic pets.

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