Save Chris's Pet Snakehead Fish
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Possessing a Snakehead didn't become illegal until 2004, about two years after somebody released a pair of Northern Snakehead into a Crofton, Md., where they bred and wiped out the entire fish population. Snakehead have infiltrated New York waters, as well. Last August, the state's Department of Environmental Conservation was forced to treat Ridgebury Lake and Catlin Creek in Orange County with an aquatic pesticide designed to kill Northern Snakehead. Snakehead are described as having voracious appetite, often consuming all other fish in a lake or pond, and even eating its young. The fish can slither across land, staying out of water for up to three days, to find new sources of food, including small animals. "Those fish released into the pond were cold-climate temperature fish that can survive winter months," Deverso said. "My fish is a Giant Snakehead species. It's not a cold-climate temperature fish and could not survive if it was released into a pond." Federal regulations do not distinguish between different species of Snakehead; they're all illegal. Deverso said some animal organizations from outside the state have extended offers to take in Rocky. One issue is federal transportation laws across state lines. "Another issue is the fish is 10 years old," he said. "There's a fear the stress of taking him out of the environment he's been in for 10 years and doing a transport would kill him." Deverso has the fish in a 200-gallon tank at his home at 7424 Muench Road in Clay. State Department of Conservation officials said they would wait until Deverso's criminal court proceedings were complete before, possibly, seizing the fish. "We realize this fish is this guy's pet and we're sensitive to the situation, trying to work with him," said Region 7 Capt. Woody Erickson of the DEC, "as long as he's trying to find a legal home for this thing. If not, he'll have to surrender it to us or euthanize it himself." There's no set timetable to seize the fish, Erickson said. "On the other hand if there is no home for this thing, we can't continue this on forever," he said. "We'd like to work this out within the next two weeks." Tom Leo can be reached at tleo@syracuse.com or 470-6013.
A pet owner in Clay hopes his guilty plea in town court this week doesn't equate to a death sentence for his 10-year-old, 28-inch long Snakehead fish.
Chris Deverso pleaded guilty Tuesday night and was fined $25 for possessing the illegal fish. He's now is scrambling to find "Rocky" a legal home. He's contacted zoos and aquariums, including the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnett Park.
So far, he's had no luck. Rosamond Gifford Zoo officials told Deverso they can't take the fish because they don't have funding to build a large aquarium to house a single fish. A Snakehead would attack any other fish in the tank.
"This fish doesn't deserve to die," said Deverso, 37, who purchased the fish 10 years ago for $30 from a local pet store. "There has to be another solution."
Polldaddy.com
Possessing a Snakehead didn't become illegal until 2004, about two years after somebody released a pair of Northern Snakehead into a Crofton, Md., where they bred and wiped out the entire fish population. Snakehead have infiltrated New York waters, as well. Last August, the state's Department of Environmental Conservation was forced to treat Ridgebury Lake and Catlin Creek in Orange County with an aquatic pesticide designed to kill Northern Snakehead. Snakehead are described as having voracious appetite, often consuming all other fish in a lake or pond, and even eating its young. The fish can slither across land, staying out of water for up to three days, to find new sources of food, including small animals. "Those fish released into the pond were cold-climate temperature fish that can survive winter months," Deverso said. "My fish is a Giant Snakehead species. It's not a cold-climate temperature fish and could not survive if it was released into a pond." Federal regulations do not distinguish between different species of Snakehead; they're all illegal. Deverso said some animal organizations from outside the state have extended offers to take in Rocky. One issue is federal transportation laws across state lines. "Another issue is the fish is 10 years old," he said. "There's a fear the stress of taking him out of the environment he's been in for 10 years and doing a transport would kill him." Deverso has the fish in a 200-gallon tank at his home at 7424 Muench Road in Clay. State Department of Conservation officials said they would wait until Deverso's criminal court proceedings were complete before, possibly, seizing the fish. "We realize this fish is this guy's pet and we're sensitive to the situation, trying to work with him," said Region 7 Capt. Woody Erickson of the DEC, "as long as he's trying to find a legal home for this thing. If not, he'll have to surrender it to us or euthanize it himself." There's no set timetable to seize the fish, Erickson said. "On the other hand if there is no home for this thing, we can't continue this on forever," he said. "We'd like to work this out within the next two weeks." Tom Leo can be reached at tleo@syracuse.com or 470-6013.
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/02/clay_man_searching_for_home_fo.html
Polldaddy.com
Possessing a Snakehead didn't become illegal until 2004, about two years after somebody released a pair of Northern Snakehead into a Crofton, Md., where they bred and wiped out the entire fish population. Snakehead have infiltrated New York waters, as well. Last August, the state's Department of Environmental Conservation was forced to treat Ridgebury Lake and Catlin Creek in Orange County with an aquatic pesticide designed to kill Northern Snakehead. Snakehead are described as having voracious appetite, often consuming all other fish in a lake or pond, and even eating its young. The fish can slither across land, staying out of water for up to three days, to find new sources of food, including small animals. "Those fish released into the pond were cold-climate temperature fish that can survive winter months," Deverso said. "My fish is a Giant Snakehead species. It's not a cold-climate temperature fish and could not survive if it was released into a pond." Federal regulations do not distinguish between different species of Snakehead; they're all illegal. Deverso said some animal organizations from outside the state have extended offers to take in Rocky. One issue is federal transportation laws across state lines. "Another issue is the fish is 10 years old," he said. "There's a fear the stress of taking him out of the environment he's been in for 10 years and doing a transport would kill him." Deverso has the fish in a 200-gallon tank at his home at 7424 Muench Road in Clay. State Department of Conservation officials said they would wait until Deverso's criminal court proceedings were complete before, possibly, seizing the fish. "We realize this fish is this guy's pet and we're sensitive to the situation, trying to work with him," said Region 7 Capt. Woody Erickson of the DEC, "as long as he's trying to find a legal home for this thing. If not, he'll have to surrender it to us or euthanize it himself." There's no set timetable to seize the fish, Erickson said. "On the other hand if there is no home for this thing, we can't continue this on forever," he said. "We'd like to work this out within the next two weeks." Tom Leo can be reached at tleo@syracuse.com or 470-6013.
A pet owner in Clay hopes his guilty plea in town court this week doesn't equate to a death sentence for his 10-year-old, 28-inch long Snakehead fish.
Chris Deverso pleaded guilty Tuesday night and was fined $25 for possessing the illegal fish. He's now is scrambling to find "Rocky" a legal home. He's contacted zoos and aquariums, including the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnett Park.
So far, he's had no luck. Rosamond Gifford Zoo officials told Deverso they can't take the fish because they don't have funding to build a large aquarium to house a single fish. A Snakehead would attack any other fish in the tank.
"This fish doesn't deserve to die," said Deverso, 37, who purchased the fish 10 years ago for $30 from a local pet store. "There has to be another solution."
Polldaddy.com
Possessing a Snakehead didn't become illegal until 2004, about two years after somebody released a pair of Northern Snakehead into a Crofton, Md., where they bred and wiped out the entire fish population. Snakehead have infiltrated New York waters, as well. Last August, the state's Department of Environmental Conservation was forced to treat Ridgebury Lake and Catlin Creek in Orange County with an aquatic pesticide designed to kill Northern Snakehead. Snakehead are described as having voracious appetite, often consuming all other fish in a lake or pond, and even eating its young. The fish can slither across land, staying out of water for up to three days, to find new sources of food, including small animals. "Those fish released into the pond were cold-climate temperature fish that can survive winter months," Deverso said. "My fish is a Giant Snakehead species. It's not a cold-climate temperature fish and could not survive if it was released into a pond." Federal regulations do not distinguish between different species of Snakehead; they're all illegal. Deverso said some animal organizations from outside the state have extended offers to take in Rocky. One issue is federal transportation laws across state lines. "Another issue is the fish is 10 years old," he said. "There's a fear the stress of taking him out of the environment he's been in for 10 years and doing a transport would kill him." Deverso has the fish in a 200-gallon tank at his home at 7424 Muench Road in Clay. State Department of Conservation officials said they would wait until Deverso's criminal court proceedings were complete before, possibly, seizing the fish. "We realize this fish is this guy's pet and we're sensitive to the situation, trying to work with him," said Region 7 Capt. Woody Erickson of the DEC, "as long as he's trying to find a legal home for this thing. If not, he'll have to surrender it to us or euthanize it himself." There's no set timetable to seize the fish, Erickson said. "On the other hand if there is no home for this thing, we can't continue this on forever," he said. "We'd like to work this out within the next two weeks." Tom Leo can be reached at tleo@syracuse.com or 470-6013.
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# 1,274:
8:03 pm PDT, Aug 10,
John Vestil, New York
It is illegal to own these animals as pets, but he's had Rocky for 10 years. He bought Rocky when it was legal to own a snakehead. Clearly, Chris has shown everyone that he's been a very responsible and loving pet owner all these years. Some consideration must be done/given.
It is illegal to own these animals as pets, but he's had Rocky for 10 years. He bought Rocky when it was legal to own a snakehead. Clearly, Chris has shown everyone that he's been a very responsible and loving pet owner all these years. Some consideration must be done/given.
# 1,273:
1:59 pm PDT, Jul 29,
Ana Carolina Abreu, Brazil
# 1,272:
8:11 am PDT, Jul 22,
Joshua Bartle, New York
# 1,271:
10:12 am PDT, Jul 21,
Krista Strickland, Tennessee
It is unfair for the person to give up his beloved pet. He bought it in 2004, yet now they want to kill the fish? Completely unnecessary. Let the man keep his pet.
It is unfair for the person to give up his beloved pet. He bought it in 2004, yet now they want to kill the fish? Completely unnecessary. Let the man keep his pet.
# 1,270:
8:13 pm PDT, Jul 19,
Terry Styons, West Virginia
hi i keep fish as well and i would cry my eyes out if i had to give up my pet fish and it was killed your pet should not be killed or taken just because of someone else and people who think its a threat i dont see how it is any diffrent than a big bass eating a baby bass i hope this help
hi i keep fish as well and i would cry my eyes out if i had to give up my pet fish and it was killed your pet should not be killed or taken just because of someone else and people who think its a threat i dont see how it is any diffrent than a big bass eating a baby bass i hope this help
# 1,269:
8:27 am PDT, Jul 9,
Katira Tejeda, Massachusetts
# 1,268:
7:04 am PDT, Jul 9,
Ines Faria, Portugal
# 1,267:
2:29 am PDT, Jul 8,
Jarred Domingo, Hawaii
# 1,266:
11:25 pm PDT, Jul 7,
Craig Logan, Indiana
Chris is obviously a dedicated pet owner. Its sad to see a RESPONSIBLE pet owner punished for the mistakes of others.
Chris is obviously a dedicated pet owner. Its sad to see a RESPONSIBLE pet owner punished for the mistakes of others.
# 1,265:
4:13 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Daile O'Connor, New Jersey
# 1,264:
6:30 am PDT, Jun 23,
Michele Turick-Hand, New Jersey
Fish deserve to live just like anything else in this World....If the higher ups spent more time trying to find Rocky a home, instead of trying to end his life what a better World this would be. Time to waste their energy on doing something positive for a change.
Fish deserve to live just like anything else in this World....If the higher ups spent more time trying to find Rocky a home, instead of trying to end his life what a better World this would be. Time to waste their energy on doing something positive for a change.
# 1,263:
1:24 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Amber Hand, New Jersey
This is ridiculous. The fish isn't bothering anyone and the owner has no plan to let him go free so they should just leave him alone. Let Rocky live!!
This is ridiculous. The fish isn't bothering anyone and the owner has no plan to let him go free so they should just leave him alone. Let Rocky live!!
# 1,262:
5:34 pm PDT, Jun 21,
Amanda Kelly, Ohio
Hope all goes well for you and rocky.Good Luck!
Hope all goes well for you and rocky.Good Luck!
# 1,261:
7:44 am PDT, Jun 18,
SANDRA ROCHA, Portugal
# 1,260:
12:36 pm PDT, Jun 15,
DAISY BURGOS, Georgia
please save this helpless animal. he deserve to live just like anybody else.
please save this helpless animal. he deserve to live just like anybody else.
# 1,259:
7:39 am PDT, Jun 14,
Pek Zhi Xiang, Singapore
Let Rocky live! He cant cause any harm!!
Let Rocky live! He cant cause any harm!!
# 1,258:
6:04 pm PDT, Jun 12,
Name not displayed, Canada
I know i live in a place where snakeheads are legal, but why dont you give this guy a break, the fish hasnt harmed anyone for ten years, youcanjust say itwaseuthanized but let him keep it? its not like it will survive cold water in the wild.
I know i live in a place where snakeheads are legal, but why dont you give this guy a break, the fish hasnt harmed anyone for ten years, youcanjust say itwaseuthanized but let him keep it? its not like it will survive cold water in the wild.
# 1,257:
6:25 am PDT, Jun 11,
Rheana Johnson, New York
# 1,256:
4:38 am PDT, Jun 11,
Susanna Von Dewitz, Germany
# 1,255:
8:11 pm PDT, Jun 9,
Russian Federation!!!!!!!!!, New York
God Bless You!!!!!
God Bless You!!!!!
# 1,254:
3:36 pm PDT, Jun 9,
Melynda Nichols, New York
rocky should be aloud to live he was bought when it was leagl to have them. the DEC just have to be THE BIG MAN like when thay killed that bear last year !! if thay dont want you to have it thay will find a way to get it from you!! next it will be the right to bare arms .TRY TO GET MINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LEAVE ROCKY ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rocky should be aloud to live he was bought when it was leagl to have them. the DEC just have to be THE BIG MAN like when thay killed that bear last year !! if thay dont want you to have it thay will find a way to get it from you!! next it will be the right to bare arms .TRY TO GET MINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LEAVE ROCKY ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 1,253:
11:21 am PDT, Jun 9,
Thomas Major, United Kingdom
The fish is that poor mans pet. He aquired it legally and he must be very upset to cause such a furor. Pardon him!
The fish is that poor mans pet. He aquired it legally and he must be very upset to cause such a furor. Pardon him!
# 1,252:
2:47 pm PDT, May 29,
Name not displayed, California
The US has no right to kill this fish. There is obviously no threat of this man releasing the snakehead into the local waterways. Even if he did, the cold water of the region he lives in would not be suitable for the snakehead's survival.
The US has no right to kill this fish. There is obviously no threat of this man releasing the snakehead into the local waterways. Even if he did, the cold water of the region he lives in would not be suitable for the snakehead's survival.
# 1,250:
12:52 pm PDT, May 29,
Greg Coco, California
Chris's pet SH was purchased legally and he has proven to be a responsible owner. If anything DEC needs to show support to a responsible owner by either allowing him to keep his pet or helping to find an alternative home for the fish such as a public aquarium or zoo. It is not only the right thing to do but would also help improve the negative image the DEC has gained from this incident. - Greg
Chris's pet SH was purchased legally and he has proven to be a responsible owner. If anything DEC needs to show support to a responsible owner by either allowing him to keep his pet or helping to find an alternative home for the fish such as a public aquarium or zoo. It is not only the right thing to do but would also help improve the negative image the DEC has gained from this incident. - Greg
# 1,251:
12:51 pm PDT, May 29,
Joel Licon, Texas
chris is a responsible owner. do not take his fish that he bought FIVE years before the ban on snakeheads.
chris is a responsible owner. do not take his fish that he bought FIVE years before the ban on snakeheads.
# 1,249:
1:27 am PDT, May 29,
Name not displayed, Germany
# 1,248:
3:53 pm PDT, May 28,
Bryan Enriquez, Philippines
# 1,247:
4:42 pm PDT, May 23,
James Dunkerson, Iowa
# 1,246:
8:13 am PDT, May 22,
Brian Rollar, North Carolina
Let the fish live! Chris is a responsible adult and Rocky should live out the rest of his life in the family home.
Let the fish live! Chris is a responsible adult and Rocky should live out the rest of his life in the family home.
# 1,245:
10:51 pm PDT, May 20,
Lorii He, Mexico
# 1,244:
2:52 pm PDT, May 19,
C Ferretti, New York
He bought the fish at a time when it "was" legal,NOW suddenlthe DEC has a problem. Well Shame on the Zoo, for not tryng to help this man if not just for a temp time frame until it can go to another zoo. Im sure the zoo here in syracuse can take this pet tank and all I cannot imagine that it will make them go into debt over helping a man out. So please help this man and this once legally purchased fish ..............
He bought the fish at a time when it "was" legal,NOW suddenlthe DEC has a problem. Well Shame on the Zoo, for not tryng to help this man if not just for a temp time frame until it can go to another zoo. Im sure the zoo here in syracuse can take this pet tank and all I cannot imagine that it will make them go into debt over helping a man out. So please help this man and this once legally purchased fish ..............
# 1,243:
10:02 am PDT, May 17,
Diane and Syd Marcus, Illinois
# 1,242:
1:38 pm PDT, May 16,
Carolina Martinez, Spain
# 1,241:
3:04 pm PDT, May 10,
Tatiana Costa, Brazil
# 1,240:
6:18 am PDT, May 8,
Meghan Mahon, New Jersey
Absurd to think that this would not be grandfathered. The man has done nothing against the law. I also find it absurd that the DEC is refusing to that distingush his species of snakehead, from the northern sankehead. Like almost all species of snakeheads his fish is a subtropical species and is not a threat to temperate or colder regions, because it can not survive there. I am a fish keeper as well, that fish IS that mans pet, which should also be taken into consideration. Good luck to you, Chris and Rocky.
Absurd to think that this would not be grandfathered. The man has done nothing against the law. I also find it absurd that the DEC is refusing to that distingush his species of snakehead, from the northern sankehead. Like almost all species of snakeheads his fish is a subtropical species and is not a threat to temperate or colder regions, because it can not survive there. I am a fish keeper as well, that fish IS that mans pet, which should also be taken into consideration. Good luck to you, Chris and Rocky.
# 1,239:
3:34 pm PDT, May 5,
Dorsey Levy, Illinois
save the fish
save the fish
# 1,238:
11:58 am PDT, May 5,
Name not displayed, Russian Federation
# 1,237:
6:42 am PDT, May 5,
Stacy Cihocki, New York
This fish does not deserve to die. Chris Deverso bought the fish when it was legal to own and has kept it for 10 years without a problem. Please don't create a problem. Chris and his fish are not hurting anybody. Please reconsider, and let Rocky live. Stacy
This fish does not deserve to die. Chris Deverso bought the fish when it was legal to own and has kept it for 10 years without a problem. Please don't create a problem. Chris and his fish are not hurting anybody. Please reconsider, and let Rocky live. Stacy
# 1,236:
2:48 am PDT, May 5,
Asli Gedik, Germany
# 1,235:
9:58 am PDT, May 1,
Heidi Roberts, United Kingdom
The fish was purchased before it became illegal to own so I feel it would be fairer if it was checked on by the authorities from time to time instead of it being taken away.If an owner has spent a lot of time and money on an animal like this it is unlikely it would be abandoned into the wild.I think each case should be treated individually.
The fish was purchased before it became illegal to own so I feel it would be fairer if it was checked on by the authorities from time to time instead of it being taken away.If an owner has spent a lot of time and money on an animal like this it is unlikely it would be abandoned into the wild.I think each case should be treated individually.
# 1,234:
7:01 am PDT, May 1,
Brian Worlock, Michigan
If bankers can still keep thier bonuses then let Chris keep his pet. Exceptions are always made and this needs to be and exception.
If bankers can still keep thier bonuses then let Chris keep his pet. Exceptions are always made and this needs to be and exception.
# 1,233:
2:06 am PDT, May 1,
Name not displayed, Ireland
# 1,232:
7:10 pm PDT, Apr 30,
HEATHER WILLIAMS, New York
THIS WHOLE SITUATION WITH THE DEC WANTING TO KILL A HARMLESS FISH AFTER 10 YEARS IS UTTERLY AND COMPLETELY RIDICOLOUS. SAVE THE FISH! IT DID NOTHING WRONG, HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF YOU HAD A DOG OR CAT OR A FISH YOURSELF AND SOMEONE TOLD YOU, THAT YOU COULDN'T KEEP IT, THAT IT HAD TO DIE AFTER 10 YEARS, AFTER ITS BEEN A CUSTOM AND PET TO YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU????? THINK ABOUT IT. IT WOULDN'T BE FAIR.
THIS WHOLE SITUATION WITH THE DEC WANTING TO KILL A HARMLESS FISH AFTER 10 YEARS IS UTTERLY AND COMPLETELY RIDICOLOUS. SAVE THE FISH! IT DID NOTHING WRONG, HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF YOU HAD A DOG OR CAT OR A FISH YOURSELF AND SOMEONE TOLD YOU, THAT YOU COULDN'T KEEP IT, THAT IT HAD TO DIE AFTER 10 YEARS, AFTER ITS BEEN A CUSTOM AND PET TO YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU????? THINK ABOUT IT. IT WOULDN'T BE FAIR.
# 1,231:
9:03 pm PDT, Apr 29,
Greg Pahl, Canada
DEC BOOO, spare a fishy soul, a creature who is innocent, free from malice and lives according to natures law, none of which applies to the folks at the DEC.
DEC BOOO, spare a fishy soul, a creature who is innocent, free from malice and lives according to natures law, none of which applies to the folks at the DEC.
# 1,230:
8:22 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Samuel Green, Arizona
Common Sense should prevail. Rocky is no danger to anything.
Common Sense should prevail. Rocky is no danger to anything.
# 1,229:
4:34 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Sean Elliott, Canada
# 1,228:
2:24 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Pedro Viegas, New Jersey
This is just wrong, he purchased his pet before the law was in effect, he should be able to keep his 10 year old pet which by now is part of the family.
This is just wrong, he purchased his pet before the law was in effect, he should be able to keep his 10 year old pet which by now is part of the family.
# 1,227:
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10:15 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Larry Davids Jr, Virginia
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# 1,226:
10:15 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Sharon Gregory, Australia
# 1,225:
9:07 am PDT, Apr 25,
Peter Tran, California
what if it was your dog or another loving animal that you had for over 10years.. as you can see he really loves that fish and knowing that theres a time and date the fish will be executed...stupid DEC
what if it was your dog or another loving animal that you had for over 10years.. as you can see he really loves that fish and knowing that theres a time and date the fish will be executed...stupid DEC
# 1,224:
3:36 pm PDT, Apr 24,
Brenda Tromans, Canada
# 1,223:
1:59 pm PDT, Apr 23,
Heather Beechner, New York
# 1,222:
9:52 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Kimberly Fuller, New York
# 1,221:
5:23 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Kyle Hurley, Australia
# 1,220:
7:21 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, New York
It's not fair that this fish has to die because it became illegal AFTER it's owner bought him. As long as the owner doesn't release it and keeps it in a single tank like he has been, who cares?
It's not fair that this fish has to die because it became illegal AFTER it's owner bought him. As long as the owner doesn't release it and keeps it in a single tank like he has been, who cares?
# 1,219:
1:11 pm PDT, Apr 21,
John Dow, Connecticut
Please , can't a single fish be spared ? I could see if it were a breeding pair in a temprate zone where they could potentialy be released .........But a pet bought pr-ban , has to be pardoned .....
Please , can't a single fish be spared ? I could see if it were a breeding pair in a temprate zone where they could potentialy be released .........But a pet bought pr-ban , has to be pardoned .....
# 1,218:
3:17 pm PDT, Apr 20,
Elena Glikina, Ukraine
# 1,217:
2:15 pm PDT, Apr 20,
Melissa Roberts, New York
# 1,216:
2:34 pm PDT, Apr 19,
Ronald Fazio, New York
I met Chris and his family yesterday at the pet expo they are great people and there is no reason this family should be forced to give up a harmless pet.
I met Chris and his family yesterday at the pet expo they are great people and there is no reason this family should be forced to give up a harmless pet.
# 1,215:
11:07 am PDT, Apr 19,
Name not displayed, New York
It's about time for these arrogant, stupid DEC officials to explain why this has become such a big issue for them. What part of THIS FISH IS HARMLESS IN NYS WATERS is so hard for them to understand? !!!!!
It's about time for these arrogant, stupid DEC officials to explain why this has become such a big issue for them. What part of THIS FISH IS HARMLESS IN NYS WATERS is so hard for them to understand? !!!!!
# 1,214:
8:00 pm PDT, Apr 18,
Jamie Lee, California
# 1,213:
12:01 pm PDT, Apr 18,
Name not displayed, France
# 1,212:
10:44 am PDT, Apr 17,
Maggie Bonds, Florida
Don't kill the fish!
Don't kill the fish!
# 1,211:
9:48 am PDT, Apr 17,
Name not displayed, New York
Rocky is not hurting anybody where he is, I think they should leave him alone, doesn't the DEC have anything better to do.
Rocky is not hurting anybody where he is, I think they should leave him alone, doesn't the DEC have anything better to do.
# 1,210:
9:47 am PDT, Apr 17,
Teresa Del Castillo, Mexico
# 1,209:
10:15 pm PDT, Apr 16,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 1,208:
10:03 pm PDT, Apr 16,
Wildlife Matters, Australia
# 1,207:
7:37 pm PDT, Apr 16,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,206:
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1:55 pm PDT, Apr 16,
Tim Redfern, Tennessee
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# 1,205:
9:36 am PDT, Apr 16,
Cris Colombi, Argentina
# 1,204:
8:29 am PDT, Apr 16,
Ron Cloran, New York
I dont think any of these fish should be held responsible for the actions of the owners who introduced these species into the us. Even more so not all species can survive in New York and if the laws were to be somewhat fair you should be able to own a fish that cannot survive in your local waters.
I dont think any of these fish should be held responsible for the actions of the owners who introduced these species into the us. Even more so not all species can survive in New York and if the laws were to be somewhat fair you should be able to own a fish that cannot survive in your local waters.
# 1,203:
8:19 am PDT, Apr 16,
Apolonia Pi, Poland
# 1,202:
8:09 pm PDT, Apr 15,
Valerie Hildebrand, Canada
# 1,201:
7:37 am PDT, Apr 15,
Marlene Rene Riddick, North Carolina
NOW THIS I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. HE BOUGHT IT LONGGGGG BEFORE IT WAS ILLEGAL TO HAVE ONE. HE LOVES HIS FISH AND CARES FOR IT. SOOOO WHAT THE HE---LLLLLLL IS THE PROBLEM? AND WHY WAS HE IN COURT AND HAD TO PLEA GUILTY??? EVIDENTLY HE WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED. WHY? YOU MAKE NO SENSE WHATSOEVER. I HAVE 2 TOY POODLES...I LOVE THEM WITH ALL MY HEART. IF IT WAS MADE ILLEGAL TODAY FOR ME TO HAVE THEM----TOUGH. I'VE HAD THEM FOR YRS. I LOVE THEM AND THEY LOVE ME-BOTH UNCONDITIONALLY. THIS IS SO WRONG. DROP THE CHARGES...AND BE GLAD THAT FOR ONCE--SOMEONE LOVES THEIR COMPANION AND TAKES REALLY GOOD CARE OF HIM/HER. BUT IF YOU CONVICT HIM OF ANYTHING OR MAKE HIM GIVE UP HIS FISH......FOR YOU TO MURDER IT. HOW DO YOU OR COULD YOU JUSTIFY THAT???? YOU CAN'T. NOT IN MY EYES NOR IN THE EYES OF GOD. LEAVE THEM BOTH ALONE. THEY ARE HARMING ABSOLUTELY NO ONE. FOR GOD'S SAKE GET A CLUE. BETTER YET------GET THE REAL CRIMINALS OUT THERE THAT ARE MURDERING, RAPING (YES I HAVE BEEN)........THE TRUE CRIMINALS. THIS MAN IS NOT ONE NOR IS THE FISH. KNOW THAT THE EYES OF THE WORLD ARE ON YOU NOW. I AM GOING TO FORWARD THIS 'STORY' TO EVERY SITE I BELONG TO AND TO ALL MY FRIENDS.... YES THE EYES OF THE WORLD ARE WATCHING YOU CLOSELY. SO IS GOD.
NOW THIS I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. HE BOUGHT IT LONGGGGG BEFORE IT WAS ILLEGAL TO HAVE ONE. HE LOVES HIS FISH AND CARES FOR IT. SOOOO WHAT THE HE---LLLLLLL IS THE PROBLEM? AND WHY WAS HE IN COURT AND HAD TO PLEA GUILTY??? EVIDENTLY HE WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED. WHY? YOU MAKE NO SENSE WHATSOEVER. I HAVE 2 TOY POODLES...I LOVE THEM WITH ALL MY HEART. IF IT WAS MADE ILLEGAL TODAY FOR ME TO HAVE THEM----TOUGH. I'VE HAD THEM FOR YRS. I LOVE THEM AND THEY LOVE ME-BOTH UNCONDITIONALLY. THIS IS SO WRONG. DROP THE CHARGES...AND BE GLAD THAT FOR ONCE--SOMEONE LOVES THEIR COMPANION AND TAKES REALLY GOOD CARE OF HIM/HER. BUT IF YOU CONVICT HIM OF ANYTHING OR MAKE HIM GIVE UP HIS FISH......FOR YOU TO MURDER IT. HOW DO YOU OR COULD YOU JUSTIFY THAT???? YOU CAN'T. NOT IN MY EYES NOR IN THE EYES OF GOD. LEAVE THEM BOTH ALONE. THEY ARE HARMING ABSOLUTELY NO ONE. FOR GOD'S SAKE GET A CLUE. BETTER YET------GET THE REAL CRIMINALS OUT THERE THAT ARE MURDERING, RAPING (YES I HAVE BEEN)........THE TRUE CRIMINALS. THIS MAN IS NOT ONE NOR IS THE FISH. KNOW THAT THE EYES OF THE WORLD ARE ON YOU NOW. I AM GOING TO FORWARD THIS 'STORY' TO EVERY SITE I BELONG TO AND TO ALL MY FRIENDS.... YES THE EYES OF THE WORLD ARE WATCHING YOU CLOSELY. SO IS GOD.
