PIJAC Canada

BWSmith · 10-17-03, 09:21 AM

Here we go. If you are in Canada, join PIJAC Canada! Preserve your rights!

Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada

DNA Reptiles · 10-17-03, 05:34 PM

Yes I urge everyone to. We have been members for the last five years.

Derrick · 10-17-03, 05:52 PM

For the most part they seem like a great org. If your a hot owner though note that "All venomous reptiles" are on thier suggested ban list as well as "All crocodilians"

Wuntu Menny · 10-17-03, 05:57 PM

After being threatened by the local rep that failure to join would result in problems for me and my fellow keepers, I'm skeptical of their intents. Add to that the reports from pet store employees that received PIJAC sponsored training in herp keeping. They came back from the session saying that the info offerred was insufficient and inaccurate. When those kind of comments come from "Trained Pet Counsellors", it really makes one wonder why the presentation was even made.

When it comes to PIJAC, I'm just gonna keep my seat on the fence until I see something positive with regard to herps.

WM

Tim and Julie B · 10-17-03, 06:08 PM

Couldn't agree with you more WM!

Julie

BWSmith · 10-17-03, 06:17 PM

Perhaps by getting involved, you could aid in the education and policy changes. Just a thought.

justinO · 10-17-03, 06:32 PM

Hey, that prohib list looks very similar to the animals prohibited by my city's municipal by-laws.. hm....

Wuntu Menny · 10-17-03, 08:54 PM

Sorry BW, I've already tried that route with numerous other organizations and didn't care for the taste it left in my mouth or the uncomfortable sensation of having been subtly sod@^^!zed. I am of the opinion that PIJAC is nothing more than an extension of the commercial exploitation of herps that I rant and rail against on a daily basis.

This isn't anything personal, you go ahead and support them if you believe the cause is just. The conclusions I've drawn from my contact with them has lead me in a different direction.

WM

BWSmith · 10-17-03, 09:19 PM

PIJAC Canada and PIJAC USA seem to have very different agendas and beliefs. I'll stick iwth PIJAC USA

jay72 · 10-18-03, 06:17 AM

All venomous and All crocodilians on the ban list. That wipes me out. LOL

Sloane