Are there any laws before congress to control the problem of keeping wild animals as pets?
Yes, the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, S. 269 Purpose: Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to further the conservation of certain wildlife species. If enacted, S. 269 will ban the interstate and foreign commerce of dangerous exotic cats, including lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars for use as “pets.” The legislation does not ban all private ownership of these prohibited species, but does outlaw the commerce of these animals for use as “pets.” The bill does not apply to other exotic “pets” such as alligators or crocodiles. S. 269 does not apply to any zoo, circus, or other facilities currently regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act. Instead, the bill is specifically aimed at the unregulated and untrained individuals who maintain these wild animals as exotic “pets.
