Defeat H.R. 996Protect Pet Owners’ Rights

Protect Introduced Parrot Populations

Protect Jobs in an Industry that Comforts People

Wild parrots eat fruits and nuts that “native” species don’t Organizations provide boxes to keep Quakers from using

powerlines/poles for nesting boxes (until wires go underground, of course)—this gives Boy Scouts and other youth a chance to build, grow, work in the community, etc.

Introduced parrots often represent endangered species in other countries; conservation demands we protect them however we can, not kill off their descendants we’ve bred here

Introduced Parrots = No Harm

82.5 million households in the United States have pets 6.9 million households in 2012 owned pet birds 20.6 million pet birds are living in the United States (as of 2012)

Expenses that represent jobs: pet foods, treats, housing, boarding, grooming, accessories, toys, gifts, pet health insurance, pet tracking/GPS/micro-chip devices, beds, veterinary visits, medications, supplements & vitamins, water conditioners, carriers & travel crates/cages, and much more.

Notice that health insurance, vet visits, medications and supplements, improved foods and treats, and the use of GPS and other tracking devices flies in the face of the supposition within H.R. 996 that owners easily release their pets. Instead, pets are considered valuable members of the family.

Pet Industry = Jobs

Family Members