Sugar Glider Community Calendar

Please click here to see larger view
Articles
More coming soon!!
Today's Birthdays
B1u3sky, StellaLuna
Member Spotlight
KarenE
KarenE
LittleRock, AR USA
Posts: 43,318
Joined: March 2000
Show All Member Profiles 
Last 10 Posts
Gliders of the Round Table 10
by Feather. 03/27/24 07:04 PM
Logging in Problem
by Feather. 03/26/24 06:07 PM
Cloaca swollen?
by Hutch. 03/16/24 11:51 PM
Wheels, Toys, Toy supplies, pouches and more.
by Ladymagyver. 03/07/24 11:16 PM
Gliders of the Round Table 9
by Hutch. 03/07/24 10:52 PM
Stewie:" It's MY Mouse!"
by Hutch. 03/04/24 12:12 AM
2024 Sugar Glider Calendar and Cafe Press Store
by theresaw. 02/29/24 08:55 PM
Custom Cage Liners Machine Wash & Dry
by gr8pots. 02/27/24 04:23 PM
Google+

Facebook
Join Us On Facebook
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA #383965
09/15/07 05:58 PM
09/15/07 05:58 PM

G
gliderlvr
Unregistered
gliderlvr
Unregistered
G



Hey all,
I have recently moved to California and had to rehome 4 gliders as a result. Two of the gliders were hand raised by myself and were very bonded with me. I really miss my babies and wish I could have brought them with me. I just couldn't endanger their lives by sneaking them into the state.

I just finished creating a petition to ask the lawmakers for the state of California to consider legalizing them. You can find it at:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/legalize-sugar-gliders-as-pets-in-california

Please join me in getting these little ones legalized in CA smile

The more signatures I can get from CA residents the better. So, if you know anyone in CA who would like to have gliders tell them about my petition. And sign it yourself as well.

Also if you read it and have any suggestions for changes, additions, or subractions... let me know and I will consider your suggestion.

Thank you for your help and participation

Current Research, Studies & Resources
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #383992
09/15/07 07:18 PM
09/15/07 07:18 PM
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,576
Kilgore, Texas
Cora Offline
Serious Glideritis
Cora  Offline
Serious Glideritis

Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,576
Kilgore, Texas
I am so sorry you had to rehome your babies.............I know that must have been very hard. frown

I signed!!!!!!


.......................Cora smile


USDA Licensed Breeder
903-808-1142

http://www.freewebs.com/angelfish_37/index.htm
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: Cora] #384000
09/15/07 07:36 PM
09/15/07 07:36 PM

G
gliderlvr
Unregistered
gliderlvr
Unregistered
G



Thanks Cora!
I appreciate that. It was very hard to give up my babies.

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384019
09/15/07 08:26 PM
09/15/07 08:26 PM
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,232
Springfield, IL
uraqt33 Offline
Glider Guardian
uraqt33  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,232
Springfield, IL
Hey Jen,
I also signed the petition. I hope the state rules against the ban and allows the legalization of gliders in CA.
Also, I know if was very hard for you to give up your gliders, but I'll reasure you that Herky and Pogo are doing terrific and just as spoiled as they were before smile


April
Wife to David heart
Loving mom to 9 glider fuzzbutts
My little angel angel angel : Skittles, Herky, and little Mr. Pickles


Glider Toys Unlimited
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: uraqt33] #384033
09/15/07 09:00 PM
09/15/07 09:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,763
Connecticut
Kitkatt1216 Offline
Glider Slave
Kitkatt1216  Offline
Glider Slave

Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,763
Connecticut
Good luck on the signitures! You got mine


Katrina
Owned by Murphy and Peanut

**RIP My loves Amunet, MiaKoda, and Kieko**
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: Kitkatt1216] #384039
09/15/07 09:06 PM
09/15/07 09:06 PM

G
gliderforlife
Unregistered
gliderforlife
Unregistered
G



Signed, definetly. It must be horrible to not be able to bring your babies into the state. I had a friend who couldn't and she went through such a rough patch.

Last edited by gliderforlife; 09/15/07 09:09 PM.
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384080
09/15/07 10:24 PM
09/15/07 10:24 PM
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,579
Sherman, Texas
MizValorie Offline
Glider Addict
MizValorie  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,579
Sherman, Texas
I signed...I'll send this off to other cali members and people that can help...Good luck...


Valorie and our 10 fur children

RIP Mary Kate
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: MizValorie] #384091
09/15/07 10:37 PM
09/15/07 10:37 PM

T
Taylynn
Unregistered
Taylynn
Unregistered
T



wooo!!! I signed! smile

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384147
09/16/07 12:26 AM
09/16/07 12:26 AM

G
gliderlvr
Unregistered
gliderlvr
Unregistered
G



Wow! you all are GREAT!!!
I knew I could count on my GC family to back me up on this one. smile

April: thanks for the reassurance. I am glad I was able to give them a good home with you.


Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384202
09/16/07 02:12 AM
09/16/07 02:12 AM
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,061
Mesa, AZ
konotashi Offline
Glider Addict
konotashi  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,061
Mesa, AZ
*Signed*
I don't see why they would illegalize them in any state, anyway.
I read your reasoning and that REALLY made it seem rediculous that they were illegalized at all there.

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: konotashi] #384205
09/16/07 02:24 AM
09/16/07 02:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,983
Denton, TX
ValkyrieMome Offline
Glideritis Anonymous
ValkyrieMome  Offline
Glideritis Anonymous

Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,983
Denton, TX
*signed*


Alden
"Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored." Alice Walker


Mom to Valhalla; 6 cats; 1 macaw; 2 hedgehogs;
and very many great gliders!

(plus the 2 skin kids)
valkyriegliders.com

Kyrie, nothing will ever fill the hole you left in my heart.
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ValkyrieMome] #384209
09/16/07 02:43 AM
09/16/07 02:43 AM

S
schuhfy18
Unregistered
schuhfy18
Unregistered
S



I'm not from cali. but i signed anyways... i hope it helps!!

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384212
09/16/07 03:43 AM
09/16/07 03:43 AM
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,420
Twin Cities, MN
cinnamonstix Offline
Glider Addict
cinnamonstix  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,420
Twin Cities, MN
BUMP! I signed for me and also for my boyfriend. There are only 14 signatures guys!!! Come on...help CA out...god knows if you had to move there and part with your babies you would be devistated...I wish they were legal in all states...they do not cause anyone harm anyways and they live in a cage for pete's sake...it is not like we kave kangaroos running around our homes and backyards...please sign Jennifer's petition...keep it going! We need some community action. Please.

Thank you all!


~GWEN~
Crazy Hubby Dru
Tortoise: Vork
Cats: Scooby, Swiper, Zero, Dinah & Sykes
Suggies: Meeko, Willow & Nemo; Rei, Rafiki & Rajah; Opal, Lily & Link; Tael, Tatl & Navi; Kristoff Krabbs & Crabby Patty
:rbridge: Fern, Cjarsa, Syfka, Icarus, Ivy, Howie & Gracie

www.cinnamonstix-n-sugar.com
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: cinnamonstix] #384252
09/16/07 11:26 AM
09/16/07 11:26 AM

N
Nari
Unregistered
Nari
Unregistered
N



I worry about this a lot as my boyfriend wants to further his career in architecture in California. His plan was always for us to move there in a year or less. However, we have 2 gliders that are part of our family now, and I don't think I could just give them up.

I signed the petition, and I hope everyone on here will do the same!

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384267
09/16/07 12:18 PM
09/16/07 12:18 PM

K
Kathryn
Unregistered
Kathryn
Unregistered
K



Something very important to point out...


California is bordered by states where gliders are legal... If gliders were able to thrive and reproduce in the wild they would be encroaching and crossing over our boarders from the legal states. Eventually populating out state anyway. But the fact is, they cannot thrive in the wild here and they will not reproduce in the wild here. They are not a threat to out ecosystem. I personally would like to see the studies that California has done to support this claim... Oh wait... They haven't done any, its a blanket statement that keeps a vast number of animals out of our great state. frown

sad but true, if a petition were enough they would be legal by now. Its going to take alot more than that. Not that I don't thing this is a great post, but a lawyer and serious facts and a bill created, proposed and passed is what is going to be needed before they will ever be legal.

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384287
09/16/07 12:56 PM
09/16/07 12:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,983
Denton, TX
ValkyrieMome Offline
Glideritis Anonymous
ValkyrieMome  Offline
Glideritis Anonymous

Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,983
Denton, TX
My sister lives in CA and has been encouraging me to move there.

She has owned a hedgehog, and has friends that have ferrits, both are illegal there. So, she tells me I can just "sneak" them in. I tried to explain that I feel very strongly about it, and that, in fact, 5 of my gliders were rescued from CA. She doesn't get it.

She doesn't get it to the point where when I said "And I have 12 gliders!" She said, "But you don't need to have them all. Just bring your favorites." ARGH! Like they are disposable!?


Alden
"Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored." Alice Walker


Mom to Valhalla; 6 cats; 1 macaw; 2 hedgehogs;
and very many great gliders!

(plus the 2 skin kids)
valkyriegliders.com

Kyrie, nothing will ever fill the hole you left in my heart.
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ValkyrieMome] #384301
09/16/07 01:15 PM
09/16/07 01:15 PM

M
MyBonnie
Unregistered
MyBonnie
Unregistered
M



signed!

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ValkyrieMome] #384302
09/16/07 01:16 PM
09/16/07 01:16 PM
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,501
Parsons, Kansas
dranger1108 Offline
Glider Addict
dranger1108  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,501
Parsons, Kansas
trying to sneak them in can get you in trouble too...
California has check points, can and will check your car. They'll fine you and what will happen to the suggies?



:grey: Michelle's Sugar Glider Babies & Toys :wfb:
USDA licensed breeder
http://www.freewebs.com/michellesugarbabytoys/index.htm
Neat glider themed products!
:glider: http://www.zazzle.com/dranger1108/products :glider:
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: dranger1108] #384313
09/16/07 01:35 PM
09/16/07 01:35 PM

K
Kathryn
Unregistered
Kathryn
Unregistered
K



I was stopped at a check point and I openly declared my gliders... I said that I was transporting them through CA. It was fine... All of the pet stores are starting to sell supplies for sugar gliders, which I find funny. Unfortunatly its [censored] peleted diets and people will probable be feeding their gliders this because they do not have access to the correct information. But this just goes to show that people, large companies, are obviously catching on to the fact that they are here. Same with Ferrets, which have had products in stores for YEARS! But I have to ask all of the CA residents... When was the last time you got up to read the morning paper and saw a ferret on your front lawn?? Hmmmm Just something to think about.


As far as these fines and Gliders being taken away. I know animal control people and I know a Fish and Game officer... And I have yet to hear a story involving sugar gliders. So I would be curious to know how many of the Californians have had personal experiance with or personally know someone who has had a fine or had a glider removed from their custody, or worse, destroyed. And no I heard about a guy stories.

Last edited by Kathryn; 09/16/07 01:48 PM.
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384324
09/16/07 02:04 PM
09/16/07 02:04 PM

G
gliderlvr
Unregistered
gliderlvr
Unregistered
G



Actually at the check points they are checking for fruit and vegetables. They don't even need to be told that you are bringing gliders in... However, the threat that they would be put down and the fines/jail time plus the record that this would cause against me were all enough combined to keep me from bringing my babies. I just couldn't bear having them put down because I insisted on bringing them into the state with me.
I know that a petition isn't enough to get the law passed. Everything required to get the attention of the law makers of the state could take years to work through, but I figured doing something to get the ball rolling was better than just sitting around complaining about it.
I really appreciate everyone who has taken the time to sign the petition. thanks

I would also like to request that this thread be kept positive. I know that it is not an easy task upon which I have embarked. I know a petition will not be enough on its own. But I also know that this is a step in the right direction and will do what I can to get this law changed. In the mean time I will gladly accept any help that I can get to accomplish this as I doubt that I can do it on my own.
So please if you can - Help - but don't put my efforts down.
Thanks

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384343
09/16/07 02:54 PM
09/16/07 02:54 PM

M
Milokipo
Unregistered
Milokipo
Unregistered
M



Signed and Good Luck! Hope you can make a difference!

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #384590
09/16/07 10:00 PM
09/16/07 10:00 PM
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,420
Twin Cities, MN
cinnamonstix Offline
Glider Addict
cinnamonstix  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,420
Twin Cities, MN
I had a friend in CA sign it...he only knows what Suggies are because of me...lol...I told him maybe that is part;y because they are Illegal there...lol...but he is forwarding it tp other people there too...hopefully something can be done about this!

Posted it on My Space too!


~GWEN~
Crazy Hubby Dru
Tortoise: Vork
Cats: Scooby, Swiper, Zero, Dinah & Sykes
Suggies: Meeko, Willow & Nemo; Rei, Rafiki & Rajah; Opal, Lily & Link; Tael, Tatl & Navi; Kristoff Krabbs & Crabby Patty
:rbridge: Fern, Cjarsa, Syfka, Icarus, Ivy, Howie & Gracie

www.cinnamonstix-n-sugar.com
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: cinnamonstix] #384641
09/16/07 11:05 PM
09/16/07 11:05 PM

G
gliderlvr
Unregistered
gliderlvr
Unregistered
G



Awesome!
I have it up on facebook. I have also sent an email to the Govenator about it. No response yet and I doubt he will actually read it himself... but I had to try.
Thank you all and lets keep up the good work! thumb

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #386230
09/18/07 10:29 PM
09/18/07 10:29 PM

G
gliderlvr
Unregistered
gliderlvr
Unregistered
G



Hey all
We are on a roll! I just checked and we now have 93 signatures!!! YAY grin

Lets keep up the momentum!

Thank you all so much for supporting me on this. It means a lot. thumb

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #387926
09/27/07 01:51 AM
09/27/07 01:51 AM
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,420
Twin Cities, MN
cinnamonstix Offline
Glider Addict
cinnamonstix  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,420
Twin Cities, MN
Only 128 signatures...come on guys!


~GWEN~
Crazy Hubby Dru
Tortoise: Vork
Cats: Scooby, Swiper, Zero, Dinah & Sykes
Suggies: Meeko, Willow & Nemo; Rei, Rafiki & Rajah; Opal, Lily & Link; Tael, Tatl & Navi; Kristoff Krabbs & Crabby Patty
:rbridge: Fern, Cjarsa, Syfka, Icarus, Ivy, Howie & Gracie

www.cinnamonstix-n-sugar.com
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: cinnamonstix] #388882
09/28/07 07:58 PM
09/28/07 07:58 PM

G
gliderlvr
Unregistered
gliderlvr
Unregistered
G



We have made it to 130! Let's keep it going. You all are awesome smile

Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: ] #389295
09/29/07 07:50 PM
09/29/07 07:50 PM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 548
Gallatin, TN (near Nashville)
tngliderlover Offline
Glider Lover
tngliderlover  Offline
Glider Lover

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 548
Gallatin, TN (near Nashville)
Just signed....


~Lynn~
Re: Legalization of Glider Ownership in CA [Re: tngliderlover] #390100
10/01/07 07:31 AM
10/01/07 07:31 AM
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,420
Twin Cities, MN
cinnamonstix Offline
Glider Addict
cinnamonstix  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,420
Twin Cities, MN
BUMP BUMP BUMP


~GWEN~
Crazy Hubby Dru
Tortoise: Vork
Cats: Scooby, Swiper, Zero, Dinah & Sykes
Suggies: Meeko, Willow & Nemo; Rei, Rafiki & Rajah; Opal, Lily & Link; Tael, Tatl & Navi; Kristoff Krabbs & Crabby Patty
:rbridge: Fern, Cjarsa, Syfka, Icarus, Ivy, Howie & Gracie

www.cinnamonstix-n-sugar.com

Moderated by  Feather, KarenE 

Sugar Glider Help Page



Please click above to see how you can help!!

Moon
CURRENT MOON
Who's Online Now
0 registered members (), 155 guests, and 86 spiders.
Key: , , Owner, Admin
Newest Members
Mellefrl, klowvrrr, gracefulguardian, KiyokoTheDoll, Hazelneko
7324 Registered Users
Forum Statistics
Forums132
Topics10,374
Posts159,160
posts in the last 24hrs0
Members7,324
Most Online2,693
Jan 2nd, 2020
Last 10 New Topics
Logging in Problem
by Anonymous. 03/24/24 11:43 AM
Gliders of the Round Table 10
by Hutch. 03/07/24 10:50 PM
Cloaca swollen?
by Mellefrl. 03/04/24 02:39 PM
2024 Sugar Glider Calendar and Cafe Press Store
by theresaw. 08/15/23 02:37 PM
Stewie:" It's MY Mouse!"
by Ladymagyver. 05/25/21 09:57 AM
Gliders of the Round Table 9
by Hutch. 02/12/19 11:35 PM
Custom Cage Liners Machine Wash & Dry
by gr8pots. 06/03/14 10:25 AM
Popular Topics(Views)
849,547 TEXAS
679,062 OHIO
487,124 OKLAHOMA
432,131 UTAH
321,659 NORTH CAROLINA
Supported Browser
This site was tested and is best viewed in Google Chrome & Mozilla FireFox



Firefox 3

Download your copy today!!!
Home Forums Links Sitemap Vets Breeders Sounds Contact Us Names Rules & Policies

GliderCENTRAL
©1998-2024
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software
(Release build 20180918)
Page Time: 0.041s Queries: 14 (0.006s) Memory: 1.4597 MB (Peak: 1.7916 MB) Zlib enabled. Server Time: 2024-03-28 08:56:42 UTC