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Hedgehogcentral.com states, "For some time the State of Georgia was unclear on their attitude toward hedgehogs. Unfortunately, recent clarification has deemed them illegal. It seems they are concerned that escaped pet animals may set up a resident wild population. Oddly enough, licensed breeders are allowed, but any hedgehogs sold as pets must be shipped out of state." ( www.hedgehogcentral.com/illegal.shtml ) If breeders are able to keep multiple hedgehogs in the same place where they are breeding and there has yet to be a problem, I fail to see how it would be an issue for a resident of the state of Georgia to own one as a pet. A lone hedgehog on its own that has escaped captivity would hardly have a chance of survival, much less breeding with one of it's own kind.
Hedgehogs have been proven to be loveable, dear companions and should be available to those of us who would like to own one. Any and all signatures are much appreciated as I'll be working hard to try to get in touch with the proper authorities to see if something can be done so my fellow hedgie lovers and myself can some day have a loveable ball of prickles of our own.
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April 21, 2014
The momentum behind this petition has grown significantly and clearly demonstrates the public interest in revising current state regulations. This level of support provides a much stronger foundation for our upcoming discussions with the relevant authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
April 21, 2014
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There is no reason for this animal to be banned in GA. They do not survive out in the wild in temps below 53 degrees. There is no chance of over population! We want one as a pet. In Texas we were able to handle one...and fell in love. Please reverse this ban. Thank you.
I like hedgehogs. Besides it's impossible for escaped hedgehogs to form colonies in Georgia because the domesticated African Pygmy hedgehog is not capable of hibernating. Any run off hedgehogs would not be able to survive the winter.
I have wanted a hedgehog for years and I am still unable to own one, I am willing to let the gov. Come and check in on my hedgehog ever day if that's what it takes.
Ferrets were once illegal in Georgia also. I believe hedgehogs should be legal to own in Georgia as pets, and that the fear of them escaping and starting a wild population is almost improbable.
I would like to have a hedgehog in my classroom for educational purposes. It would be a nice change from a typical classroom pet.
Joy Bryan Tifton GA Please legalize ownership of hedgehogs as pets in Georgia.
Hope they are legalised
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Hedgehogcentral.com states, "For some time the State of Georgia was unclear on their attitude toward hedgehogs. Unfortunately, recent clarification has deemed them illegal. It seems they are concerned that escaped pet animals may set up a resident wild population. Oddly enough, licensed breeders are allowed, but any hedgehogs sold as pets must be shipped out of state." ( www.hedgehogcentral.com/illegal.shtml ) If breeders are able to keep multiple hedgehogs in the same place where they are breeding and there has yet to be a problem, I fail to see how it would be an issue for a resident of the state of Georgia to own one as a pet. A lone hedgehog on its own that has escaped captivity would hardly have a chance of survival, much less breeding with one of it's own kind.
Hedgehogs have been proven to be loveable, dear companions and should be available to those of us who would like to own one. Any and all signatures are much appreciated as I'll be working hard to try to get in touch with the proper authorities to see if something can be done so my fellow hedgie lovers and myself can some day have a loveable ball of prickles of our own.
Thank you for stopping by and showing support!
Updates
April 21, 2014
The momentum behind this petition has grown significantly and clearly demonstrates the public interest in revising current state regulations. This level of support provides a much stronger foundation for our upcoming discussions with the relevant authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
April 21, 2014
61 Comments
Hedgehogs are no more of a danger to Georgia wildlife than cats! Those of us who want to be able to have one as a pet are certainly not going to let it escape outside, and if it DID, it would have to find another hedgehog to mate with. The chances of that happening are miniscule! The law starting that hedgehogs can't be owned as pets is antiquated and not founded on logical information. Please repeal it!
There is no reason for this animal to be banned in GA. They do not survive out in the wild in temps below 53 degrees. There is no chance of over population! We want one as a pet. In Texas we were able to handle one...and fell in love. Please reverse this ban. Thank you.
I like hedgehogs. Besides it's impossible for escaped hedgehogs to form colonies in Georgia because the domesticated African Pygmy hedgehog is not capable of hibernating. Any run off hedgehogs would not be able to survive the winter.
I have wanted a hedgehog for years and I am still unable to own one, I am willing to let the gov. Come and check in on my hedgehog ever day if that's what it takes.
Ferrets were once illegal in Georgia also. I believe hedgehogs should be legal to own in Georgia as pets, and that the fear of them escaping and starting a wild population is almost improbable.
I would like to have a hedgehog in my classroom for educational purposes. It would be a nice change from a typical classroom pet.
Joy Bryan Tifton GA Please legalize ownership of hedgehogs as pets in Georgia.
Hope they are legalised
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Hedgehogs are no more of a danger to Georgia wildlife than cats! Those of us who want to be able to have one as a pet are certainly not going to let it escape outside, and if it DID, it would have to find another hedgehog to mate with. The chances of that happening are miniscule! The law starting that hedgehogs can't be owned as pets is antiquated and not founded on logical information. Please repeal it!