In August 2010, a captive black bear mauled his caretaker to death in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. The bear's owner had been cited numerous times by the USDA, but there was nothing the state of Ohio could do.

Governor Ted Strickland has pledged to pass a strong law banning the private ownership of exotic animals. We're calling on Ohio legislators to make this a priority and keep animals and humans safe in Ohio.

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