"Final Sale on this Item" A. Wilson $85

Artist Statement: "An animal should not treated as an item, but as a living being that deserve humane treatment. Missouri is fast becoming the ‘Exotic Animal Capital of the United States' due to the lack of legislation regarding dangerous exotic animals in our state. Having better laws that require liability insurance, standards of care, micro-chipping, & registry of these animals with both the Department of Agriculture & law enforcement would discourage less reputable owners from mistreating these magnificent animals. The Dangerous Exotic Registry will not only help protect Missouri's exotic animals, but also help protect law enforcement & the public. Missouri, unfortunately, claims the title of the ‘Puppy Mill Capital of the US'. It would be an even greater tragedy if we added exotics to that title." Created in mixed media by Artist A.Wilson of Florissant, MO