Georgia Legislature Loves Sugar Gliders

4 years ago Environment

Georgia, which apparently was not among the 46 states that allow citizens to keep sugar gliders as pets, passed a measure allowing that Wednesday on the strength of a personal appearance by one of the little darlings.

sugargliderImage by Cyron Ray Macey

The Australian natives--which are best described as bite-sized versions of a flying squirrel-- were advocated by Rep. John Bulloch, who...well, read for yourself. From the AJC:

Sen. John Bulloch (R-Ochlocknee) pulled a sugar glider from his pocket on the Senate floor Wednesday as he pitched a bill that would allow Georgians to keep the critters...

It proceeded to walk around his arm as he addressed the assembled senators, who subsequently passed the measure 58-0.

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bbyrum2002 says

May 25th, 2008 at 12am
I think that is great, but i feel people might buy because they are so cute without researching them and put them in aquariums or inadequate housing,owning a sg is a huge responsiblility.they need proper housing,food and vitamins.research is vital to buying a sugarglider.also some ppl may see dollar signs and breed for the easy money instead of for the love of sugargliders.

mistydawn smith says

May 21st, 2008 at 12am
You rock, Senator!!!

Lorie says

May 15th, 2008 at 12am
Woo Hoo!!!! Well done! I love my 6 spoiled babies!

Rebecca says

May 15th, 2008 at 12am
It's great to see ingenuity from a politician!

sharon says

May 15th, 2008 at 12am
Thank you for being on the side of such sweet loving animals. I have four and will never give them up for anyone or anything - they are very loving sweet animals. Once again thank you for being on their side.