In defense of iguanas
March 4th, 2010 by admin
It’s difficult to understand the hostility that some Floridians feel toward iguanas. These fascinating animals have been victims of horrible cruelty.
Today’s Florida Keys Keynoter reported the arrest of a man in Key Colony Beach who trapped iguanas on the seawall behind his house and then drowned the animals by dropping the trap into the water. Robert Schwartz was arrested on Monday and charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty.
In Florida, all animals- including iguanas- are protected from cruelty and inhumane killing. Unfortunately, iguanas do not always receive the protection they deserve. Please send the Key Colony Beach Police Department a quick thank you note for taking this case of animal cruelty seriously.
Contact:
Robert Petrick, Chief of Police
Key Colony Beach Police Department
E-mail: chief@keycolonybeach.net
Visit ARFF’s website for more information about iguanas.