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About Mike

Michael Welsh holds an Associate Degree of Applied Science in the Field of Parks, Recreation, and Wildlife from Muskingum Tech (now called Zane State College) and a Bachelor's of Science in the field of Biology from Muskingum College (now called Muskingum University). Michael began rescuing exotic animals and native wildlife in 2001 and is highly knowledgeable and experienced with exotic and native reptiles.  Michael is married to Deanne, a Registered Nurse, and together they have three children: Christian, Emily and Nathan. Michael currently works as the camp manager at Friendly Hills Grange Camp and Conference Center in Zanesville, OH. (Muskingum County)

Kangaroo Attacks Farm Owner In Marion County

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Mike

By: Denise Yost | NBC4i.com Published: September 21, 2011 Updated: September 21, 2011 – 5:19 PM GREEN CAMP, Ohio –An 80-year-old man is hospitalized after being attacked by a kangaroo Tuesday. The incident occurred at Kokas Exotics farm about a … Continue reading →

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The Talk – Jack Hanna & Furry Friends

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Mike

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Lawmaker named to lead agriculture agency in key role as Ohio considers exotic animal rules

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Mike

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/5b3b9bd8579343b1942f42b34445383e/OH–Agriculture-Director/ COLUMBUS, Ohio — A state senator and longtime farmer will be the new director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sihk) is appointing Republican Sen. David Daniels of Greenfield to the position. Daniels was expected to … Continue reading →

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Exotic Animal Legislation Delayed

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Mike

http://www2.ohio-votes.com/news/2012/feb/08/exotic-animal-legislation-delayed-ar-925875/ COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Sen. Troy Balderson says his bill to crack down on exotic animal ownership in Ohio is delayed. The news comes after a governor-appointed task force recommended a complete ban on exotic animal ownership by 2014. … Continue reading →

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Exotic Animal Legislation Still Being Crafted

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mike

http://www.onntv.com/content/stories/2012/02/08/story-exotic-animal-laws-being-crafted.html Wednesday February 8, 2012 6:58 AM UPDATED: Wednesday February 8, 2012 7:00 AM An Ohio lawmaker’s proposal to regulate exotic animals in the state is not ready for introduction this week. Republican state Sen. Troy Balderson of Zanesville sent … Continue reading →

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Senator Announces Proposal on Exotic Animal Ban

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mike

http://fox8.com/2012/02/07/senator-announces-proposal-on-exotic-animal-ban/ 6:05 pm, February 7, 2012, by Melissa Reid <object classid=’clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000′ id=’ooyalaPlayer_7n2iz_gewtz7xi’ width=’640′ height=’360′ codebase=’http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab’><param name=’movie’ value=’http://player.ooyala.com/player.swf?embedCode=l3b3ZnMzofpuwJf-g-61WSsIK0vddS-G&version=2′ /><param name=’bgcolor’ value=’#000000′ /><param name=’allowScriptAccess’ value=’always’ /><param name=’allowFullScreen’ value=’true’ /><param name=’flashvars’ value=’embedType=noscriptObjectTag&embedCode=###VID###’ /><embed src=’http://player.ooyala.com/player.swf?embedCode=l3b3ZnMzofpuwJf-g-61WSsIK0vddS-G&version=2′ bgcolor=’#000000′ width=’640′ height=’360′ name=’ooyalaPlayer_7n2iz_gewtz7xi’ align=’middle’ play=’true’ loop=’false’ allowscriptaccess=’always’ allowfullscreen=’true’ … Continue reading →

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An Article on Microchips

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mike

This is a very long article on microchips, so I am not going to paste it on my blog, but visit the link and read this for yourself. I know we here at the rescue are against the use of … Continue reading →

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Exotic Animal Legislation Delayed

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mike

http://woub.org/2012/02/07/exotic-animal-legislation-delayed An Ohio lawmaker says his proposal to regulate exotic animals in the state is not ready to be introduced this week. Republican state Sen. Troy Balderson of Zanesville sent a letter to fellow senators last week, asking them to … Continue reading →

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Balderson seeking co-sponsor of Ohio Exotic Animal Regulation Bill

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mike

http://www.usark.org/uploads/Ohio-Dangerous%20and%20Wild%20Animals.pdf TROY BALDERSON STATE SENATOR 20TH DISTRICT COMMITTEES: Agriculture & Natural Resources………….Member Energy & Public Utilities…………..Vice-Chairman Health, Human Services & Aging…………Member Highways & Transportation…………………Member INTERNAL MEMORANDUM TO: All Senators FROM: Senator Troy Balderson DATE: February 3, 2012 SUBJECT: Co-Sponsor Request … Continue reading →

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Thompson Considering Legal Action

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mike

http://www.whiznews.com/content/news/local/2012/02/07/thompson-considering-legal-action The widow of Terry Thompson who released dozens of exotic animals that were killed by Sheriff’s Deputies is threatening to take legal action as she fights for custody of the five surviving creatures. The Columbus Zoo began caring for … Continue reading →

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