Cat lovers push to legalise Savannah cats
A group of cat lovers gathered at the US state capitol last Monday,
asking lawmakers to make it legal to own Savannah cats. The hybrid cats
are a cross between a domestic cat and a wild serval from Africa. There
are about 1,500 of them in the United States. Owners are currently
required to have a special permit in Georgia, but a bill on the table
would change that. Channel 2's Lori Geary spoke to an owner who insisted
they’re not as fierce as they look.
“He has a presence about him, but really he's just a gentle giant,”
said Deborah-Ann Millette, of the International Cat Association.Georgia
is one of five states that outlaw Savannah cats. Millette lives in
Oklahoma with her pet, Matzi.“These cats all have a flight response
rather than a fight response.
They will not confront you. They would run, because you're bigger
than them,” she said. Jennifer Hardin, of west Atlanta, said she would
love to own one.“To have the larger animal, to be able to walk on a
leash. They have very dog-like personalities,” she said.
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