On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:28:33 CST, "Phyllis and Jim"
wrote:

I am interested that wild frogs are considered your pets...in eco
friendly WA no less. They are wild animals that come and go at their
own initiative. It is hard for a city to ban wild animals. I guess,
however, that your pond is an attractant. I infer from your post that
the city attorney laughed but said the ordinance could in fact be
implemented against you. Bummer. Our toads would surely be the
problem here, if someone were to complain. The tree frogs are
peaceful compared to 'crickets on speed'.Jim

Yes, the city would implement, though she said that since the frogs were
seasonal, but the time they got to the point of even thinking of a fine,
the problem would be gone. Another thing I'm not willing to risk.

As of today I've put the small short sided stock tank down by the koi ponds
on the other side of my house and plan to turn one of the male loose there,
hoping he'll stay and not travel back up to the lily pond. I'll also put
eggs in it to start a group that will hopefully returned there. I just
can't be happy without frogs in my yard. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
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