I just learned another thing that illustrates how screwed up Colorado is.
Regina English (D) tried getting a bill through for pet registration. Colorado House Bill 24-1163.
Literally EVERYTHING that could be considered a pet would require registration AND would require owners to have a designated pet caretaker in the event they passed away or otherwise are unable to take care of their pets.
And all for the low, low cost of $8.50 to $25 per pet. And that's per year. $8.50 (with a registered caretaker), $16 (for an un-neutered dog or cat with a caretaker), or $25 (for a per without a caretaker)
With a $100 fine per pet for non-compliance.
So, of your child has an aquarium with a dozen fish, two hamsters, a dog, and a cat, this would cost at least $136 a year. $400 without a caretaker. Or $1,600 in non-compliance penalties.
And I doubt that would be prorated for fish that died during the course of that year.
The bill is dead, but there are still people protesting it with petitions.