Jeffrey and Debra Gillium did not apply for a new permit for Archie in time . The couple said they were told by the city that their application was denied because of an error made during the initial review process. The couple have owned Archie for 35-years and have never had a problem . New permit laws came into effect after suicidal exotic animal owner released lions and tigers from his Ohio farm in 2011 .
Jeffrey and Debra Gillium did not apply for a new permit for Archie in time . The Ohio Department of Agriculture has said they ca n't help and Archie will be confiscated . The couple have owned Archie for 35-years and have never had a problem . New permit laws came into effect after suicidal exotic animal owner released lions and tigers from his Ohio farm in 2011 .