Boa Constrictor One of 14 Pets Rehomed in Pet Surrender Event

February Fond du Lac Pet Surrender Event Success

Fourteen animals were turned in at an exotic pet surrender event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on Sunday.  Thirty people attended and there was a Facebook Reach of 20,710.  Included in the surrenders were a boa constrictor, an iguana, two hedgehogs and a couple of sharks.  

The Exotic Pet Surrender Event was held February 19th, 2023 between 12 PM and 2 PM at the Fond du Lac Public Library located at 32 Sheboygan St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.  Area organizations were on hand accepting fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and plants — no questions asked.

In some areas, there are no rehoming options for exotic animals such as fish, birds, and reptiles. Some pet owners that are unable to care for their pet may think that releasing the animal is the right thing to do, however, releasing a pet is harmful for the animal and the environment.

This event brought together a collection of area rehoming partners that provide responsible alternatives to release for exotic pet owners who are no longer able to care for their pets. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) hosted the event with help from several other area organizations including Wisconsin Sugar Glider Sanctuary & Rescue, Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, and University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes.

This program is possible due to their sponsors, Animart and Festival Foods.

Questions regarding the Exotic Pet Surrender Event or about future surrenders or events can be directed to John Moyles of J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue. He can be reached at adoptions@jraar.org

There were 18 Exotic Pet Surrender Events planned across the state with the next one is on February 25th between 12 PM and 3 PM at the Schmeeckle Reserve located at 2419 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481.  Details on this event can be found here:  https://fb.me/e/38F561xGS

Original Story: J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue