Exotic Pet Surrender Event - Milwaukee

Name: Exotic Pet Surrender Event - Milwaukee
Start: 2024-10-19T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-19T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Havenwoods State Forest Park

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 12:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Havenwoods State Forest Park | Glendale, WI

Do you have an exotic pet that you are no longer able to care for? If so, bring your pet to the Exotic Pet Surrender Event on October, 19th between 12 PM and 3 PM at Havenwoods State Forest Park, located at 6141 N Hopkins St, Milwaukee, WI 53209.
Area organizations will be accepting fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and plants --no questions asked.
Domestic pets and farm animals including but not limited to dogs, cats, rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, horses, pigs, and chickens are not accepted. Please contact your local Humane Society for options about these kinds of animals.
We also cannot accept Wisconsin native animals taken from the wild. Please refer to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website for more information on finding a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Birds, reptiles, and mammals originating from outside WI must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health paper)
There will also be animal ambassadors you can meet and learn about, and a photobooth where you can take your picture with a rescued pet!
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 brings 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) is hosting the event with help from several other area organizations including Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Sugar Glider Sanctuary & Rescue, Havenwoods State Forest Park, and University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes.
All surrendered animals will be available for adoption after a brief quarantine period. For adoption information, please see www.jraar.org.
Questions regarding the Exotic Pet Surrender Event can be directed to John Moyles of J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue. He can be reached at [email protected]