Exotic Pet Surrender Event - Wautoma
Schedule
Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Wautoma World War II Memorial Building | Wautoma, WI
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Struggling to Care for Your Exotic Pet? We Can HelpJ&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is proud to host an Exotic Pet Surrender Event on May 17th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Wautoma World War II Memorial Building, located at 440 W Main St, Wautoma, WI 54982 — held in conjunction with the Waushara Nature Fair (WNF).
The Waushara Nature Fair is a great way to learn about nature and outdoor recreation. Attendees can meet with volunteers from local organizations that support the natural environment and the great outdoors. Our surrender event is proud to be part of this community-focused day, helping protect local ecosystems while supporting pet owners.
This event provides a safe, judgment-free opportunity for individuals to surrender exotic pets they can no longer care for.
In many regions, rehoming options for exotic pets such as fish, birds, and reptiles are limited. Unfortunately, some pet owners, feeling they have no alternative, may consider releasing their animals into the wild. However, doing so poses serious risks to both the animal and the environment. This event offers a responsible and ethical solution.
Local organizations will be on-site to accept fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and plants—no questions asked. In addition to surrender services, attendees will have the opportunity to meet animal ambassadors and learn about responsible pet ownership and invasive species.
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) is hosting this event with support from Rib Lake Public Library and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes.
Important Information:
Adoption Availability: Surrendered animals will be placed for adoption following a mandatory quarantine and observation period. Same-day adoptions will not be available.
Accepted Species: We welcome exotic pets, including fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and plants.
Non-Accepted Animals: Domestic pets and farm animals—including but not limited to dogs, cats, rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, horses, pigs, and chickens—will not be accepted. Please contact your local Humane Society for rehoming assistance.
Native Wildlife: We cannot accept Wisconsin native animals taken from the wild. For wildlife assistance, please refer to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website to locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
Out-of-State Animals: Birds, reptiles, and mammals originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) and import permit.
For more information, please contact Macy Wolke-Yohr at [email protected]
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To see upcoming Exotic Pet Surrender Events, please visit:
👉 https://www.jraar.org/exoticpetsurrenderevents
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