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Do you have a fish, reptile or bird that you are no longer able to care for? If so, bring your pet to the GBAS Exotic Pet Surrender Event on March 7th between 11 AM and 3 PM,  Appleton Wisconsin at DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton. Area organizations will be accepting fish, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and aquarium 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.

The Habitattitude Rehoming Network is 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. Green Bay Aquarium Society (GBAS) is hosting the March 7th event with help from several other area organizations including K&R Small Animal Sanctuary, Madison Area Herpetological Society, Steve Keller’s Traveling Snake Show, Fox Valley Ferret Shelter, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, and Winnebago Waterways..

Following the surrender event, GBAS will be hosting a fish auction on March 8th at DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton. Any fresh or saltwater fish surrendered will be included in the auction.   All other surrendered animals will be adopted through the agency they were surrendered to. 

Questions regarding the GBAS Exotic Pet Surrender Evetn can be directed to John Moyles of GBAS. He can be reached at Events@gbasonline.org.