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Do you have an exotic pet that you are no longer able to care for? 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 Exotic Pet Surrender 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 April 17th event with help from area organizations, including the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes.

When: 12 noon – 3:00 p.m., April 17, 2021

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Northwest Conference Center, 11600 West Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53224

Accepting: fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and plants

This program is possible due to our sponsor Festival Foods and their Paw Away Hunger Program.

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