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Nuisance Wildlife & Unwanted Pets
Here's What You Can Do With Unwanted Pets or Nuisance Animals
 
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If you change your mind about a recent purchase, check with your pet store.  Some locally-owned stores will allow you to return or exchange your animal for one more suitable to you.
 
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Consider surrenduring your animal to a network of adopters during a Nonnative Pet Amnesty Day presented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). Details of upcoming Nonative Pet Amnesty Days can be found by clicking here.

 
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Contact a local wildlife rehabilitation facility. A full directory of providers is available here.
 
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Consider taking your pet to your local humane animal shelter.

 
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If you are a resident of Miami-Dade County, you can contact the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department to request the removal of an unwanted pet reptile or the removal of a nuisance snake at 786-331-4454.
 
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For help with other nuisance wildlife, find a local trapper registered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A complete list can be found here.
 

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Last Updated: February 06, 2012 at 11:48 MST