Each pet on this page once belonged to someone who either abandoned or could no longer care for it. ...more

November 11, 2009

Some were too large. Others were unruly. Some were just unwanted. Owners of exotic pets streamed to a location near Busch Gardens on Saturday, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission amnesty day. ...more

November 10, 2009

Residents who own reptiles that are not native to Florida can now give up their pets without facing a penalty whenever they want - instead of releasing them into the Everglades. ...more

September 21, 2008

Residents who own reptiles that are not native to Florida can now give up their pets without facing a penalty - instead of releasing them into the Everglades. ...more

September 18, 2008

The Volunteer Way's charter says it can redistribute food only for people to eat. ...more

November 16, 2007