The FWC is always looking for experienced exotic pet owners to
be adopters in our Nonnative Pet Amnesty Program. Being an
adopter is free and helps give homes to pets in need.
If you are interested in becoming an exotic pet adopter, you
will need to fill out and submit an application. There are
two parts to the adoption application: the adopter information
form and the animal information
form.
Applicants only need to submit the adopter information form
once, but can submit more than one animal information form.
Existing adopters can use the adopter information form to update
their contact information in our database. Forms can be
submitted online (if using Adobe versions 9 or X) or printed and
mailed to the address listed on the last page.
If your application is unsatisfactory, it will be returned to
you for improvement. If your application is approved, you will
receive a letter of acceptance. To adopt animals at Amnesty
Day events, adopters must bring their letter of acceptance.
Adopters who attend Amnesty Day events and do not have their letter
of acceptance will not be allowed to receive animals.
If you want to adopt animals that require licenses for personal
possession, you must possess a valid license for that animal.
Information on these types of animals and the permits required to
possess them can be found online in the FWC Captive Wildlife area.
For more information, please contact Jenny Novak by e-mail or at
850-926-0128.
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