A caiman that was discovered at FDR Park in South Philadelphia earlier this month was euthanized after officials were unable to find a home for the non-native reptile.
"We really wish people would think twice before obtaining any new pet, but particularly ones like this that require so much care," Sarah Barnett, Executive Director at ACCT Philly said."The internet makes it far too easy to obtain everything from a tiger cub to an alligator. Just because you can get it, doesn't mean you should have it. And if you have an exotic, whatever it may be, please reach out to us and we will take it in and find it responsible placement.
Parker said exotic animals are difficult to adopt and care for since they often require large spaces and are too expensive for most rescue organizations. “The PFBC, which is funded primarily by the sale of fishing licenses and boat registrations, does not have the capacity to house or care for large, exotic reptiles, and if we cannot quickly determine a place for that animal to go, unfortunately, euthanasia is an option,” he wrote.
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