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Florida International Reptile Show popular
(122 votes)
Not just a reptile show, lots of pocket pets, exotics, primates, cats and birds as well at the Florida International Reptile Show in Tampa, State Fairgrounds, Entertainment Hall March 8th and 9th, 2003. 240 booths, exotic animal petting zoo, camel rides and seminars throughout the day. Visit website for more information on this large event.
Gifts for Animal Lovers popular
(226 votes)
Cats, Dogs, Bugs, and other stuff on stuff... Posters, t-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, tote bags and lots, lots more. Check it out.
Animal Protection Institute
Fact sheets, position papers, laws in various locales, and suggestions for advocacy for exotic pets.
Dealing with Other Animals as Pets
Excerpts from the exotic animal policy of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, including a suggested list of prohibited species.
Exotic Pets: How Much is that Froggy in the Window?
An article by Craig Naherniak about exotic and wild animals kept as pets.
National Alternative Pet Association
Exotic and alternative pet information resource on exotic pet legislation, rescue groups, breeders, and adoption.
PAWS: Exotic Pets
The Progressive Animal Welfare Society's opposition to the private ownership of exotic and wild animals.
People for Domestic Skunks
Dedicated to making domestic skunks legal in the United States.
Phoenix Exotic Wildlife Association
Dedicated to legal and ethical ownership of exotic animals by private persons, with an emphasis on education and safety. Mailing list for ongoing discussion.
The Exotic Pet Trade
The Austin Zoo's advice about exotic pets and the common problems pet owners have with them.
The International Hedgehog Club
An international non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment and care of the domestic African hedgehog worldwide.
VetCentric: Black Market Pets Bring Profits, Spread Disease
An article by Jorie Green about illegally obtained exotic reptiles and birds.
VetCentric: Misleading Breeding Practices Lead to Abandonment of Trendy Pot-bellied Pigs
An article by Jorie Green about the decreasing popularity of pet pigs and how breeders have mislead pet buyers.
VetCentric: The Monkey Business
An article by Wes Alwan about how the pet trade in non-human primates is flourishing but the primates are not.
