Volume
46
Issue
1
Abstract
An educational poster program designed to inform pet owners of the dangers of releasing exotic species and provide a re-homing mechanism was evaluated as a means to reduce unwanted environmental releases. The poster provided a URL to the program partners' Web site, which listed participating re-homing pet shops in Maryland. Survey results revealed that 201 aquatic animals were re-homed.1 Survey respondents rated the poster at 94% and 92% percent for educating consumers of the potential of re-homing and benefits to the pet industry, respectively. The program provides a proactive opportunity and alternative to environmental release of exotic species.
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Recommended Citation
Lazur, A. M., & Hanessian, R. (2008). Re-Homing Exotic Species--A Pilot Program to Prevent Release of Exotic Aquatic Pet Species. The Journal of Extension, 46(1), Article 22. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol46/iss1/22
