A 9-year-old, 5-foot-long American alligator named Zachary was turned over to state and SPCA officials in Suffolk County this week, officials said
From a Lynx last week to a gator this week, the Suffolk County SPCA has seen their share of abandoned, surrendered and captured wildlife.
"We have caymans, crocodiles, cougars, a black bear. Leopards, we have had two leopards in a house in six hills, numerous venomous snakes, an alligator, snapping turtle," said Gross. Anyone who sees an abandoned reptile is asked to call the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-7722 or NYSDEC Police at 631-444-0250. Owners of exotic animals can surrender theirs without penalty or charges for illegal possession, with Suffolk County now offering an amnesty program.
"If you had one, it’s better to call us now and make arrangements to voluntarily surrender it than it is for us to knock on your door," said Byrnes."Our message is: don’t own these. There are plenty of cats and dogs and fish and all kinds of other pets that are much easier to take care of and much safer and healthier for the wildlife itself."
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