Releasing pets into the wild harms the native #wildlife and the #ecosystem. Help keep the ecosystem healthy by rehoming unwanted pets! #DontLetItLoose
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⚠️ New invasive species observed in Nova Scotia! A single Oriental Weatherfish was reported in the LaHave River and confirmed by DFO. Aquarium release is likely the cause of introduction. #DontLetItLoose
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The Don't Let It Loose logo showcasing pets like a frog, fish, snake, and iguana. Caption: Don't Let It Loose! Be a responsible pet owner.
Today is #NationalPetDay! Our #pets are cherished companions, but it's important to remember that releasing pets into the wild when we cannot care for them is the wrong thing to do. If you need to rehome a pet, visit #DontLetItLoose for resources. 🐇🐍🐟
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Human activity is driving #biodiversity loss in all species. Human activity causes five drivers of decline, with one driver being #InvasiveSpecies. Releasing pets into the wild contributes significantly to the invasive species driver. #DontLetItLoose!
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Goldfish & rabbits are some of the pets that have become invasive species in BC. Even native species can introduce parasites into the local ecosystem when released. 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱; it is cruel, harms the environment, & illegal.
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Pets like goldfish, pythons, and cats can negatively impact the #ecosystem when released into the wild. To protect the #environment all pets should be re-homed instead of being released. #DontLetItLoose
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