Born Free USA Issues Commentary: Virginia School Fire Reminds Us Why We Should Not Keep Exotic Classroom Pets
August 29, 2026
August 29, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary:
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Virginia School Fire Reminds Us Why We Should Not Keep Exotic Classroom Pets
By Devan Schowe in Animals in Captivity, Blog, Captive Exotic Animals, Exotic Pets on August 28, 2026
Recently, a news story broke detailing the events of an overnight fire that broke out at Bedford County Middle School in Virginia. Upon entering the school, firefighters responding . . .
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Virginia School Fire Reminds Us Why We Should Not Keep Exotic Classroom Pets
By Devan Schowe in Animals in Captivity, Blog, Captive Exotic Animals, Exotic Pets on August 28, 2026
Recently, a news story broke detailing the events of an overnight fire that broke out at Bedford County Middle School in Virginia. Upon entering the school, firefighters responding . . .