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Austin Texas Sugar Glider Rescue, 2932 Salvador Lane, Round Rock, TX (2026)

08/07/2026

💙 THANKFUL THURSDAY… FRIDAY EDITION! 💙

Okay, this one deserves a little extra attention because I honestly had NO IDEA this happened! 🥹

I just got off the phone with the office manager at our vet because when we had Camillio in for his appointment on July 21st, we somehow had a $300 credit sitting on our rescue account.

Of course, I immediately started wondering, “Wait… where did that come from?!” 🤔😂

After some digging, we discovered that on June 12th, someone went into the vet’s office and made a $300 donation to ATX Sugar Glider Rescue’s account… but they made the donation in MY name! 😭💙

So, to our incredibly generous mystery donor:

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. 🥹💙

You may have intended to remain anonymous, but please know that your generosity was noticed, appreciated, and will make a real difference for the gliders in our care.

Your $300 is helping provide the veterinary care these little ones desperately need, and we are incredibly grateful that you chose to support our rescue.

I may not know who you are, but I hope you know how much this means to us. 🥰

From me, our entire rescue team, and especially the little gliders who benefit from your generosity…

THANK YOU! 💙🐾

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we operate entirely on donations and adoption fees. All donations are tax-deductible.

08/07/2026

💜 $5 Friday 💜

Last Friday, we didn’t quite beat our previous week’s total of $40, but thanks to your generosity, we still received $20 for our rescue. Every donation mattered, and we’re so thankful for everyone who gave and shared our post. ❤️

This week, we wanted to show you what your donations actually support.

The video below is just a glimpse into our daily routine caring for sugar gliders that require medications, treatments, special diets, and extra monitoring. Rescue doesn’t stop after a vet visit. For many of our gliders, care continues every single day for weeks, months, or even the rest of their lives.

Right now, we’re raising funds for:
🩺 Pepper’s MiDog test
🩺 Cera’s ongoing medical care
🦷 Zeek’s dental work
🐾 Robin & Nami’s medical care
🤍 Camillio’s ongoing care
🐿️ Loose the Trouble Puffs (neuter fund)

Many of these campaigns are still sitting at $0 raised, but the need is very real.

Can we beat last week’s $20?

If just four people donate $5, we’ll match it. Eight people donating $5 gets us to $40. Every dollar helps us provide medications, diagnostics, procedures, and follow-up care for the sugar gliders depending on us.

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we operate entirely on donations and adoption fees. Every donation is tax-deductible and goes directly toward the care of rescue sugar gliders.

Ways to Help:
💜 Donate if you’re able.
💜 Share this post to help us reach more people.
💜 Leave a comment or react to help boost our post in Facebook’s algorithm.

Donate here:
💜 Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-19808
💜 PayPal: www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue
💜 Cash App: $atxsgrescue

Thank you for helping us give these incredible little animals the second chance they deserve. Every donation, every share, and every bit of support keeps this rescue going. ❤️

08/06/2026

💙 Thankful Thursday 💙

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated through our Zeffy page during the month of July! Because of your generosity, we raised $135 to help the sugar gliders in our care.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide:
🩺 Veterinary care
🥣 Nutritious food and supplements
💊 Medications
🧸 Cage enrichment and supplies
❤️ A second chance for neglected, abandoned, and surrendered sugar gliders

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we rely almost entirely on donations and adoption fees to continue our mission. Your support truly makes a difference, and we couldn’t do this without you.

If you’d like to help us continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming sugar gliders, you can donate here:

💙 Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-help-save-sugar-gliders
💙 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue
💙 Cash App: $atxsgrescue

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us give these amazing little animals the care they deserve.

08/05/2026

💙 Wishlist Wednesday 💙

Every week, we care for sugar gliders with unique dietary and medical needs. If you’d like to help, we’ve made it easy through our wishlists and a few specialty items we use regularly.

🛍️ Amazon Wishlist
https://a.co/07Z6QsF6

🐾 Chewy Wishlist
https://www.chewy.com/g/austin-texas-sugar-glider-rescue_b145476909

🩺 Specialty Nutrition (Pampered Glider)
These are supplements we use for ill, underweight, and recovering sugar gliders.

• Wombaroo Glider Nectar
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1683158632/wombaroo-glider-nectar-300g?ref=share_ios_native_control

• Wombaroo Lorikeet & Honeyeater Food
https://www.etsy.com/listing/558399747/wombaroo-lorikeet-honeyeater-food-300g?ref=share_ios_native_control

🥣 TPG Diet Supplies
We feed The Pet Glider (TPG) diet here at the rescue and could really use:
• TPG Complete Multi-Vitamins with Calcium (5-year supply)
• TPG Sugar Glider Brunch (3 lb bag)

🛒 H-E-B & Central Market Gift Cards
Physical or eGift cards help us purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables every week.

📧 Email: [email protected]

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we operate entirely on donations and adoption fees. Every contribution helps provide food, medical care, enrichment, and supplies for the sugar gliders in our care. All donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for helping us give these little ones the care they deserve. ❤️

💙 Cash App: $atxsgrescue
💙 PayPal: www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue
💙 Zeffy: https://tinyurl.com/ATXSGR-donate

08/04/2026

Water

Water quality is something many people don’t think about, but it’s very important for small animals like sugar gliders.

We recommend purified bottled water, remineralized RO (reverse osmosis) water, or at minimum filtered water.

While tap water contains chemical levels considered safe for humans, that doesn’t always mean it’s ideal for animals—especially very small animals whose bodies are much more sensitive.

Another concern with tap water is cyanotoxins (blue-green algae toxins). In very small amounts they may cause little or no issues for humans, but they can be dangerous or even deadly for pets.

Purified bottled water goes through processes that remove parasites, bacteria, and other contaminants, then add trace minerals back in, which is important for both hydration and taste.

For those who prefer filtered water, a high-quality filtration system can also be a great option. Look for filters that remove:

• Bacteria
• Parasites
• Microplastics
• Lead
• Mercury
• PFAS
• Other chemical contaminants

Example of a filtration system:

https://a.co/d/dGfVaQI

We do NOT recommend distilled water.
Distilled water has had everything removed—including trace minerals. Because of this, it’s often referred to as “dead water.” Over time, drinking only distilled water can affect taste and may contribute to dehydration.

Another thing many people don’t realize is that municipal water treatments change throughout the year.

For example, in my area they periodically perform chlorine flushes in the water system. When this happens I can literally smell the chlorine in my tap water—even after it has gone through our whole-house water softener.

Water hardness is another factor to consider.
Hard water means there are very high levels of minerals in the water. Here in Texas, we have some of the hardest water in the United States, which is another reason filtration or purification can be beneficial.

When it comes to our gliders, clean and safe water is just as important as proper diet and enrichment.

As a Nonprofit 501c3 we run completely on donations and adoption fees. All donations are tax deductible.

We can accept direct donations:

👉🏻PayPal: www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue

👉🏻Cash App: $atxsgrescue

👉🏻Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-19808

07/31/2026

💜 $5 Friday 💜

Last Friday, thanks to your generosity, we received $40 through our general donation fund! Every single dollar makes a difference, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, shared, or cheered us on.

This week, let’s see if we can beat last week’s total! 🎉

Right now, our Zeffy campaigns reflect the reality of rescue. We have multiple sugar gliders needing ongoing medical care, diagnostics, and procedures before they can heal and eventually find loving forever homes.

Current medical needs include:
🩺 Pepper’s MiDog test
🩺 Cera’s ongoing medical care
🦷 Zeek’s dental work
🐾 Robin & Nami’s medical care
🤍 Camillio’s ongoing care
🐿️ Loose the Trouble Puffs (neuter fund)

Many of these campaigns are still sitting at $0 raised. The need is real, and every donation—no matter the size—helps us provide the veterinary care these gliders deserve.

💜 Can we beat $40 today?

Whether you can give $5, $10, or simply share this post, you’re helping us get one step closer to providing lifesaving care.

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we operate entirely on donations and adoption fees. Every donation is tax-deductible and goes directly toward helping sugar gliders in need.

Ways to Help:
💜 Donate through Zeffy
💜 Share this post
💜 Tag a fellow animal lover
💜 Follow our rescue to help us reach more people

Donate here:
💜 Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-19808
💜 PayPal: www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue
💜 Cash App: $atxsgrescue

Funds not designated for a specific glider will be used wherever the medical need is greatest, helping both our current residents and future rescue intakes.

Thank you for continuing to be the village behind ATX Sugar Glider Rescue. Every donation, every share, and every kind word helps give these little lives a second chance. ❤️

07/29/2026

🎉 5 Years on Facebook 🎉

Today marks 5 years since ATX Sugar Glider Rescue joined Facebook, and I honestly can’t believe how far we’ve come.

While I didn’t start this rescue, it has been one of the greatest privileges to continue the incredible foundation that Alli White built. When she entrusted me with ATX Sugar Glider Rescue, I never could have imagined where this journey would lead. I hope I’ve honored the mission she began and made her proud.

Over the past five years, this page has become so much more than social media. It’s become a community of people who genuinely care about sugar gliders and the lives we work so hard to save.

Together, we’ve helped sugar gliders through neglect, abandonment, medical emergencies, owner surrenders, rehabilitation, education, and ultimately finding loving forever homes.

Running a rescue isn’t glamorous. It’s late-night emergency calls, sleepless nights, difficult decisions, cleaning cages, administering medications, driving hours for transports and vet appointments, answering messages at all hours, fundraising just to keep going, and constantly wondering how we’ll make the next miracle happen.

But it’s also watching a terrified glider learn to trust again.
It’s seeing a once-neglected glider become healthy enough to find their forever family.
It’s celebrating adoptions.
It’s mourning the ones we couldn’t save.
And it’s knowing that every sacrifice has meant a better life for an animal that had nowhere else to turn.

None of this would have been possible without all of you.

To our fosters, adopters, donors, volunteers, veterinarians, transporters, followers, and everyone who has shared a post, donated supplies, contributed financially, or simply cheered us on—thank you. You are the reason we’ve been able to keep saying “yes” to gliders that needed us most.

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we operate entirely on donations and adoption fees. Every dollar, every package from our wishlist, every share, and every word of encouragement has helped us continue this mission.

The need has never stopped. In fact, it’s grown every year. But because of this amazing community, we’ve been able to say “yes” to gliders that otherwise may not have had a chance.

Here’s to five years of saving lives, educating owners, and giving sugar gliders the second chances they deserve.

And here’s to many more.

From the bottom of my heart… thank you for being part of this journey. ❤️

🩷 Donate:
• Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-19808
• PayPal: www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue
• Cash App: $atxsgrescue

07/29/2026

🌟 Wishlist Wednesday 🌟
Every item on our wishlist helps us provide comfort, care, and enrichment for the sugar gliders in our care💞

Every week, we highlight items that help us care for our furry friends. This week, our rescue could really use the following: HEB Gift cards for food purchases

From the Pampered Glider: Wombaroo Glider Nectar and Lorikeet & Honeyeater Food. We use these as supplements for ill gliders

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1683158632/wombaroo-glider-nectar-300g?ref=share_ios_native_control

https://www.etsy.com/listing/558399747/wombaroo-lorikeet-honeyeater-food-300g?ref=share_ios_native_control

We feed TPG here, we could use a 5yr supply of the Vitamins and a 3lbs bag of the TPG Brunch

https://www.thepetglider.com/collections/sugar-glider-vitamins/products/5-year-supply-vitamins-tpg-complete-multi-vitamins-with-calcium?variant=31664001024083

https://www.thepetglider.com/collections/tpg-sugar-glider-brunch/products/tpg-sugar-glider-brunch-1-12-lb?variant=42470932381779

Amazon wishlist here:

https://a.co/07Z6QsF6

Chewy wishlist:

https://www.chewy.com/g/austin-texas-sugar-glider-rescue_b145476909

H-E-B gift card for food purchases our email is needed for this: [email protected]

https://www.heb.com/discover/gift-cards

As a Nonprofit 501c3 we run completely on donations and adoption fees. All donations are tax deductible.

Donations can be made directly to our vets:
For vet visits:
Agave Vet Care and Exotic Animal Hospital at (512) 559-6300

Best Vet Hospital In Leander, TX | Agave Veterinary Care

Or we can accept direct donations:

👉🏻PayPal: www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue

👉🏻Cash App: $atxsgrescue

👉🏻Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-19808

Any funds not specifically used for these gliders will be used for current or future surrenders.

07/28/2026

💧 Dehydration in Sugar Gliders 💧

Dehydration can happen very quickly in sugar gliders—sometimes in less than 12 hours. Because of this, we always recommend having at least two water sources available. If one fails, your glider still has access to water.

We recommend water silos or open water dishes over traditional water bottles. Water bottles should be checked every day to make sure they’re working properly. The ball bearing can become stuck, causing either all of the water to leak out or preventing any water from coming out at all.

How to Check for Dehydration

🩺 Tent Test (Gliders Over 4–5 Weeks Old)

Gently lift the skin between your glider’s shoulder blades and watch how quickly it returns to normal.

✔️ Skin immediately returns to normal: Well hydrated.

⚠️ Skin returns a little slowly: Mild dehydration.

🚨 Skin returns very slowly or remains “tented”: Significant dehydration that requires immediate veterinary care.

What to Do

The most important step is to get your glider to a veterinarian as soon as possible. Any veterinarian can administer subcutaneous (SQ) fluids, which are often the fastest and most effective treatment for dehydration.

While you’re arranging veterinary care:

• Keep them warm. If your glider is cold, wrap them in fleece and place them inside your shirt against your skin. A cold glider may not eat or drink until their body temperature returns to normal.

• Offer water-rich foods. Watermelon, apples, grapes, and cucumbers can help provide extra fluids.

• Offer electrolytes. Mix 50% unflavored Pedialyte and 50% purified water and see if they’ll drink it. If needed, add a small amount of unsweetened fruit juice to encourage drinking.

• 100% coconut water can also be offered. Mix 50% 100% coconut water with 50% purified water. However, for more severe dehydration, we recommend unflavored Pedialyte because it contains sodium, which helps the body retain fluids. Coconut water contains much less sodium.

• Honey water may encourage reluctant gliders to drink. Mix a small amount of honey into water and offer it.

Homemade Oral Rehydration Solution

If you don’t have Pedialyte available, you can make a simple oral rehydration solution:

• 32 oz (4 cups) water
• ½ teaspoon table salt
• 2 tablespoons table sugar

Mix thoroughly before offering.

We Do NOT Recommend Gatorade

We do not recommend using Gatorade. Many varieties contain artificial flavors, artificial colors, and some contain artificial sweeteners, making them a poor choice for sugar gliders.

Learn How to Give SQ Fluids

If possible, ask your veterinarian to teach you how to administer subcutaneous fluids and keep supplies on hand. This can be a lifesaving skill, especially if you live far from an emergency veterinarian.

Joeys Under 4 Weeks Old

For joeys younger than 4 weeks, the tail is the best indicator of hydration.

✔️ Smooth-looking and smooth-feeling tail: Well hydrated.

⚠️ Bumpy-looking or bumpy-feeling tail: Dehydrated.

In the comparison photo, the joey on the left is severely dehydrated. The tail both looks and feels very bumpy. The joey in the middle is still dehydrated, but not as severely. The tail still has a bumpy appearance and texture, although it’s less pronounced. The joey on the right is well hydrated, with a smooth-looking and smooth-feeling tail, indicating no dehydration

⚠️ Remember: A tent test is only one tool. If your sugar glider is lethargic, weak, refusing food or water, or you suspect dehydration for any reason, seek veterinary care immediately. Early treatment can make all the difference.

If you don’t have one already, we highly recommend the Sugar Glider Exotic Medical Supply Kit from Exotic Medical Supplies/Geeked Out Exotics

https://www.geekedoutexotics.com/

At ATX Sugar Glider Rescue, we’re committed to providing educational resources to help sugar glider owners recognize medical emergencies and get their gliders the care they need as quickly as possible.

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we operate entirely on donations and adoption fees. Every donation helps us provide emergency medical care, diagnostics, medications, surgeries, rehabilitation, and lifelong sanctuary care for sugar gliders in need. All donations are tax-deductible.

❤️ Donate:
• Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donate-to/atx-sugar-glider-rescue
• PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue
• Cash App: $atxsgrescue

Thank you Casie Warkentin Geeked Out Exotics Exotic Medical Supply for allowing us to use your educational picture for joey hydration examples!!!

07/24/2026

💜 $5 Friday 💜

Every week we ask for just one small act of kindness because we know those small acts add up to lifesaving care.

Right now, our Zeffy campaigns reflect the reality of rescue. We have multiple sugar gliders needing ongoing medical care, diagnostics, and procedures before they can heal and eventually find loving forever homes.

Current medical needs include:
🩺 Pepper’s MiDog follow-up test
🩺 Cera’s ongoing medical care
🦷 Zeek’s dental work
🐾 Robin & Nami’s medical care and neuters
🤍 Camillio’s ongoing treatment
🐿️ Loose the Trouble Puffs (neuter fund)

Many of these campaigns are still sitting at $0 raised, not because these gliders don’t need help, but because every nonprofit is feeling the effects of donor fatigue right now.

If just 20 people gave $5 today, we’d raise $100 toward these lifesaving medical expenses.

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we operate entirely on donations and adoption fees. Every dollar goes directly toward giving these gliders the veterinary care they deserve.

💜 Ways to Help
• Donate $5 (or any amount)
• Share this post
• Tag a friend who loves animals
• Follow our page to help more people find our rescue

Donate here:
💜 Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-19808
💜 PayPal: www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue
💜 Cash App: $atxsgrescue

Any funds not specifically used for these gliders will be used to help current and future rescue sugar gliders in need.

From all of us at ATX Sugar Glider Rescue, thank you for being the village that makes second chances possible. ❤️

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