12/27/2024
Hello friends. Just wanted to give some clarification on a few things. This is stemming from various messages I've been receiving, and is in no way directed towards any single individual. I just want to make a few things clear.
*We do not have "free" animals here. Every adoptable animal has a very reasonable, modest/nominal adoption fee. These adoption fees are a must, as we are a non-profit rescue that relies heavily on donations to stay afloat. Adoption fees go right back into the care of all of the animals here. Including unadoptable, hospice and sanctuary animals that are permanent residents. What we do here, (especially when done right,) is not a cheap endeavor. Our electric bill alone with all of the heating and lighting for everyone averages $400 a month. This does not include food, supplements, substrate, cleaning supplies, uv/basking/che replacement bulbs, medications, etc.
*Please do not message us asking "what are we looking to get rid of?" We're not "looking to get rid of" anything. We are however, trying to find good homes for many adoptable animals we have here. These animals will be with us, for however long that takes.
*Our adoption protocol is about as simplistic as it can be. It consists of a basic online adoption application, and we ask to see a photo of the enclosure/habitat that the adopted animal would be living in. This is to ensure that the animal will be living in a habitat that is appropriate for its species. Anyone that has an appropriate enclosure prepared, should have no problem providing this. After what many of these animals have already been through, it would be absolutely irresponsible of us to NOT make sure these animals will have proper living accommodations. Sorry not sorry.
If you are interested in adopting a specific species but need help or advice on what a proper set up would be, please reach out and send us a message. I'm more than happy to help you. I answer many, many messages on a regular basis from folks asking for help. If I don't have the answers you need, I will do my best to direct you to someone who does.
*We are a rescue, so we do screen applicants. If you're looking to aquire animals with zero questions asked, then adopting from a rescue is probably not the best option for you.
*We do not "trade" animals. No. No we do not. I've been asked if we would trade an older animal, for a younger one. Absolutely not. We are an animal rescue, not a car dealership.
*I try my absolute best to respond to messages and applications as promptly as possible. Please understand that we are all volunteers here, who do this by choice. We also have every day life going on amidst the hours a day it takes to tend to the animals. We have families too. If you've submitted an adoption application and haven't heard anything from me within 24 hours, please shoot us a message and bring it to my attention. Sometimes, the app doesn't notify me when a new application comes in.
*Do we accept "food" donations for the animals. YES! Yes we do. This includes feeder rodents (live or frozen,) feeder insects (mealworms, superworms, dubia, crickets, hornworms, wax worms,) fresh greens (Romaine, Turnip Greens, mustard greens, Kale, bok choy, southern blend, yellow or butternut squash, carrots, cucumber, berries,) and Timothy hay. We go through a lot of Timothy hay with all of the Sulcatas.
Thank you for reading!
Photo below of our adorable "Speedy."
