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Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate aquatic animals and reptiles facing neglect or abuse and provide them with the best opportunity for a permanent home and a lifetime of safety.

01/27/2025

🌟 Huge shoutout to for all the bugs this past weekend at ! 🐜🎉 We had an absolute blast and it was wonderful to see you again! Your support means the world to us—thank you for being so amazing! 🙌❤️

01/26/2025

🐢✨ Day 2 of the expo is here, and the excitement is building! Have you met our adorable adoptable beardies, Leo's, cresties, tortoises, rat snake and our charming chubby frog pair? 🐸🐍

Swing by our booth at the Puyallup Fairgrounds to meet these cuties and discover some amazing deals on isopods, superworms, heat domes, water bowls, merch, and more! Whether you’re here to shop, adopt, or just to chat, we’d love to see you!

What’s your favorite reptile? Let us know in the comments! 👇💚

01/26/2025

🎉🐍 Day one at the reptile expo is officially in the books, and what a fantastic day it was! We ended with an incredible 15 adoptions! 🥳❤️ We couldn’t be happier for all the sweet reptiles that found their forever homes today!

We hope everyone had a blast at the expo, and we can’t wait to see you all again tomorrow! 🌟

Join us at the Puyallup Fairgrounds from 10 AM to 4 PM for the final day of the Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show! Don’t miss your chance to meet some amazing reptiles and maybe find your new best friend! And of course there are TONS of supplies, bugs, plants, decor and more!🦎✨

01/25/2025

🐾 Are you ready to meet your new best friend? 🐾

Join us at the this weekend! 🌟 We have an incredible lineup of adorable adoptables just waiting for their forever homes. 🏡 Plus, don’t miss out on our awesome supplies and merch to support our rescue efforts!

Come out, say hi, and help us give these animals the loving homes they deserve! ❤️

👉 Tag a friend who needs to come with you!

01/20/2025

🌟 Happy Monday, everyone! 🌟

Meet DC the uromastyx, who is still on the hunt for a forever home! Aren’t they just the cutest? 😍💖

We’re getting ready for an exciting weekend at PACNWRS! 🎉 We’ll have a fantastic lineup of adoptables looking for their new families, plus quite a few setups and plenty of gently used equipment available! 🏡✨

Stop by and say hi at the Puyallup fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday—we can’t wait to see you there! 👋 Just a heads up: our building will be CLOSED this Saturday as we all head to the expo together.

See you soon! 🦎❤️

01/18/2025

🌟🎉 Happy Saturday, everyone! 🎉🌟

We’ve got fantastic news—Jambalaya the Bearded Dragon is back from the vet, and she’s doing AMAZINGLY well! 🐉✨ She’s all settled in our ADOPTABLES area, and we couldn’t be more excited! Go, Jambalaya! 🎊💕

This quirky little gal has some long, flexed-up toes due to underdeveloped tendons, which means she can’t curl them to grip or climb. But that just makes her even more special! 🌈💖

Jambalaya is looking for an experienced bearded dragon home where she can truly thrive! If you think you could be the perfect match for this gorgeous girl—or if you want to check out our other adoptables—come visit us today from 12 PM to 6 PM! We can’t wait to see you! 👋💚

01/17/2025

🐉💖 It’s Vet Day at the rescue, and today, we’re giving some extra love to Jambalaya the bearded dragon. 🌟

Jambalaya has been a part of our rescue for a while now, and while his overall body condition looks great, he has a quirky little habit that we’ve been monitoring. His toes always stick straight up in the air whenever he’s resting on any surface! 🤔✨ We’ve tried everything—vitamins, light adjustments, nail trims—but we still don’t know what’s causing it.

We’re hopeful that he’s just a goofy boy with some extra-long toes, and we’re crossing our fingers he’ll be all cleared for adoption soon! For now, we’re anxiously waiting for the vet to give us some insight on this sweet boy.

If you’d like to help support Jambalaya's vet visit, donations can be made on our website at PNWAquaticsandExotics.org, or you can call Pine Tree at (425) 432-2222 and mention our rescue or Jambalaya’s name. Every little bit helps us care for our precious friends! Thank you for all your support! 🥰🐢

01/16/2025

🌟🐉 Get ready for an epic adventure! Knuckles the iguana is all set to head to his forever home this Saturday! 🎉💚 His new family has been eagerly preparing for his arrival, and we can’t wait to see this handsome boy start his new chapter! 🏡✨ Stay tuned for updates on his big day! 🥳

01/16/2025

COMPLETE!! Thank you so much Kerry

Looking for emergency transport for 2 turtles and some aquariums. Longview Wa --> Tacoma Wa

01/15/2025

🐍✨ Check out Acute looking extra cute on his hammock today! 🥰 If you’re on the hunt for a new scaly friend, we’ve got an AMAZING lineup waiting for you! 🌟

From fantastic snakes and tons of bearded dragons to an adorable little uromastyx, plus geckos and tortoises galore—there's someone for everyone! 🦎❤️

Call or text to make an appointment, or join us on Saturday to meet the whole gang! We can’t wait to see you all and help you find your new best buddy! 🎉🐢

01/11/2025

🎉🌟 Happy Saturday, everyone! 🌟🎉

Get ready for a day filled with scaly excitement! 🐍✨ Acute the ball python and Cornbread the bearded dragon are on the edge of their seats, waiting for YOU to come say hi! 🙌😍 These cuties are hoping to find their forever homes today —along with all of our other amazing adoptables!

Join us from 12 PM to 6 PM for some serious fun! 🦎❤️ Come meet the gang and maybe even find your new best friend! We can’t wait to see you! 👋✨

01/10/2025

🚨💔 Uh oh—one of our founders took a spill and broke a bone! 😱 Please bear with us as we manage messages and calls while they head into emergency surgery.

BUT don’t worry—we’re STILL OPEN TOMORROW from 12 PM to 6 PM! 🎉 Come on in to meet our amazing adoptables, snag some gently used equipment at a steal, or hang out with our adorable ambassador reptiles! 🦎✨

And yes, you can still pop by to say hi to the founders (just maybe don't ask them to do any cartwheels)! 😂 We can't wait to see all of you! ❤️

01/08/2025

🤣🐢 We just HAD to share this absolute CHONK that totally made us laugh! I mean, look at her—she’s basically a living marshmallow! 🍡🥰 This little chunker would make an amazing buddy!

Swing by and meet her (and all her adoptable pals) this Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM! Or if you can't wait to see this girl, make an appointment to come in sooner! Don’t miss out on the chance to add some extra cute to your life! 🦎❤️

01/04/2025

🎉🐉 Happy Saturday, everyone! 📅💥

Get ready to start 2025 with a ROAR! 🐲✨ Rixy the Bearded Dragon proclaims today is going to be a BLAST! This stunning yellow beauty has been patiently waiting for her forever home—could YOU be the best friend she’s been dreaming of? ❤️

Join us from 12 PM to 6 PM for an action-packed day! 🦎 We’ve got a fabulous lineup of adoptables ready for new beginnings, friendly residents eager to meet you, and gently used equipment at your fingertips!

Don't miss out on the chance to make a scaly new friend! See you soon! 👋🌟

01/02/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year, everyone! ✨🎉

As we step into 2025, we can't help but reflect on the past year with immense gratitude. Here’s a glimpse into the whirlwind that was 2024:

🚨 It all began with dangerous electrical issues in our old building, launching us into a 5-month quest for a new home. The result? We found a fantastic 12,000 sq ft space that now safely shelters all of our precious lives! 🏡❤️

But that was just the beginning! While we searched for a new place, our mission didn’t pause:
🌟 We attended 5 expos, spreading awareness and love for our rescues!
💖 Welcomed over 400 animals into our care!
🐾 Adopted out nearly 200 animals, giving them the forever homes they deserve!
🙌 Expanded our volunteer family with compassionate, dedicated community members to build our rescue family.
🔧 Started expanding every enclosure to provide the best environment possible!
📚 Engaged in even more educational events, parties, schools, and community fairs!
🐢 Introduced our first-ever 600-gallon pond for our aquatic turtles!
🤝 Collaborated with Animal Control to save countless lives!

Financially, we faced some serious realities: $14,686 spent at our main vet (not including emergency visits) and over $55,000 in building expenses. But through it all, the two founders tirelessly worked their full-time jobs to keep our rescue afloat.

Above all, we loved, laughed, and truly lived in 2024. NOW, we’re ready to tackle 2025 head-on—stronger and better than ever! 💪✨

Thank you for being a vital part of our journey. Here’s to a new year filled with even more resilience, compassion, and lives saved! 🥳💖

12/30/2024

🌟 Hey everyone! 🌟

Just a quick update: the owners’ youngest child is scheduled for surgery on Monday morning, 12/30. They’ll be unavailable for the next few days as they focus on family. 🏥💖

Thank you for your understanding and patience! Rest assured, we’ll respond to messages and calls as soon as we can. 🙏✨

12/28/2024

🐢 Ready to find your new best friend? 🌟

Today from 12-6 PM, our rescue is OPEN and brimming with love! Come shop for used supplies, meet our amazing animal ambassadors, and discover your next forever family member. 🐍💚

We have a fantastic selection of beardies, leos, and cresties, plus some unique adoptables like Atticus the Savannah Monitor, kingsnakes, milksnakes, bullsnakes, an emerald tree skink, Uromastyx, and even a Pacman frog! 🐸✨

Don't miss out on this chance to give these incredible animals a loving home for the new year!

👉 Tag a friend who needs to see this! 💬❤️

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you! We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas full of laughter, love, and cheer.

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2611 Pacific Avenue
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+12533310544

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🎉 Big thanks to our awesome friends at @dubiaroaches! 🙌 We're so grateful for this incredible roach donation! 🪳✨ Haven't tried Dubia bugs yet? You're missing out! Go check them out—promise you’ll love it! 😉 Happy Holidays, Dubia! Thanks for having our backs all year! ❤️ #DubiaRoaches #Thankful #BugLove #HolidayCheers

🌊 Did you know that many pet stores showcase betas in tiny, cramped environments? 😢 These beautiful fish deserve so much better! Meet our new rescue male beta, now thriving in his spacious 20-gallon tank! 🐠✨ With the right setup—like proper filtration and heating—betas can live happier, healthier lives. It's time to change the narrative around how we keep these stunning creatures!Let's advocate for ethical beta keeping! 🐟💚 What do you think about the current state of the pet trade? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇#EthicalPetCare #BetaFishLove #AquariumLife

Our sweet little chinchilla 💕 he's doing so well now that he has a proper diet, access to dust baths, and a much bigger space.

Our bigger snakes always strike fast. 27 year old Oracle here hasn't slowed down one bit.

Leading Joey back to his enclosure this evening so I didn't have to carry him 🤣

🦎💔 Our sweet Bo Peep the ackie monitor has been dropped off at the vet this morning. We are anxiously awaiting to hear her prognosis. Any donations towards her care are greatly appreciated as we work to give her the best treatment possible. You can donate directly to our vet account by calling Pine Tree at 425-432-2222 and mentioning the rescue or Bo Peep. You can also donate through PayPal at fwfishandreptile or Venmo at FWFNRR. Thank you for your support. #SaveBoPeep #RescuePet #DonateForACause

Our big tough girl Gemini

She has perked up so much today! Gemini has been exploring her new surroundings and now she is having a small meal. I am really impressed with how alert she is today.

🎉🌍 The map is live!! 🌍🎉 Hey everyone! We have some incredible news to share with you all! The moment we've been eagerly waiting for has finally arrived - the map is LIVE! 🗺️✨ Why is this so exciting, you ask? Well, this weekend, we're going to be at the BIGGEST reptile expo in the area, and we absolutely cannot wait to see each and every one of you there! 🙌🏼🦎 So, make sure to save this map right away, folks! You don't want to miss out on the chance to join us at this incredible event and meet these incredible creatures! 🐍🦎 We're beyond excited to see you all this weekend and witness the magic unfold as these reptiles find their forever families. Let's make this expo the most memorable one yet! 🌟 See you soon, friends! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of reptile love and adoption! 🎉🐢 Let's go @pacnwrs !! #ReptileExpo #AdoptDontShop #FindYourForeverFriend #pnwaer #pacificnorthwestaquaticsandexotics #federalwayfishrescue #federalwayfishandreptilerescue #reptilerescue #pacnwrs

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