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... Of adopting reptiles from a rescue?
Yeah they might not be available for breeding purposes, but those small hobby enthusiasts.. has anyone ever adopted a reptile from an exotic rescue before?

Just curious...
 
I've never adopted from a rescue but I've picked up an abused Ball before. It turned out to be a really nice snake. I would be interested in adopting from a rescue but I don't know where you would look to find one.
 
CeaserGirl938 said:
I've never adopted from a rescue but I've picked up an abused Ball before. It turned out to be a really nice snake. I would be interested in adopting from a rescue but I don't know where you would look to find one.
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Well theres very few exotic pet rescues at least as far as I know.
And usually I look around on www.petfinder.com for stuff.
Usually I check up on the animals from my own shelter (which only does dogs/cats), and post them to FB for added public attention.
But usually when im bored ill surf through the "scales, fins and other" types of pets and usually find a lot of ones there.
Too bad I dont live closer to Iowa, Wisconsin or Colorado.. :rolleyes:
 
Year, I've looked at the once on petfinder before but the distance is insane. I wish they shipped, and for free too. If were going to adopt and give it a good home and get it out of the system, that would be something nice they could do for us.
 
I just deleted the entire first paragraph of my response, and am starting over, in an attempt to be at least somewhat nice.
Legitimate rescues have costs - both for daily operation and bringing the animals to suitable condition for adoption. In many cases the fees don't even come close to covering those costs...and you think they should ship for free?

I'm not against rescues, or "rescuing" animals...heck, I used to do quite a bit of rescuing, adopting, and fostering. Why not seek out your nearest herp society and become involved? Many take in unwanted animals, and are in need of good homes for them. Even temporary homes until animals can be placed are a help.
Of course,a lot of those animals are poorly cared for....they may have health issues, mites, internal parasites, etc; but you'd be giving them a good home, and keeping them out of the system, right?
 
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