rescuing snakes

[amercnwmn]

Hey!! Totally new to this forum..seems like a great place to be..
I just would like to vent some frustrations>(
I recently persuaded a local theme park owner to release 2 Red Tail Boas to me...They were EXTREMELY neglected..NO water, kept OUTSIDE IN WINTER in a rabbit cage with NO HEAT, and one had not been fed in at least several months!!
Needless to say, both had mouth rot, respiratory infections, and mites! I have had them a month, the infections are clearing up, thanks to the baytril shots the vet gave them, and the mites are gone, and the skinny one is getting fatter slowly but surely.
The sucky part is local animal shelters offered their best advice, to have them "put down" and all I got was a run around from the local sheriffs offc. Since this incident, I have received COUNTLESS reports of Burmese pythons being let loose, or escaping their homes and animal control just euthanizes them, if they can catch them, otherwise they are just SHOT!:jawdrop:
I am currently trying to start a local rescue to help house some of these poor guys.
Any opinions?

[ottawaguy]

Kudo's to you for your efforts. Some people just can't see the light even if you shine it in their eyes.
Keep up the good work!
Dave:thumbsup:

[kronic2005]

Originally Posted by ottawaguy

Kudo's to you for your efforts. Some people just can't see the light even if you shine it in their eyes.
Keep up the good work!
Dave:thumbsup:

LOL?



anyways.... he was asking for info on starting a reptile rescue. From what ive noticed, you have to go through alot of paperwork through your city to become one. Unless your doing it under the table and are not a registered reptile rescue. If i knew anything about it i'd let u know, but i dont know very much. Im kinda waiting for someone to reply fully to this, with the process of it. I too want to set up a reptile rescue here in hamilton.

[amercnwmn]

Well, I have really been researching and here is what i have gathered off the internet and local shelters
Get Incorporated with your states dept of commerce... this allows you to apply for grants...im currently in THIS stage..HAHA
Then go for tax exempt status with IRS, this allows you to write off a lot of expenses and allows donors to write off their donations (making them more likely to donate)
Then you can check on grants & funding to apply for online or in person..You will want to find a building to house your organization, and you will need to speak with local city/state authorities to check on zoning/code/health ordinances. Once you start getting set up, you can get the word out by printing business cards, flyers, making sure local authorities have your contact info when they happen upon a reptile.. Get the word out by having auctions, raffles, and educational programs at local libraries and schools...
Get volunteers to help as well..
I have a LONG road ahead:medcomcic
PS By the way.....Im a SHE :mednormal


anyways.... he was asking for info on starting a reptile rescue. From what ive noticed, you have to go through alot of paperwork through your city to become one. Unless your doing it under the table and are not a registered reptile rescue. If i knew anything about it i'd let u know, but i dont know very much. Im kinda waiting for someone to reply fully to this, with the process of it. I too want to set up a reptile rescue here in hamilton.[/QUOTE]

[ReptilesFreaks]

there a place in canada ontario that rescues animals you should really ask them on their information about it and how to start one their website is www.tailsandscalesrescue.com .... they rescue alot of animals and most of mine are from there !

good luck!
jenn

[amercnwmn]

Originally Posted by ReptilesFreaks

there a place in canada ontario that rescues animals you should really ask them on their information about it and how to start one their website is www.tailsandscalesrescue.com .... they rescue alot of animals and most of mine are from there !

good luck!
jenn

Hey, thanks for the info, I will be contacting them for info...