Oh my god - Page 4

SnakeyJay · 02-19-13, 05:13 PM

As sorry, didnt watch that as there was no explanation of what it was.

TucsonRES · 02-20-13, 01:02 AM

I don't understand the flack being directed towards the author. The conditions were deplorable. This "rescue and rehabilitation" center is nothing more than a horrible place looking to profit from animals.
I checked there website and found the following:
Welcome to D & M's Reptile Rescue And Rehabilitation web site! We are dedicated to rescuing unwanted and mistreated reptiles in Tucson Arizona and surrounding areas. Any donations or adoption fees we receive are used solely for caring for our rescues; food, vet care and housing.
The adoption fee ranges from $50.00 to $300.00, depending on which animal you choose.
In their surrender contract they require a $100.00 fee
If the original keeper wants to regain their former animal they must also pay a $95.00 fee plus vet, medicine and supplement fees.
That doesn't sound like a rescue to me. Also, there is no sponsorship required to have a shelter. Anyone can call themselves a rescue. This group is not a non-profit or mention any type of business entity.
While I can appreciate the sentiment that the author stayed and tried to help make conditions better, the photos showed that the conditions didn't get that way over night or even in a couple of days and it wouldn't have improved greatly in a few hours.
Another point I want you to think about is, if you reply to a job offer and the person in charge states that you'll get paid if they get money..... I would have walked away at that point and so would a lot of you. Now if it was posted for a volunteer position, that would be different.
The author did try to get some cleaning and mucking done. Everyone has a different tolerance level for what they can stand. Also, did state that they have health issues as well. That should be considered before casting stones....

Corey209 · 02-20-13, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dinosaurdammit

I support leaving the place if the owner isn't going to change his ways but if no one in the area will help you out then you do need to ruin their reputation completely so everyone will know not to come to them.

dinosaurdammit · 02-20-13, 11:43 AM

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i just did an interview and idk when it will be up,

pacc has gotten involved now

I have gotten contacts from everywhere, I woke up this morning to my video going viral in the herp community. Things are getting done and i for once in a long time feel HAPPY.

I have been in touch with orange grove and they are on board with helping

i have gotten ACT involved

Many herp communities on facebook.

My god, i did something

infernalis · 02-20-13, 12:00 PM

Lankyrob · 02-20-13, 12:01 PM

Well done, lets hope all the animals find good homes.

Mark Taylor · 02-20-13, 12:02 PM

Absolutely fantastic news job well done.

infernalis · 02-20-13, 12:09 PM

go post an update at the tort forum...

Torts in need of help PLEASE read - Tortoise Forum - Tortoise Husbandry Community

jarich · 02-20-13, 12:30 PM

Well done DD! Thank you for not giving up. Lets hope some can be saved.

Zoo Nanny · 02-20-13, 12:36 PM

Congratulations and I commend you for your perseverance in a situation that most would just walk away from.

infernalis · 02-20-13, 12:42 PM

Tenacity pays in the end..

Tracy33 · 02-20-13, 05:41 PM

Oh well done DD , that is fantastic news . I am so happy for you , but of course the animals . Well done girl !!!

TucsonRES · 02-21-13, 12:35 AM

*********Update for original posting from todays' events***************
DD's story and video has now been posted on USARK, ARC and a few other FB posts and other Rep forums and forwarded to local news outlets. DD also had a radio interview earlier today.
The owner of the place in question finally responded to one of us after PACC (our County Animal Care Center) inspected their location. Several violations were noted and the owner did get a time limit to correct conditions and seek vet care for those needing it before a follow up inspection. No animals were removed to our knowledge though.
In his response, he stated that this was the 2nd time authorities were called on him in his 12 years, that he would accept our (other rescues) help in re-homing the animals he currently has. He did not state that he would not accept other animals in the future.
Now while his response sounds encouraging, he is NOT changing his re-homing fees, as of yet. He is currently asking $700 for each adult Sulcata Tort and $300 each for some of his snakes.

dinosaurdammit · 02-21-13, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TucsonRES

*********Update for original posting from todays' events***************
DD's story and video has now been posted on USARK, ARC and a few other FB posts and other Rep forums and forwarded to local news outlets. DD also had a radio interview earlier today.
The owner of the place in question finally responded to one of us after PACC (our County Animal Care Center) inspected their location. Several violations were noted and the owner did get a time limit to correct conditions and seek vet care for those needing it before a follow up inspection. No animals were removed to our knowledge though.
In his response, he stated that this was the 2nd time authorities were called on him in his 12 years, that he would accept our (other rescues) help in re-homing the animals he currently has. He did not state that he would not accept other animals in the future.
Now while his response sounds encouraging, he is NOT changing his re-homing fees, as of yet. He is currently asking $700 for each adult Sulcata Tort and $300 each for some of his snakes.

Why is he going to charge so much for each animal the jungle carpet pythons army ACAP on believe the boys are in the same position is going to cost twice as much to fix them is it going to cost to "adopt" them out

dinosaurdammit · 02-21-13, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dinosaurdammit

Why is he going to charge so much for each animal the jungle carpet pythons army ACAP on believe the boys are in the same position is going to cost twice as much to fix them is it going to cost to "adopt" them out

This is what I get for using the auto type voice thing.

What that garble is suppose to say: why charge so much for the animals its going to cost twice that on each one. All the animas are in bad shape. Its going to cost buckets for the fixes for them. Why doesn't he just surrender them to phoenix?