Any other rescuers in this forum? - Page 2

BoidKeeper · 03-01-05, 05:48 AM

Although it cost me and a friend $350 to rescue it, we rescued a female yellow foot of a 65 degree kitchen floor back in January.
Cheers,
Trevor

C.ADAMANTEUS · 03-01-05, 08:07 AM

Its Really sad that people see something "COOL" that they just have to have, than because of there ignorance in caring for these animals properly, they die, get sick, stay small and skinny, etc.
They should make people (legally) take an exam on the proper husbandry of the animal they wish to have, and pass, or you dont get.
But, we live on earth, not in Neverland, so wishful thinking

Rick

kpugh · 03-01-05, 08:17 AM

Well, if people can ban specific breeds of dogs, why can't they make people prove they know what they're doing before getting a pet? I know it will never happen, but it sure would be nice...

C.ADAMANTEUS · 03-01-05, 08:25 AM

Hey Im not the only one up bright and early

The world is slowly coming around to the idea of animal rights, and protection, but I think a slug moves faster than our cause.
Perhaps one day, huh?
Rick

kpugh · 03-01-05, 08:42 AM

Early bird gets the worm - but its already 8:15 here - hardly early at all.

I have to agree that most people are rather behind...but on the other hand, my speciality is livestock husbandry...and quite a few people have gone totally overboard the other way (PETA)...it ticks me off when people spread mis-information...but that is a whole other topic.

The pet situation will one day catch up...

marylyn101 · 03-22-05, 11:31 PM

how do you set up a rescue? i would love to help all the herps because isee so many that are so uncomfertable and near death. at one petstore in my town there was a bearded dragon (4 monthes) having tremors. I told her they were dehyrated (no water in there and she never mists them) and she was feeding them FULL GROWN CRICKETS! I would just like to help or at least get information out there to care for exotic pets. how do you get started?

C.ADAMANTEUS · 03-23-05, 06:31 AM

Marylan101,
For me it was accidental. I was making like a "vigilante" so to speak, cus I caught a couple guys who I know work for a reptile store, and they were catching Trans Pecos Rat snakes, (Protected at that time), So I coordinated with a game warden friend, and we pulled off a semi sting on the store and found Many other TP rat snakes.
So I was "adopted" by this old couple who founded the CDWR. (Old people aint embarrassed about asking for help.) LOL

To do it yourself there are many guidelines, such as a governing body, duly elected by its members, etc. This is for tax purposes.
If you just want to help, call a local rescue outfit, and let them know.
Its "all" volunteer work for me. Its kinda costly some times, but the internal satisfaction of knowing I make a difference pays out well. Im helping animals, herps, and old people.
Rick