Q: What does Sangamon Critters do?
A: We are a reptile and amphibian rescue group.
Q: Huh?
A: We are a small group dedicated to the rescue of unwanted reptiles and to herpetological education. Our immediate objective is to provide safe and healthy environments for our charges and to find suitable, permanent adoptive homes for reptiles and amphibians that come in our care. We will take in reptiles and amphibians that can no longer be cared for or are stray, if space allows. We re-home reptiles through careful screening and an adoption contract. We also spend alot of our time in classrooms with children teaching them some pretty awesome things about animals. We want to be able to make as many kids as we can LIGHT UP! These kids are as bright as the sun when you bring something wild into their lives. We are supported solely through donations and private contributions, and we are run by a small staff of volunteers.
Here is our adoption policy:
. Adopters must be at least 21 years of age and live in a stable environment. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to care for a reptile financially, including providing veterinary care, quality food and adequate shelter.
Our reptiles are for pets only,
breeding is prohibited.
The reptiles in our care were strays,
abandoned or purchased from pet stores. Less than one percent were knowingly
purchased from breeders. These circumstances make our reptiles unsuitable for
breeding. If you wish to breed, please buy your reptiles from a reputable
breeder.
Prior to adopting out reptiles into new
homes, the following procedures will be followed:
- All reptiles will be
monitored for not less than 30 days to ensure a healthy appetite, determine
temperament, and watch for visible medical problems. A fecal test will be
performed. If appropriate, the animal will be treated for all obvious health
problems and if necessary, a veterinarian will give the reptile an overall
examination for any problems.
- Once determined
healthy, the reptile will be listed with Reptile
Rescue as available for adoption.
- All prospective
adopters must fill out and submit an adoption application form and answer all
questions completely and honestly.
- Once an adoption
application has been received, Reptile Rescue
will attempt to ascertain the knowledge, experience, and capabilities of the
potential adopter has with regard to providing proper care for the species
selected. A background check may be completed on the adopter to verify personal
information. The adoption will remain pending during this time.
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Not all applications are approved.
- Adoption fees range
from $25 to $100. Please ask about species specific fees
- Reptile
Rescue may
make courtesy calls to determine a happy and healthy adoption.
- During
the first year of adoption, the adopter must notify Reptile Rescue if the
adopted reptile has died or has been lost or stolen.
- Under
no circumstances, will the adopter be allowed to sell, trade or give away the
reptile. If care can no longer be provided for the animal, the adopter is
required to return the reptile to us.
The adopter releases
Reptile Rescue of any liability in regards to
the health or behaviour of the reptile adopted. While it is understood that
every effort has been made to provide an accurate assessment of the history and
health of the reptile, Reptile Rescue
explicitly disclaims warranties regarding medical status or behaviour of said
animal. As the adopter you agree not to hold Reptile
Rescue liable for any claims of injury to property or persons or
otherwise caused by the reptile.
Our application process requires
applicants to give us personal information about themselves (name, street
address, age, etc) we use this information strictly to determine if the
applicant can provide a good home for the reptile he or she wishes to adopt. An
individual's information will not be disclosed to any third parties.
