Rescues
Animals reach our doorsteps through various means. Some exotics are
left at other shelters and we're called in to pick them up. Some
critters come directly from Animal Control or the police - either
they're confiscated or found wandering loose. The local zoos give out
our phone number to people who call in thinking that zoos want the
public's discarded exotics. Some are left on our doorstep. Some are
abandoned at animal clinics.
But it's important to note that many
rescues come from loving homes as well. Some people get in over their
heads; others find that their living arrangements are about to
drastically change, or they can no longer care for their exotic for
one reason or another. A rescue does not always mean abused,
neglected, abandoned... Sometimes it's really the people we're
rescuing.
Regardless, animal give-ups ARE NOT
donations. It blows my mind that people call and say they'd like to
"donate" an animal to our facility. Give-ups cost money.
Cages must be designed and purchased. Supplies are needed. Sometimes
airfare is required to get the animal safely to our facility. Despite
this, Animals for Awareness does not require a donation to take in
animals. It helps, but we feel that making it a requirement would
mean that some animals would only suffer further.
We now accept donations thru Paypal. To set
up an account, go to http://www.paypal.com
or click on the icon above. It's easy and convenient, and we VERY
much appreciate your generosity!!
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