Everyones a rescuer!

[sparkle]

Originally Posted by Paul_MTS

Yet again my wording was slightly off in the start using "real rescue". But I think I have put my point across which a lot of people have enforced.

Even sparkle above, £450 on a rescued WD! Now that is commitment. Even myself at 21 wouldn't want to fork that amount of money out, but the point is being 21 I always have credit cards to fall back on. Should I take in an animal that needs some urgent help.

But a child under 18 without that kind of money won't be able to afford such a rescue and they ask there parents for the money.... "Mummy I need 500 quid to rescue an animal that might normally cost me about 300 from a shop in healthy condition"

Now unless your parents have money burning holes in there pockets I doubt many would pay out for that!

100% agree there...

somtimes some of the rescues on here are just out of the frying pan into the fire..

unless u have the time , inclination and the money to rescue youre just giving an animal whos sick a roof over its head without treating the ilness or neglect.. we can THINK we know whats wrong but without proper tests fecals, x-rays and possible scans we would be guessing which can do more harm than good.

I WOULD rescue again IF it was an animal in dire need... I have my own non-rescues to look after too and i dont want to jepordise their husbandry care and vet requirements by taking in 10s and 20s of rescues.

I try to be sensible and not go into saviour mode and try to save them all, whilst that is difficult it allows me to dedicate a LOT of time and possible finance to one or two very needy animals.

[Lee N]

I disagree with the whole kid thing. Alot of kids that i know are very into their reptiles and have alot more knowledge than alot of people.

Yer some kids may not earn their own money but they know this when they take animals on and have to get their parents permission who help them out on what they need.

I am only 18 and have had animals for years. My mum has always helped me out on my animals until i got myself a job.

All it depends on is the love for animals and how motivated you are.

[DRACONODON]

Originally Posted by sparkle

100% agree there...

somtimes some of the rescues on here are just out of the frying pan into the fire..

unless u have the time , inclination and the money to rescue youre just giving an animal whos sick a roof over its head without treating the ilness or neglect.. we can THINK we know whats wrong but without proper tests fecals, x-rays and possible scans we would be guessing which can do more harm than good.

I WOULD rescue again IF it was an animal in dire need... I have my own non-rescues to look after too and i dont want to jepordise their husbandry care and vet requirements by taking in 10s and 20s of rescues.

I try to be sensible and not go into saviour mode and try to save them all, whilst that is difficult it allows me to dedicate a LOT of time and possible finance to one or two very needy animals.

i put my thumbs up to u sparkle u are a true rescue and a great carer for your animals