Everyones a rescuer!

[ReptileKid]

I cant see the point in having a go, im not looking for freebies or anything,
I cant take in a fully grown retic or burm, but maybe could travel to take it to a
decent home, or point someone in the right direction, but with other snakes, lizards i will rehome after making sure theyare healthy..
sorry for trying to help...

[cooljules]

Originally Posted by wohic

I dont agree, if an animal rescuer was offered something they had no experience with, no room for etc they would be foolish to say yes.
I specialise, If i were to take every rescue offered I would no longer be able to specialise, I would far rather offer the service I do (one very few people offer) and do it well than over stretch myself and struggle with cramped conditions etc
However
I also have LOTS of contacts so can help place animals in rescues/foster homes/ permanent homes.

yes, i have no room for ARP's now, and never had many many large stuff....so no experiance

at worst yeah, but i would have to be bottom of the barrel before i would willingly take one.....would always say no

[maddragon29]

I agree with the guy ranting, in a way. at 14/15 you are still in school and have no idea what you're gonna be doing in 3 years time. why take in animals if you're ultimately gonna end up maybe penniless, or moving away to study, or stuck in a job where you have no time to look after animals.
If a sick animal falls into your lap, i'm not saying turn it away. but to actively advertise for rescues is a bit stupid at that age i reckon.

[ninja_636]

Originally Posted by ninja_636

what age do class as an kid 16 or 17 ???

no1 gona answer my question then ??

[cooljules]

Originally Posted by maddragon29

I agree with the guy ranting, in a way. at 14/15 you are still in school and have no idea what you're gonna be doing in 3 years time. why take in animals if you're ultimately gonna end up maybe penniless, or moving away to study, or stuck in a job where you have no time to look after animals.
If a sick animal falls into your lap, i'm not saying turn it away. but to actively advertise for rescues is a bit stupid at that age i reckon.

i dont think he was advertising...just he could help should it be needed, big differance

[cooljules]

Originally Posted by ninja_636

no1 gona answer my question then ??

under 18....

[Darren25]

18 or below. But saying that, one of my housemates is 23 going on 13. Age gives a general idea of maturity, but can never be relied on to give an exact idea.

[guypettigrew]

Originally Posted by oasis_reps

sorry for trying to help...

Hey, don't apologise.

In truth, there probably won't be all that many reptiles for you to rescue.

And, for goodness sake, only take those reptiles you feel you can help with.

Also, make contact with your local animal welfare or rescue centre. There's bound to be one near you and it probably takes reptiles for rehoming.

Perhaps you could link up with them and even help out when you've got a spare couple of hours?

Guy

[Paul_MTS]

Originally Posted by oasis_reps

I cant see the point in having a go, im not looking for freebies or anything,
I cant take in a fully grown retic or burm, but maybe could travel to take it to a
decent home, or point someone in the right direction, but with other snakes, lizards i will rehome after making sure theyare healthy..
sorry for trying to help...

You seem to be taking this personally.

Maybe you are the genuine one out of a hundred of young people on here with the same in the sig. I wasn't targeting you particularly.

Ok the say no to nothing bit was a bit mis leading, when an experienced rescuer says no...they would then follow up with "but give this bloke a call, or if they can't try this number" etc etc

I have met some great people in the past year from buying off various people and there contacts are like gold dust. So at a young age when you haven't met a great deal of "reptile gurus" you won't have the right contacts.

I just can't help thinking the worst.

[ninja_636]

Originally Posted by cooljules

under 18....

well i am 17 and have more experience than some people on here plus i have over 50 reps and i have rescued an adult veiled chameleon and payed alot of money for it and the hole setup to day !!!!!!!