Rehoming Fees

[gtm]

2 thoughts:-

1) Rehomers are totally unregulated - any mug can set himself up as a rehomer (I could).

2) Fee's are not imo problematic but the rehomer should be very candid about them from the outset - no more 'free to a good home'

[Reptilerescueden]

Anyonee can set up as a rehomer but the thing is getting one that has proved themselves time and time again and having backing from othe organisations such as the C&E, Police, local goverment/ counsil services etc etc etc. There are far too many who claim they are rescues and only out there to further their own collections.

[Moshpitviper]

Originally Posted by Reptilerescueden

Anyonee can set up as a rehomer but the thing is getting one that has proved themselves time and time again and having backing from othe organisations such as the C&E, Police, local goverment/ counsil services etc etc etc. There are far too many who claim they are rescues and only out there to further their own collections.

Agree totally with Denise, i had to prove myself as did she and all the other rescues. often the authorities have little clue aout what we do or how we are supposed to do it. the toughest critics of all are our peers in the reptile keeping world. they can smell a rat a mile off. takes time, dedication and a lot of instant mashed potato to run a succesful rescue as opposed to a flash in the pan of which many pop up and none ever last.

[AZUK]

Originally Posted by gtm

2 thoughts:-

1) Rehomers are totally unregulated - any mug can set himself up as a rehomer (I could).

2) Fee's are not imo problematic but the rehomer should be very candid about them from the outset - no more 'free to a good home'

Ok....... This is a subject that will run and run.
Re homes and rescues are entirely different things.period.

Re homing generally means relocating an animal in need of a new home.
This can seem a easy way to make a quick buck.... get it for free..sell it for cash (rehoming fee if you want to dress it up).
These animals are usually reasonably health and suffer only from the fact that "Little johnny got bored of his Leo" or we need to move fast and cant't be arsed to sell.

Rescues are a different kettle of fish........... they will cost you money(vet fees, medication etc.etc.) These animals have suffered from ignorance/neglect and as a final resort have been dumped , abandoned or even confiscated. These animals will be with you a very long time and will need lots of TLC in an effort to bring them some quality of life. Many rescues can be beyond help.

No Rescue centre of any repute will turn away any animal, sick or other wise.

Whilst I do not charge any fees myself (yes there free to a good home ) it is is in my opinion the rehoming side (remember the profit) that can go some way to offsetting the running costs and enable the centre to take in rescues.

As mentioned by LORD LUTON the harshest critics in this community is other exotic keepers........ the wool will not be pulled over anyone eyes for long. Reputation, experiance and the backing from the aforementioned community will ensure that only the very best, genuine centres remain in operation.
Those who shout it from the tree tops are merely a Vail for those people in our community willing to do the real work in the background.

[Moshpitviper]

Lord luton?

[AZUK]

[AZUK]

Originally Posted by AZUK

I quite like that tag... has a ring to it.donca think

[Moshpitviper]

It sounds like Lord Lucan, and he disapeared and was never found?

mind you thats me most weekends.

[Reptilerescueden]

hahahahaha