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Featured Critters 
Daisy, Petunia, Violet and Sweet Pea These girls are about six months old. One has a home, but the other three are still waiting. (Only two are pictured here, but they all have similar markings.) They are very gentle and friendly, although they are still a little shy around people. Their foster mom believes, if they are separated so they're not in a pack all the time, they will warm up. To see other critters in need of homes, click the "Adoptable Critters" button above. Click here for website maintenance issues.
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Rescue Stories 2 (page 1) (page 3) (page 4) A Happy Ending
All the Way from China
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The calico guinea pig (on the right) was adopted and is doing wonderfully in her new home. It was her new owner's hope that she would provide companionship for her existing guinea pig, and that is just what happened! These two guinea pigs are getting along great, enjoying one another's company, and are dearly loved. We're always happy to see the critters we care for go to loving homes!
Meet Gertie! She came to us from a pet store because it was reported she was aggressive and didn't like people, especially women. These pictures were taken a week or two after Gertie came to live with our bird specialist. As you can see, Gertie really loves her grandson. She also loves our bird specialist, who happens to be a woman. Sometimes, an animal just needs a good home in order to bring out the best in them. Many animals get stressed when they're not in ideal conditions. A little TLC and understanding is all they really need.
This little guy is a Chinese Crested Gecko. He was surrendered to Michelle at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show by the gentleman who found him in a crate. The crate had been shipped all the way from China! From his size, Michelle determined he had to have hatched during shipping. This picture was taken a few weeks after Michelle took him in. She put a penny next to him, so the picture would show just how small he was. Michelle still has him, and he is doing well.
This tiny baby is only 24-hours old! It's a field mouse that Michelle is caring for. Its picture was taken next to a dime, so you could see how small it actually is. We take in all species of all ages! While this is a huge challenge, Michelle is doing her best to help this baby survive.
Many of us who volunteer and work in animal rescue can relate to this story. Before we really become educated about animal welfare, many of us have bought animals as pets. These gliders were purchased by one of our volunteers before she realized she could have adopted gliders. Many people don't realize the small animals in pet stores often come from mills, just like puppies. While our volunteer loves her gliders and will take good care of them, she has decided to only adopt in the future.
The rabbit and guinea pig pictured both came into rescue about the same time. Michelle decided to let them share a cage for companionship. These two really adored one another and became inseparable! Fortunately, we were able to adopt them out together!
The raccoon pictured was, at one time, someone's pet. He eventually attacked the dog and began chasing the children around, so he was brought to us. Unfortunately, he was used to being around people, so he didn't have the necessary instincts to survive in the wild. He was also obese. This was quite a project for Michelle! It took eight to nine months to be sure he was ready, but she was finally able to release him!