Hand an animal over, no judgment
Tell us what the animal is and how to reach you. Nothing else is required. If it is urgent, say so and we will call the same day.
For urgent welfare situations, mark the form URGENT and we will call you back the same day.
We are strictly non-venomous while we work on the state certifications for venomous species. For wildlife, send the form anyway and we will coordinate with a licensed rehabilitator. If the animal is sick or injured right now, find an exotic vet first; a surrender can wait, treatment often cannot.
Common questions
Based in Flint, Michigan (Genesee County), serving roughly 100 miles around it, out as far as Port Huron, Pontiac, Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Mount Pleasant, Jackson.
Where are you, and how far will you come?
We are based in Flint, Michigan. Free pickup is routine around Flint and Genesee County, and we regularly drive roughly 100 miles for surrenders, out as far as Howell, Brighton, Port Huron, Pontiac, Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Mount Pleasant, Jackson, and everywhere between. Outside that, message us and we will help you find a closer rescue.
What animals do you take?
Reptiles (snakes, lizards, geckos, turtles and tortoises), parrots and other birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, ferrets, hedgehogs and other small mammals. Dogs and cats case by case. We are strictly non-venomous for now.
Do I have to explain why?
No. Zero questions asked, no lecture, no guilt. Tell us what the animal is and how to reach you; that is all the form needs.
Is there a surrender fee?
No. Surrendering is free, and so is local pickup. If you can send the enclosure, heat and UVB along with the animal it helps, but it is never required.
How fast can you take the animal?
Usually within a few days, same day if it is marked urgent. Every arrival goes into isolated quarantine first, so we schedule intakes around the space we have.
What if the animal is sick or injured right now?
Get it to an exotic vet first; we keep a list of vets we trust at our exotic vet list. A surrender can wait a day, treatment often cannot. Tell us it is urgent and we will help coordinate.
I found a wild animal. Can you take it?
We are not a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, but send the form anyway: we act as the liaison and get the animal to the right licensed rehabber in Michigan.