Starting a thread to post rescues, their location, and website.

I figured it might be helpful when trying to help people find a rescue

Here are the ones that I know of (if you know of any others, please add to the list):

Lucky Glider Rescue & Sanctuary (LGRS)

Ed((LuckyGlider)) & Gail

Van Alstyne, TX

http://www.luckyglider.org/

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LGRS works under the auspices of the USDA with regular animal care inspections and veterinary program oversight.

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Lucky Glider Rescue & Sanctuary (LGRS) is a non-profit exotic animal rescue dedicated to the health and protection of sugar gliders. LGRS is a 501(c)3 public charity, which also provides community outreach in the form of educational programs for sugar glider owners and enthusiasts.

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Kingdom Kritters Rescue & Sanctuary (Thanks shadow)

Val((Something_To_Believe_In))

Texas

http://kingdomkritters.webs.com/

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Kingdom Kritters is a rescue and sanctuary owned by Val Betts and pending 501(c)(3) status

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Kingdom Kritters works in connection and cooperation with the SPCA, Humane Society and other established rescue organizations across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas to provide specialized care to a variety of exotic species in times of large animal raids or seizures.

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SouthEast Sugar Gliders Rescue and Sanctuary (Thanks thefotokat)

Kate((thefotokat))

South East Florida

http://www.southeastsugargliders.org/index.html

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We're 501(c)(3) and in full compliance with all concerned agencies in our area.

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[Edited to add Glider Gossip IDs]

kingdomkritters.webs.com/ this is val (something_to_believe_in)
you may want to see if you can find any rescues posted on glidercentral.net

Thanks Shadow, I was actually just looking for that rescue lol Where is she located?

i think she is in Oklahoma.

Texas, with agents across the United States, and the ability to get gliders to approved homes in any legal area in the U.S.

boubon@all4gliders.com is one, then val betts(jackiechansmom)in the texas panhandle has one also,i think. i can't find the info on it,tho.

Josefine, Val's is the one posted above.

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Originally posted by josefine

boubon@all4gliders.com is one, then val betts(jackiechansmom)in the texas panhandle has one also,i think. i can't find the info on it,tho.

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lol it's jackie_chans_mom. That's her GC screen name

Is this a list of licensed rescues?

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Originally posted by Catman

Is this a list of licensed rescues?

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Yes.

Cool

=]

Anyone know of any others not mentioned?

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Originally posted by KuroNeko

Anyone know of any others not mentioned?

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Nope. Are all four of those mentioned licensed?

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Originally posted by Catman

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Originally posted by KuroNeko

Anyone know of any others not mentioned?

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Nope. Are all four of those mentioned licensed?

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The first 3 are members on here: Ed (LuckyGlider), Jamie (Kissed82), Gina (thegliderlady), and Val (Something_To_Believe_In). The fourth is a member of GC and I'm not sure if she has an account on here. I'm sure they could provide you with the correct answer that you are looking for. They are all non-profit organizations.

Jamie is Kissed82. Her and Catman are friends so he definitely knows her screen name. Bourbon is not a member here anymore.

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Originally posted by kyro298

Jamie is Kissed82. Her and Catman are friends so he definitely knows her screen name. Bourbon is not a member here anymore.

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Thanks Kyro =] I found her in the search after I posted that comment. =]

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Originally posted by Catman

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Originally posted by KuroNeko

Anyone know of any others not mentioned?

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Nope. Are all four of those mentioned licensed?

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Researching now.

Great thread! But remember according to mill breeders-sugar glider rescues just don't exist! They are a figment of all of our (message board users) imaginations!

Yeah. Schmucks.
A friend of mine has owned gliders before, and really wants to again. She told me and I forwarded her to this thread. She really seemed to prefer the idea of adopting a pair from a rescue over going through a breeder. I also told her of none of them were close enough to contact Ed. So hopefully she'll be able to go through one of the rescues.

and it might be helpful to include sites like craigslist, hoobly and i think kijiji.com is another site people say to use but it keeps bringing up ebayclassifieds.com so i guess that is what it is called now.
what about listing smaller rescues. they may take in some if they can but they are not big like the others are. they probably arent licensed to be a rescue but they still need homes for the gliders. or if we could find out which areas val's agents are at.
and anyone who believes there really are no rescues for gliders are the ones that dont even bother to google it. maybe not all animals have rescues just for them but there are rescues that take it different kinds of animals or rescue exotic animals. but to say there is not one rescue out there that have gliders is just stupid and people fall for this lie and dont give it another thought and keep following their advice.

SouthEast Sugar Gliders Rescue and Sanctuary
www.southeastsugargliders.org


We're 501(c)(3) and in full compliance with all concerned agencies in our area. I'm located in southeast Florida.

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we just ordered 12 thirty pound bags of suggie food lol

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I know this is OT, but there is no bagged suggie food that's good for gliders. The bagged food that is available, we'll I've never seen it come in 30lb bags. What are you referring to?


As for becoming a rescue, there are many things to consider BEFORE opening your doors. Time, money, experience, space...the list goes on. This is a post SESG put together discussing this: sesg.suggies.net/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=3166
You must research the laws in your area and take steps to be in compliance. USDA is not the only regulating agency in most areas. Money...I am a 501(c)(3) and that does not mean all my glider bills are paid. I am still self-funded. I pay for all necessary supplies and I have them on hand before I need them. Those who choose to work (and yes, it IS work) in animal rescue must accept all the responsibilities that go along with it. We see gliders come in in all types of cages, most without any safe supplies. They come in sick, injured and stressed. When you open your doors to them you must be experienced enough to care for them and make their lives better. You must have a support network...people who will help you rr gliders or just listen when you need to cry because you took in a glider who suffered so much that it breaks your heart. Rescue work is hard work, both physically and emotionally. It's not easy.

the bagged sugar glider food is called HAPPY GLIDER you can order it in bulk for a low price AND BY THE WAY ITS ONLY "BAGGED" WHEN YOU BUY BULK MY VET RECOMMENDED THIS FOOD AND MY GLIDERS ARE HAPPY HEALTHY AND THEY LOVE IT www.pet-pro.com/prodindex.html Pet-Pro Products
204 East Main St.
Middletown,
Missouri 63359

1-877-977-8310

petpro@pet-pro.com

We're all familiar with all the dry food out there. No need to yell.

Doesnt matter who recommended the "bagged" glider food. Its not recommended...

Kate, thank you for adding your rescue information! I just went to your site to get the information and you beat me to it!

LOL I love the disclaimer under the feeding instructions.

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Originally posted by aliciaandscotty

the bagged sugar glider food is called HAPPY GLIDER you can order it in bulk for a low price AND BY THE WAY ITS ONLY "BAGGED" WHEN YOU BUY BULK MY VET RECOMMENDED THIS FOOD AND MY GLIDERS ARE HAPPY HEALTHY AND THEY LOVE IT www.pet-pro.com/prodindex.html Pet-Pro Products
204 East Main St.
Middletown,
Missouri 63359

1-877-977-8310

petpro@pet-pro.com

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This product also contains Menadione:

http://www.sugarglider.com/gliderpedia/index.asp?p=Menadione&revision=2

It's even banned for human consumption by the FDA! Not that that isn't enough, but the first five ingredients of the Happy Glider are corn, barley and soy. Yes, I said 5. Corn is twice, soy is twice. Everyone that's done any type of research knows that corn is not good for gliders due to the phosphorous ratio compared to the calcium ratio. It's so backwards, it inhibits the calcium from being absorbed. Corn=backward calcium ratios and fillers. PERIOD. As for soy, that's debatable. I've personally chosen to stay away from it based on facts I've read. People can decide for themselves based on FACT, not OPINION:

http://www.sugarglider.com/glidergossip/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=14991

What are your vets thoughts on corn, soy and Menadione?

One more thread for thought...

http://www.sugarglider.com/glidergossip/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24522

In case you don't bother to read all the links since I've provided a few, the moral of the story on the last one is I also had a "Happy and Healthy" rescue glider until the day he died. The necropsy report concluded he died from irreversible liver damage caused by years of bad diet (before I had him). He was somewhere between 3-4 years old when I got him too. There were no outward signs and no way for me to know. Any guesses on what his diet was? Anyone?

Ooooohhhhhh....... Hmmmmmmmmmm........ I dunno. Pellets are healthy. PPP told me so! So... It can't be that!

/sarcasm XD

Also remember that corn is a primary aflatoxin baddie. Pelleted foods are not recommended as a primary staple for many reasons, but the most compelling one for me is that they pose such a high risk for afaltoxin poisoning. Seriously, if you are so intent on feeding a dry kibble, you are better off using a high quality cat or dog kibble that does NOT have corn as an ingredient. A dry, crunchy food is not terrible in and of itsself. In fact, many believe that the high incidence of periodontal issues we see in gliders now is due in part to the fact that we feed a primarly soft diet here in the states. In other parts of our great world where gliders are fed a dry kibble, the gliders do not experience periodontal (teeth) issues as we see them here.
It is imperative if one IS going to feed a dry/hard food, that it be offered IN ADDITION TO a balanced and healthy diet (NOT as a primary staple) and that it be of HIGH QUALITY ingredients, which would not include corn or other grains prone to aflatoxin.

Doesn't matter if your vet recommends it or not. Most vets don't have much of a clue at all about the dietary requirements of sugar gliders. And, no vet in the world can reverse the damage done by aflatoxin poisoning.

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Originally posted by shadow

and it might be helpful to include sites like craigslist, hoobly and i think kijiji.com is another site people say to use but it keeps bringing up ebayclassifieds.com so i guess that is what it is called now.

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kijiji is part of ebay classifieds =]