We take in all reptiles, turtles, fish & amphibians
Donations greatfully received for power food and care, can be made to 03 0156 0317389 000
I have been running the West Auckland Fish Turtle and Reptile Rescue for 10 years. I didnt choose to do it, it just happened over time and has now become a fulltime job caring for all sorts of different critters! I am umberellered under the SPCA, which means if someone has lost or found a turtle or reptile they are put directly though to me for assistance. A lot of the calls are turtles found, bu
t i also get critters that have been abandoned, neglected, or change in circumstances where the owners can no longer take care of their pet. My job is to rescue the critters before they end up in our waterways, as they will be destroyed if DOC gets hold of them before me, as they are classed as a pest because they eat all the native water plants and fish. I rehome the turtles to permanant outdoor ponds only, there are requirements and i do need to do a pond inspection to ensure the turtles are going to suitable permanant, escapeproof outdoor ponds. There is an adoption fee of $50 per turtle. the fee goes back into feeding caring for and housing the turtles. I dont receive any funding so i rely on donations or out of my own pocket(usually my husbands lol) to keep up with the costs of keeping the turtles. I also have a fish nanny service. taking in fish and reptiles while the owners are on holiday, overseas or moving house etc.
