The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife, Inc. (TASOW)

Please consider contributing through the Zen Habitats Reptile Relief program before the end of the month! Every contribution helps and is very appreciated by our volunteers and rescues!! 🫶

Shoutout to those who have already contributed to the critters🐍🦎🐢 in our care by donating through Zen Habitats Reptile Relief program! We are amazed and extremely grateful for the generosity!! 💛🖤

We are so excited to have The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife, Inc. (TASOW) as Zen Reptile Relief's non-profit of the month for March! 🦎

Zen Reptile Relief donations collected during March 2024 will go directly to this wonderful reptile rescue organization. If you can, please consider donating to this amazing group of reptile lovers. You can donate on our website by adding a donation to your next order at checkout, purchase some of our Zen Apparel or Zen Blend Coffee (all profits go directly to Zen Reptile Relief) or donate directly at the link below.

About The Awesome Spirit Of Wildlife 🐢
"The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife, Inc. (TASOW) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a mission to help communities create a sustainable future for all living things, through education, biodiversity preservation, and creating a culture of appreciation for the natural world. We strive to be a voice for the misunderstood and underrepresented creatures of the world. Lack of knowledge about reptiles and other exotics has led to widespread irresponsible practices with breeding, pet dealing, and pet ownership. This results in a large number of animals being neglected and abused and contributes to the decline of these species in their native habitats. Our educational programs aim to teach the importance of conservation, proper husbandry, and shed light on the problems caused by the mistreatment of living things.

We provide rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming services for exotic reptiles in both the greater Chattanooga, TN and Pittsburgh, PA areas. Through our rescue network, we not only help the animals affected by these problems, but also use their stories to help teach others why responsible ownership is important to the health and happiness of these truly amazing creatures. TASOW does not breed or sell exotic reptiles. All the individuals that reside with us and come through our rescue have been surrendered due to one reason or another with the ultimate goal of finding the perfect forever home for each individual animal."

Donate here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02mHt9Q0

We're so excited and appreciative to be featured as Zen Habitats Reptile Relief Non-profit of the Month!! Please go show them some love and check out their merch!

We are so excited to have The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife, Inc. (TASOW) as Zen Reptile Relief's non-profit of the month for March! 🦎

Zen Reptile Relief donations collected during March 2024 will go directly to this wonderful reptile rescue organization. If you can, please consider donating to this amazing group of reptile lovers. You can donate on our website by adding a donation to your next order at checkout, purchase some of our Zen Apparel or Zen Blend Coffee (all profits go directly to Zen Reptile Relief) or donate directly at the link below.

About The Awesome Spirit Of Wildlife 🐢
"The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife, Inc. (TASOW) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a mission to help communities create a sustainable future for all living things, through education, biodiversity preservation, and creating a culture of appreciation for the natural world. We strive to be a voice for the misunderstood and underrepresented creatures of the world. Lack of knowledge about reptiles and other exotics has led to widespread irresponsible practices with breeding, pet dealing, and pet ownership. This results in a large number of animals being neglected and abused and contributes to the decline of these species in their native habitats. Our educational programs aim to teach the importance of conservation, proper husbandry, and shed light on the problems caused by the mistreatment of living things.

We provide rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming services for exotic reptiles in both the greater Chattanooga, TN and Pittsburgh, PA areas. Through our rescue network, we not only help the animals affected by these problems, but also use their stories to help teach others why responsible ownership is important to the health and happiness of these truly amazing creatures. TASOW does not breed or sell exotic reptiles. All the individuals that reside with us and come through our rescue have been surrendered due to one reason or another with the ultimate goal of finding the perfect forever home for each individual animal."

Donate here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02mHpmx0

From forked tongues to berry-stained lips, Happy Valentine’s Day kisses from the reptiles of TASOW!

Sharing our love and passion is important, and when it comes to animals, ours is strong and unconditional.

As event season begins to kick off stay tuned for more ways you can help us spread the love and understanding these creatures absolutely deserve ❤️

Leadership is essential to the core of any organization and we are proud to announce some positive new changes happening to TASOW this year! Our Board of Directors recently met to elect members into new positions. Meet our new Vice President, Malachia and Interim Treasurer, Luis .

Malachia has been involved with TASOW since adopting one of our rescue corn snakes back in 2016 and has been an integral part of our team ever since. Malachia is also a Bat Biologist and has a passion for all critters, both large and small. Her experience with field work, running programs, and organizing operations are extremely valued. We’re grateful to have her.

Luis also got his start with TASOW, volunteering in events and meetings in 2016. He has been a powerful voice in our leadership when advising on matters of marketing, business, and finance. Luis’s background in running his own company, sitting as treasurer on a business networking board, and taking up the role of former Vice President of our own organization make him a great candidate for the interim. He is definitely a valued member of our Board and we appreciate his input and dedication!

Things will continue to evolve this year as we continue to grow. More announcements will be coming soon, including an update on rescue operations in both states and upcoming events and programs. Stay tuned!

Long before we became an official 501c3, the idea of TASOW was in no small part conceived with the help of our co-founder, Joe McChesney.

Joe was a passionate individual who had a love for the outdoors and the environment, and who’s knack for public speaking helped create the foundation for our education programs.

Sadly, Joe was taken too early from us when he passed away on this day in 2007 at the age of 18.

We continue our mission in his memory and in the hopes sharing his passion, our passion, with local communities.

If you’d like to help support our cause, please visit our website in the pages bio and head on over to our donate page to see how you can help us make difference in the lives of both animals and people alike.

Bruno has gone to his forever home! Huge thanks to for adopting him!

We have recently been overload with animals in both our PA and TN volunteer networks and have been very limited on what we can take. To help us help more animals please visit our website and donate today!

On behalf of Lucy, all of our volunteers and rescues both past and present, in the PA and TN chapters, we’d like to wish you a happy Earth Day and thank you all for your continued outreach and support!

This weekend!! Mark your calendars to come out for a great event!!

We’re looking forward to Earth Day events this weekend! Come say hi to The Bike People on Saturday in Market Square 10am-5pm, 10am-1pm, Schenley Park 12pm-3pm, and Southside Works with 10am-2pm.

PA peeps!! Come say hi on Earth Day at Southside Riverfront Park!!

2 weeks away! 🌍

We hope to see you at Southside Riverfront Park on Saturday, April 22 from 10am- 2pm to celebrate Earth Day with us!

Head over to our website to register for timed events, like a riverbank cleanup and REI-led urban hiking class: https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/earth-day-on-the-south-side/

Food & Water Watch I Made It! Market The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife, Inc. (TASOW) Athletic Brewing Company REI South Side Community Council Wise County Biscuits Urban Trail Coffee Co. POGOH Bike Pittsburgh Yinz Run Club Full Psych Adventure Team Aero Tech Designs Offroute Art Carnegie Science Center and more!

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Happy birthday goes out to our current Treasurer of the Board, Malachia! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the mission of The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife and for your passion to help animals and educate people!

Happy World🌎 Frog🐸 Day!!
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Can you find all the frogs??

Bonus points if you can name the species and native range!! 👀
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Happy International Women's Day to our amazing women that help make us who we are!! Here's to our current women in leadership, a few from our past who had a lasting impact, and all of the women who greatly contributed to our mission of education, conservation, and rescue!!
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1. Laura L. - current Secretary of the Board
2. Malachia - current Treasurer of the Board
3. Sheila - current PA Vice Chair
4. Laura O. - current PA Programs & Membership chair
5. Michelle - current TN Marketing Chair
6. Lorren - current PA volunteer
7. Tawnie - former Treasurer of the Board
8. Ashlee - former Secretary of the Board
9. Gracen - former volunteer
10. Paige - former volunteer and benefactor of Iryna (our educational coastal carpet python)
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Huge thanks to everyone who came out today to our event at Wanderlinger Brewing Company Special thanks to Mike Dial for inviting us and to Allie Schrenker from WDEF News 12 for doing a segment on us.

We had a blast and loved the opportunity to talk about the animal’s and TASOW’s mission in both TN and PA.

Also photo credit thanks to for the amazing photos. We look forward to welcoming you aboard as one of our newest TN volunteers!

Come meet Rowena and more of the TASOW crew! We will be set up with animals to answer your questions about reptiles and their care!

Today, February 26
2:00pm-5:00pm

1208 King St
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Lucy’s new Zen Habitat is setup and working beautifully! Thank you to those who provided donations and funding over the last year to make projects like this possible. Giving our reptiles the best life they can have and saving those in need is made possible by you.

Also thank you to for getting us into your relief program.

We are continuing to raise money for our rescues and need your support. Please visit our website (in our page’s description) and hop on over to the “donate” page. Every little bit helps and the animals appreciate it!

Thank you for all your help and support.