Can a person that breeds tortoises to sell also be involved in a rescue program? Or are they mutually exclusive?
motero said:Should Rescues breed....No!
Can a breeder help rescue.....Yes!
Laura said:I Dont think you should breed Rescues. There are some cases that it might be ok..
kyryah said:While that is true Danny, there are some that are less stringent. The rescue that my first trio of Hingebacks came from was well aware that I was going to breed them, and was all for it. My three big Redfoots did not come from a "rescue" per se, but the person that I adopted them from certainly DID rescue them, and also knew that they would eventually be bred, and wants a hatchling
I have a no breeding clause in my contract, which is posted on my website. I also post animals with adoption fees. The kicker is that once I get to know the person adopting, one of two things happens. I either give you the animal gratis, or you get turned down all together. The fees and clauses help to weed out the less than savory characters
I also want to note that ANY animal that has ever left my care is welcome back, at any time, for ANY reason. I will never turn down someone looking for help or a place for their pet to go. If I for any reason can't take it, I will find an appropriate someone that can. Plain and simple.