Reptile Rescues
Each year, reptile rescues receive thousands of reptiles that have been surrendered by their owners because they could not or no longer want to care for them, or that have been removed from their owners because of abuse or neglect. The rescues provide housing, food, medical and rehab treatment if needed, and an opportunity for these reptiles to be placed in an adoptive home.

Much of this could be prevented if owners would learn before they buy. Each species of reptile has specific care and environmental requirements, and certain behaviors, which may make one a better choice for some lifestyles than another.

Reptile rescues are, for the most part, non-profit organizations and rely on adoptions and donations to purchase supplies and to offset other expenses. buyabeardie.com posts bearded dragons available for adoption from rescues and donates a portion of the proceeds from this website to rescues.