Times have changed and families all across the nation are unable to care for pets.  Do not discard or release your pet into the wild.  Many species are not indigenous to the area and will either die through our winters or impact local wildlife.

Florida is an example where people have released species not from the area into the wild.  Stories and photos appear constantly and have been covered on news channels throughout the nation.  One may expect to find an Alligator in Florida and many people visit just to see one.  What you may not expect is a 15-20 foot Burmese Python.  While this snake isn't large enough to eat you, it is large enough to cause serious damage - sometimes fatal.   Imagine finding one of these guys (an Alligator Snapping Turtle - the largest freshwater turtle) in your local lake.  A release seems simple enough and there isn't much to it, but the impact could be devastating.

At Yardley Rescue we have seen what the economy can do to families with pets.  Shelters across the nation are at capacity and for the most part, no one speaks for the reptiles and amphibians who were purchased as part of the family.  These animals need proper care and feeding and eventually a new home.

Our goal is to save as many animals as we possibly can.  Perhaps when the economy shifts, the Yardley Rescue will have a long list of people looking to adopt.  Please contact us today to see if we can accept and place your reptile or amphibian (we can also accept some invertebrates like spiders and scorpions).  With a nationwide network of specialists from small breeding houses to large zoos, we know the right people for the right animal.

If you wish to drop an animal off or meet to hand the animal off, you will be treated with respect as we all know that money is tight.  Please do NOT drop off animals at the rescue without notifying us prior.  We have had an incident where a 55lb common snapping turtle was dropped off in a box.  When we arrived at the rescue, we found an open box, but there were no notes or references.  A day went by and an 'angry' neighbor with a three-year-old daughter had found this guy (we called him Bowser).  It could have turned out worse as no one was injured, but this is a true story and other animals have been dropped off without notice.

We do not pass judgment and only want the best for these beautiful animals who seldom get the voice that cats and dogs receive.

Yardley Reptile Rescue

536 Stony Hill Road

Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania 19067