Surrenders:

• Please email us to surrender an animal. Check your junk/spam folder for a response.

• We do not accept the following: aquatic species such as turtles and axolotls, snake species that may exceed 9 feet, lizard species that may exceed 6 feet, wildlife, or venomous species.

• Animals that require medical attention are taken to an animal hospital.

• Animals that do not require immediate medical attention are placed into a quarantine environment for 3 months to observe their health and behaviour.

• Animals remain in our care until they receive a clean bill of health, along with no noticeable behavioural problems.

• Animals become available for adoption.

Adoptions:
 

• You can view our list of adoptable animals here. Please note that while we do our best to update this list, it can take us a few days to find the time. For the most up-to-date information, visit our facility to view available animals or send us an e-mail.

• A brief interview will take place, asking about your experience, expectations, home life, etc, to ensure it is a good fit. We simply ask questions and have an open dialogue to ensure you're prepared for your new friend. We answer any and all questions you may have, and can even direct you toward an animal that may be a better fit for you.

• If approved, animals can go home the same day. If you need more time to prepare, we can hold the animal temporarily (once the adoption fee is paid), so that you can get your home ready for your new friend.

Animals that have long-term health problems remain in our sanctuary.

We are a registered charity with the CRA and as such we can offer donation receipts. Please contact us via e-mail and we will issue a receipt (info@ontarioreptilerescue.ca). Adoption and surrender fees are not considered donations and receipts cannot be provided for services rendered.

We are unable to accept the following:

TURTLES and other aquatic species

SNAKES THAT ARE EXPECTED TO REACH/EXCEED 9 FEET

LIZARDS THAT ARE EXPECTED TO REACH/EXCEED 3 FEET

MEDICALLY SIGNIFICANT VENOMOUS SPECIES

Our surrender fee is $50, paid via cash or e-transfer.

Our adoption fees vary by individual animal, the fee can be found on their adoption page.

We are open to the public on Sat & Sun 12-6pm.

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63063 County Road 3, East Garafraxa, ON, L9W7J1. We are the blue building across from East Garafraxa Public School.

We no longer offer pick-up service for the safety of our volunteers. Animals must be brought to our facility once approved to surrender.

No, all of our efforts are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming unwanted and neglected pets.

If you surrender an animal to us you are not eligible to adopt a pet from us for a period of one year, and this is on a case-by-case basis.