Where to get a scantuary/rescue license!! NEED IT NOW!!!

[king2005]

Try this guy, Gord:

http://mississauga.kijiji.ca/c-pets-...QAdIdZ15249775

Email: [email protected]

Sorry, couldn't track down a phone number...there were a few Gords with his last name at canada411.com and the business name didn't turn up anything.

Thank you SOOOO much!!!
I'm off to type the email!!

[king2005]

In the beginning of the email I got a phone call!!

It sounded fairly positive.

The lady explained some things to me, but thinks I should be able to get some form or licence to keep him, as I have had him a long time & was a kid when I got him... She also said that the program to not be allowed to keep animals like Axle is fairly new & is NOT well known at all, so I'm not the only person unaware of this, as there is so little to no info about this, & when people tell you your following hte laws, they are missleading me as they themselves have no idea about this.

She gave me 2 people to call that are in my county. However the supervisor she wants me to talk to wont be in until a little later today (but I can wait, as I'm determined to keep my baby) & the other person, is at lunch.

So this is looking more positive already!!

[Catty1]

Are you still sending the email to Peterborough?

Couldn't hurt...you might need a temporary refuge at some point.

I've read a couple of this guy's postings. He and his wife have this rescue, and seem pretty down-to-earth.

Good luck!

[king2005]

my goodness.. this lady is awesome! Shes doing all the running around for me

she called again asking more details about his species as no one knows anything about him (except me :P). She has contacts at the toronto zoo & shes hoping the info she gets will be positive & might help me get the licence for him


EDIT:
She said by the sounds of things, hes not only domesticated, he responds mainly to me & we have a good understanding with each other... She was trying hard, real hard not to giggle at a lot of my comments, cause Axle & I are a very unique pair & how often do you hear about a snapping turtle sleeping on its momma's pillow!!

[Catty1]

That sounds great!

But if it is really expensive - consider the Peterborough angle.

[king2005]

That sounds great!

But if it is really expensive - consider the Peterborough angle.

They didn't mention anything about a cost.. I'm hoping its free or cheap.. if its not, I just have to call dad. I HATE having to get dad to bale me out of things... but he told me yesterday, he wants to know about ALL my stresses & how he can help.. I told him I have a few, but I think I can handle them on my own.. he said if hes needed to let him know. He said he just wants to see me have a chance of a life.. once the mess is cleared, then I'm 100% on my own.

I'm still writting that email as a back up.. but will hold off until I see whats going on with the licence thing. Cause if I get accepted then YAY!!

[Catty1]

Just a suggestion: Email Peterborough. They may know someone closer to you where you could put Axle under their licence "umbrella" - it would save Axle and save you the hassle of calling your dad.

I don't KNOW for sure if that can be done - but it is worth looking into, I think.

I am sure this reptile specialist has a few connections and tricks up his sleeve!