Exotic Animal Rescue of Henry County

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Our Featured Pet...

Caroline

Caroline has been a wonderful addition to the rescue, but it's time for her to find a new home. Read her bio for more information.

Updated - 11/09/08

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LAWS ON KEEPING CHELONIA IN TENNESSEE

1200-14-1-.35 TURTLES, TORTOISES, AND TERRAPINS.

(1) "Turtle" means any reptile of the order Chelonia.
(2) "Institution" means a school, college, university, research laboratory or other facility having a bona fide research or teaching interest in turtles. Zoos supported by public funds are also defined as "institutions".

1200-14-1-.36 Sale Of Turtles

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise transfer any turtle as a pet; or to import or cause to be imported any type of turtle in the state of Tennessee for such purposes.

1200-14-1-.37 Sale of turtles for scientific, educational, or food purposes exempted.

Rule 1200-14-1-.36 does not apply to the sale of turtles to institutions for scientific or educational purposes, nor to the sale of turtles for food purposes.

1200-14-1-.38 Sale of Turtles Outside of TN Exempted

Wholesale establishments in TN dealing in the sale of turtles shall not be prohibited from selling turtles to other states or retail establishments out of the State of TN.

Who We Are

We are a small home-based rescue that concentrates on reptiles, but can often take in birds and small and furry animals, too. Previous to branching off from the Henry County Humane Soc. we had kept and placed all of the exotics listed in the "Already Adopted" links on that website. We wanted to have a place just for the exotics, however. This was our chance. We believe we can do this. While we await animals to adopt out, you can take a look at who we keep now for educational purposes at our Exotic Animal Rescue Photo Album.

Adopting an Exotic Animal.

Adopting an exotic animal is not much different than adopting from a "normal" facility or organization. The applications are a bit more detailed and we often require a home check. All approved adoptions will be required to have a complete setup done before bringing the animal home. Email for more details.

We do offer courtesy listings free of charge. We know how hard it is to find a place to list your exotic pet. Send an email with up to 3 pictures (no larger than 800x600 - the clearer the better), and a bio to accompany it. This will include- Species, breed, name, age, size and as much information as you can provide. Does it come with a cage? Lighting? How much are you asking?

Click HERE to view Our Photo Journal

Care Guides and Information Pages

These resources will continue to grow as time allows for new ones to be added.

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Come Visit Us!

Because we are a home-based rescue we do not allow unscheduled visits. An appt. must be made so someone can be home to either accept your animal you wish to surrender, or if you see one you like...to meet it and begin the adoption process. Please, call or email with the contacts provided below.

Exotic Animal Rescue of Henry County
400 Mays Bridge Rd.
Springville, TN 38256
Phone: Not Available - all contact is by email. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Email: exotic.animalrescue@yahoo.com
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