Today we’d like to introduce you to Austin Texas Sugar Glider Rescue.
Can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
ATX Sugar Glider Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of sugar gliders. Too often, people adopt these unique animals without proper research, unprepared for the commitment required to help them thrive. As a result, many sugar gliders are rehomed multiple times throughout their lives.
Our mission is to educate current and future owners, rehabilitate neglected gliders, and place them in permanent, loving homes. All donations and adoption fees go directly toward veterinary care, nutrition, and the overall well-being of the gliders in our care.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Funding and finding appropriate foster homes are our biggest challenges.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Austin Texas Sugar Glider Rescue ?
Rescuing can be as heartbreaking as it is rewarding, we celebrate our wins when we have them and learn from our losses so we can better help the next ones.
The Real Cost of Rescue
Let’s talk about the difference between a rescue and a rehome. While these terms might seem interchangeable, they are quite different in practice.
A rescue is typically a glider that comes from an unhealthy or unsafe environment. These gliders often need medical intervention, rehabilitation, or intensive care before they can be adopted out. A rehome, on the other hand, is a glider coming from a safe, stable home who simply needs a new family due to life changes or other non-health-related reasons.
A good example of a rehome would be Juni and Gus. They were on a proper diet and well cared for. While they did need a cage upgrade, their previous owner was leaving for college in another country and was unable to find them a new home in time. Their situation was safe and loving, just in need of transition.
Most gliders we take in, however, fall under the rescue category. They are often suffering from poor diet, injuries, lack of basic care, or need procedures like neutering before they’re adoptable. Very rarely do we receive gliders that can be adopted out right away.
Take Buddy, for example. He is definitely a rescue case. He was abandoned, on a poor diet, had a cage that was too small with unsafe items that caused injuries to his tail, fingers, and toes. He was diagnosed with Giardia (a parasite) and Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) due to malnutrition, and he was also intact. As a single glider, Buddy will be adopted out at $200. His medical costs alone—including vet visits, diagnostics, and neutering—have totaled approximately $613 so far. That number doesn’t even include ongoing care such as food, a cage, safe wheel, and other safe cage accessories. Due to severe dehydration and diarrhea from Giardia, he required subcutaneous fluids twice daily, along with sterile needles, syringes, and supportive care. Thanks to the community’s support, we were able to cover his medical costs, and he’ll soon be ready for his forever home.
Currently, neutering costs us $224.57 per glider. For example, Merrin and Pippen—another bonded pair abandoned by their previous owner, were in an unsafe wooden cage without a wheel or proper accessories—were both intact. Their neutering alone cost about $449. We adopted them out as a bonded pair for $450.
We do not profit from our work. Every adoption fee goes directly back into the rescue to support future gliders and maintain necessary supplies such as cages, toys, wheels, and a proper staple diet.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we run entirely on donations and adoption fees. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly toward helping these gliders get the care and second chance they deserve.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
Help us give sugar gliders a second chance! Our rescue is dedicated to providing these adorable, suggies with loving forever homes. With your support, we can offer medical care, proper nutrition, and safe environments for these precious creatures. Adopt, foster, donate, or volunteer today and make a difference in a sugar glider’s life!
All donations are tax deductible.
Donations can be made directly to our vets:
Agave Vet Care and Exotic Animal Hospital at (512) 559-6300
Best Vet Hospital In Leander, TX | Agave Veterinary Care
Or we can accept direct donations through Cashapp or PayPal:
PayPal: www.paypal.me/atxsgrescue
Cash App: $atxsgrescue
Any funds not specifically used for these gliders will be used for current or future surrenders.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of furry friends? We’re on the lookout for compassionate individuals interested in becoming fosters for sugar gliders!
We need dedicated fosters ready to open their hearts and homes to these adorable creatures. No prior experience is necessary – just a love for animals and a willingness to learn!
Fostering is not only a rewarding experience but also a fantastic opportunity to discover if sugar gliders are the perfect fit for you as a pet parent. If you’re interested in joining our foster family, send us a pm for more information
Why Become a Foster?
– **Make a Difference**: Provide a safe and loving temporary home for sugar gliders in need.
– **Support**: Receive guidance and support from our experienced team.
– **Community**: Join a network of fellow sugar glider enthusiasts and rescue advocates.
What We Provide:
– All necessary supplies and medical care for the gliders.
– Training and resources to help you succeed as a foster parent.
– Ongoing support and advice
How to Get Started:
-Contact us through our Facebook page.
-Fill out a foster application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1re_Gqb-HPS0DaQHjIJ1HvcEudRpCYndcrXSjiaE8gw4/edit
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @atxsgrescue
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19YmGkAk78/?mibextid=wwXIfr
