Hello from the staff of Drayton Valley Reptile Rescue (DVRR). Over the years we had seen so many dubious postings for fly-by-night "rescues" that our creator became angry, and wanted to offer the community and surrounding areas something reliable and consistent that was well established; established meaning being around serving the community actively with a public presence for more then a few weeks/months. To do so the decision to found DVRR as a home-based rescue in the spring of 2013 was set in motion; this year we've entered our 8th year of serving our community.

Aside from rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming reptiles and other exotic pets, we are also active in providing education to the public by offering informative shows, up-to-date care guides, true-to-source news articles and various other forms of educational pieces for our online community followers to access. DVRR also provides animal and equipment sourcing options, holds adoption events, and undertakes fundraising drives to help with the care of the animals.

At DVRR we have re-homed 99% of the animals that have been taken in. Some animals become long term residents in certain situations where it is in their best interests. Since it was founded, DVRR has successfully re-homed over 750 different animals. We also provide husbandry advice for reptiles and are connected to a network of other specialists in the herpetology community who can often provide aid when our resources are limited. We work alongside various other long-term established rescues as well. These rescues have been around for years. DVRR is willing and able to assist with any reptile, invertebrate or amphibian that needs some extra help or a new herp owner when we are contacted. There are no surrender fees on animals brought to us, and note, we will not pay you to surrender an animal. We won't absolutely refuse a sick or injured animal, as we are called a rescue for a reason, and we have quarantine procedures in place to protect other animals. Not doing so is one of the fly by night warning flags we see often. Having to part with our beloved pets may be a heart-breaking experience, and here at DVRR we will not judge you for the difficult decision you're making in placing your animal in our care. Life can be harsh, and sometimes our best plans go astray, leaving us with stressful and discouraging situations. We do our best to make sure the new placement goes as easily as possible for all parties involved, including your little friend. If we have difficulty due to limited space or resources, the network of connections we have can and will provide needed help.