VA Reptile Rescue, Inc. exists to: (Updated 1/2/09)

-Act as a rescue organization for reptiles and amphibians that have been injured, neglected, mistreated or are otherwise unwanted. This entails:

            a) providing temporary homes for reptiles and amphibians in need, and

            b) finding appropriate new homes for those reptiles and amphibians

-Educate the public about reptiles and amphibians.

-Promote awareness of proper husbandry and maintenance practices for reptiles and amphibians.

-Promote responsible pet ownership practices, including selecting appropriate and healthy animals

-Promote environmental conservation, especially related to herpetological concerns.

-Promote captive breeding as the best source of pet-trade reptiles and amphibians, while recognizing that certain species must be obtained from the wild in order to maintain genetically sound captive breeding programs.

-Protect the rights and represent the interests of individuals to maintain, breed, and sell reptiles and amphibians in a responsible manner.

-Provide assistance to authorities in public safety and community leaders with regards to questions about reptile and amphibian ownership and identification of unknown animals.