tactful pet store rescue advice

[Heatheranne]

Yes, I have told the local pet store here that their frog is sick and needs vet assistance. I have taken home 3 on discount and one free, and am currently treating 3 for ailments from these situations, one of which would have died very soon.

If you keep a calm but direct mannered approach you can get your concerns expressed and they will usually offer the sale price, or free adoption. It is cheaper for them to give sick frogs away than pay for their health treatments. But, keep in mind, an adoption of a sick frog requires dedication and the vet bill out of your pocket. If the frog does not appear to have any infections or lesions, but is just underfed or dehydrated, this can be an easier task for you to revive him.

If the frog needs vet care, know who can help you prior to purchasing the frog. Dr.Frye is a vet in Michigan that will provide medications and guidance via email and phone. He is very nice and responds very quickly. If you ever need him let me know and I'll link his information.

Just be ready for your choices. We can help guide you, but you will have to be caregiver and there are no guarantees of the frogs improvement or survival.

I am currently rehabilitating 3 retf's, and have rescued another in the past with success.

Good luck if you decide to do so! There is nothing better than the feeling of rescuing and saving lives .

[dadmccabe]

No Dice said they'd, "pass along my concerns" to their "reptile person" but she's "been doing this for years" and they "aren't concerned"

...pardon all the "quotes"