Local resources
Rescues and Advocates
There are so many amazing organizations out there that fight the good fight for these little critters. Here are a few we have worked with and highly support!
Have you come across a wild animal?
If you come across a wild animal that is possibly injured or abandoned, it is illegal for you to take them into your care. For the best chances at life for the animal, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center near you.
Exotic Veterinarians
Exotic veterinarians throughout Washington state and some surrounding areas. If you have any updates to add/remove to this list, please let us know!
(Last updated: Feb 2023)
Blue Pearl Animal Hospital (locations in Lakewood, Renton, Seattle)
Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine (Bothell)
Sumner Vet Hospital (*only has one doc*)
Kelso - Riverside Animal Hospital ("rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets")
Port Angeles - Angeles Clinic for Animals (only one doctor sees exotics)
Sequim - Greywolf Vet Hospital (small mammals, reptiles, camelids, llamas)
Vancouver - East Padden Animal Hospital ("ferrets, rabbits, gerbils, rats, mice, guinea pigs")
Bellevue - Crossroads Vet (exotics, avian)
Covington - VCA Covington Animal Hospital (specific vets see exotics)
Des Moines - Des Moines Vet Hospital (small mammals, avian, reptiles, backyard poultry)
Federal Way - Browns Point Vet Clinic (small mammals, avian, non-venomous reptiles)
Federal Way - Sacajawea Healthcare for Pets (NO LONGER TAKING EXOTICS)
Kirkland - Evergreen Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
Maple Valley - Pine Tree Vet Hospital (small mammals, avian, reptiles)
Maple Valley - Wilderness Vet Hospital (small mammals, avian, reptiles)
Seattle - Bird & Exotic Clinic of Seattle (small mammals, avian, reptiles, amphibians)
Seattle - Lien Animal Hospital ("rabbits, guinea pigs, pocket pets")
Seattle - Northeast Vet Hospital ("rabbits, pocket pets, turtles")
Seattle - North Seattle Vet Clinic ("rabbits, pocket pets")
Renton - Animal Health Care Center of Renton (“no scales and no feathers”)
Renton - Pacific Heights Vet Hospital ("rabbits and small mammals")
Shoreline - All Pet Vet Clinic ("special interest in many pocket pets")
Tukwila - Airport Vet Clinic "small animals such as rabbits")
Bainbridge Is - Winslow Animal Clinic (*specific vet sees rabbits, pocket pets)
Bremerton - All Creatures Animal Hospital (small mammals, avian, reptiles)
Ellensburg - Ellensburg Animal Hospital (small mammals, avian, reptiles, equine)
Silverdale - Ridgetop Animal Hospital (specific vet sees exotics)
Gig Harbor - Evergreen Pet Hospital (only one doctor sees “rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats”)
Gig Harbor - Harbor Companion Animal Hospital ("rabbits, cats, dogs")
Tacoma - Commencement Bay Animal Hospital (specific vet sees exotics)
University Place - Fircrest Veterinary Hospital (non-poisonous reptiles, birds, and rodents)
Bellingham - Northshore Vet Hospital (pocket pets, backyard poultry)
Burlington - Chuckanut Valley Vet Clinic (small mammals, avian, equine, livestock)
Mount Vernon - Parker Way Vet Clinic ("rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets")
Lynden - Kulshan Vet Hospital (small mammals, avian, reptiles, equine, farm animals)
Lynden - Lynden Vet Hospital (small mammals)
Everett - Northwest Animal Care Hospital ("exotics, pocket pets")
Mill Creek - Animal Hospital at Murphy's Corner (small mammals)
Otis Orchards - Ponti Vet Hospital ("rodents")
Pullman - WSU Vet Teaching Hospital (small mammals, equine)
Spokane - Hunter Vet Clinic (small mammals, avian, reptiles)
Lacey - Hawks Prairie Vet Hospital (small mammals)
Lacey - Kitty Klinic ("cats and small exotic animals")
Olympia - Chambers Prairie Animal Hospital (small mammals, livestock, farm animals)
Olympia - Farmhouse Vet Hospital (small mammals, avian, poultry, land turtles)
Olympia - Healthy Pets Animal Hospital (small mammals)
Yakima - Teiton Drive Animal Clinic (small mammals, reptiles)
Benton County
- Corvallis - West Hill Animal Hospital
Jackson County
- Central Point - Crater Animal Hospital
Lane County
- Eugene - Eugene Animal Hospital
Linn County
- Albany - Albany Animal Hospital
- Albany - Reid Vet Hospital
Marion County
- Salem - Companion Pet Clinic
Multnomah County
- Portland - Avian & Exotic Vet Care
- Portland - Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Care
Washington County
- Beaverton - NW Exotic Pet Vet
- Beaverton - Southwest Animal Hospital (small mammals, reptiles)
Yamhill County
- McMinnville - Companion Pet Clinic (specific vet sees exotics)
Kootenai County
- Hayden - Hayden Pet Medical Center ("rodents")
Rehoming Your Animals
Rehoming your pets is not something we believe should be taken lightly. We believe in keeping families together. And sometimes, when new concerns or changes come up in life, many people turn to rehoming their pets without first considering other options to deal with their situation.
Are you experiencing some financial hardships? Recently lost your job or bills this week have made it hard to afford pet supplies? Is your pet experiencing some medical concerns and you’re unable to afford a vet visit?
- Contact your local rescue for resources on pet food banks
- Contact us if you are in need of some assistance with small animal supplies
- Look into low cost veterinary clinics
- See if your vet accepts payment plans such as CareCredit or Scratchpay
This is often a reason people choose to rehome; they no longer are able to spend time with their pets. So we ask, how much time do you think your pets need from you? What are the signs that your pet is unhappy or not thriving with the current amount of time you are providing them? Many small animals are social and are content with having a friend of their own more than human interaction. Many other animals are even solitary and enjoy time to themselves. If you are able to still provide them with what they need, such as a roof over their head, fresh food/water, and a clean enclosure, it may be in the animals best interest to stay in their home rather than rehome them. When you think about it, this probably would take maybe half an hour in the morning and in the evening. Is an hour too much of your time to keep your pets?
- Create a schedule to better manage your time
- Hire a pet sitter to stop by and spend time with your pet
This could be so many things. The animal is aggressive, the animal bites, or is unable to be handled. They weren’t what you were expecting, they’re not potty trained, they chewed your carpet up, etc. Are these behaviors that we can help teach you how to manage or are you no longer willing to work with this animal? When people decide to give up on an animal that struggles, this often leads to unnecessarily euthanizing said animal. So how can we help both the human and the animal to learn how to cohabitate together?
- Consider getting a trainer or specialist to help teach your pet
- Contact your local rescue on techniques to help you safely handle your pet
- Look into ways to “pet-proof” your space
What have you already tried to ensure both animals needs are being met? Often times, families are consumed with caring for a new pet they no longer want the responsibility of their other pets. Remember: you chose to bring a new animal into your home. Is it fair for your first pets to have to be uprooted and rehomed? Choosing to commit to both means finding ways to ensure both are getting the care they need and not neglecting one. Can you still afford to care for them? Do you still have the space in the home to provide them with a safe enclosure? Then the main reason you’re seeking rehoming is more likely due to not wanting the commitment anymore versus putting the work in as you’ve chosen to add more responsibly.
- Put them in separate rooms
- Create a schedule to ensure exercise and enrichment is met
Sometimes doing what’s best for you pet, is to find them another forever home. There are many platforms to help owners pick the best home for their loved ones. If unable to find them a new home on your home, then reach out to your local rescue or humane society for assistance.
Reminder: It is not other people’s responsibility or a rescue’s responsibility to take your annimals in if you choose to not take responsibility.
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