Fresh Start Reptile Rescue is launching our Giving Tuesday campaign under circumstances we never expected.

Nearly $7,000 raised for our animals through the platform Flipcause was never delivered to us. After months of trying to get answers, and with the platform now under a cease-and-desist order from the California Attorney General, it’s clear we may never see those funds.

For a small, volunteer-based reptile rescue, $7,000 isn’t just a number.
It represents winter heating and lighting (our electric bill is not for the faint of heart), fresh produce and feeder insects, medications, vet care, and critical supplies for more than 150 reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates who rely on us every single day.

We were also forced to rebuild our entire website and online store after terminating our Flipcause account—another unexpected expense at the worst possible time.

This Giving Tuesday, we need our community more than ever.
Every donation—large or small—helps us close this devastating shortfall and ensure that every animal remains warm, fed, and cared for.

**And on December 2nd, Givebutter will match 1% of all funds donated**, stretching your gift even further for the animals who need it most.

Thank you for standing with us through this incredibly difficult moment and helping us continue our mission of giving neglected and surrendered reptiles a true fresh start.

At checkout, please make sure to notice the 'tip' section. The tip money goes directly to GiveButter for providing this donation platform free of charge to our nonprofit. While this is a great platform that deserves to pay their bills also, you do have the ability and the right to change the tip amount to anything you would like, including zero. Regardless if you tip or not, Fresh Start Rescue Inc receives 100% of the donation amount and is never charged a fee.

Fresh Start Rescue Inc Giving Tuesday