| I grew up as a "normal boy" who was fascinated every time I found a lizard, frog, or snake in the wild. Once I caught a water turtle on a family vacation, and I spent hours with him before watching him swim away. By the time I was in high school, my bedroom began to fill up with cages. After several years keeping pet reptiles, I began to realize
that most animal rescues were over-burdened with traditional pets, and the need for Reptile Rescues was critical and growing. That's when I decided to start a rescue myself, in 2004. What
began as an ad in the paper offering to 'provide good homes for unwanted
pet reptiles' has quickly grown into a vast organization, serving several
states, and many people from all walks of life.
Forgotten Friend now serves as a bridge between unwanted pet reptiles and loving homes. Operating out of Lancaster County,
PA, we work with many animal organizations and responsible reptile keepers around the nation.
Forgotten Friend is registered as a rescue AND education organization. In addition to saving unwanted pet reptiles, we want to give reptiles some positive P.R. every chance we get. Each year we reach millions of people with our educational outreach, with programs in the community, on TV, and on the radio. We hope to see folks of all ages grow to love and appreciate cold-blooded creatures. We especially hope to inspire the next generation, and most of our programs are geared toward children.
Forgotten Friend is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Currently I
have no paid staff working with me, and the rescue itself is
run mostly out of our home. It's a way I can show my love for reptiles, and bless pet-owners who may have nowhere else to turn. While I do most of the work at the rescue
myself, supporters from many areas help with our mission. The credit for our success
belongs to volunteers, supporters, and the folks who make up our Reptile Rescue Network.
 -Forgotten Friend Founder & President, Jesse Rothacker
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