Mending Souls

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Small capacity 501c3 animal rescue located in St. Cloud, FL.
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We strive to provide a place for all misunderstood animals, specializing in the education of exotic pets that are all-too-often bought without proper research & rehomed for preventable reasons.

10/26/2026

This weekend we took in some unique reptiles that were needing help. Thanks to a very special foster who was able to assist with the move and agreed to housing these animals, we were able to take in this Chinese Water Dragon, Spiny Tailed Iguana, and a baby Uromastyx. These guys require special uvb and strong heat bulbs that are somewhat costly and we would always appreciate donations if you’re able! I’ll attach our donation link & Amazon wishlist below (the most recent reptile things at the top of the list were just added for these animals specifically).
These guys won’t be available for adoption immediately. The water dragon is in pretty rough shape & will require an extra special home when she’s ready. We have a bearded dragon who has been waiting for adoption & another on the waiting list to surrender once there’s room! Please consider donating a few dollars towards their care & send a message if you have any questions.

https://a.co/08SCDhke

https://www.zeffy.com/en-us/donation-form/donate-mending-souls-animal-rescue?fbclid=IwRlRTSAVMnUBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWZkaWQWURDi12KzYG372b1RoK0d4n38gqAT1nNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5Ka9evI7XqSfD_yqPA3Rif5VclFSjjVtZFKIAA4nXrz8LY3qmNdwZd2UcprA_aem_CEFZdW_5EF22OuKZ43R0FA

We also have lots of sugar gliders still waiting for adoption and could really use some donations for them as well. Gliders have specialty vendors for their vitamins and products, almost nothing on Amazon is safe for them. So if you’re interested to help the gliders I have a few links for their specific things as well. Reach out if you’d like to shop for them 🙏🏼

10/19/2026

“I have a bunch of reptiles”
“I have raised bearded dragons before”
“Ive had sugar gliders before”
“I have everything I need already”
DOES NOT CUT IT!!
Why do people ask how to apply and then get upset with the most minuscule screening questions? Your 3 sentences of self advocacy are not an application. You still have to answer questions & prove sufficiency…
Anyone can “have” animals. Anyone can buy and keep and even learn a little bit about an animal without EVER looking up the proper information or finding the correct info if you did search. A ton of exotic pets “died of old age” at half their life expectancy without ever having had a single vet visit and only the owners patting themselves on the back that they did their best. I will not just give you a replacement pet without checking your info.
I NEED TO KNOW WHAT EXACTLY YOU KNOW! I will always ask questions. Always. Sorry if that offends you. Sorry if you expected your resume and a picture of an enclosure to give you a pass go. I require a small conversation and if necessary you’ll need to walk thru some education too. If you can’t handle that, I dunno what to tell you. This world is so entitled but I will never pass out animals like candy.

08/21/2026

*Currently closed to small mammal surrenders*
- We have several sugar gliders that have been surrendered recently. No more space for small animals until these guys & the rats get adopted out! Send a message for more info about who all we have available. There will be quite a bit of conversation regarding the gliders.
- Someone contacted today about a pair of guinea pigs. I told her we can help with a courtesy post and screening for adoption if she will continue housing them in the meantime. (Poinciana)

08/03/2026

We want to give a huge shoutout to our sugar glider vendor, Brandi!! With a new colony intake this weekend we had to get out some temporary cages and it’s always nice to have extra toys that fit in these smaller cages! Brandi is a long time glider expert who makes fantastic specialty toys and she will soon be offering safe, approved pouches too! We’re so grateful to her for supporting our rescues 🙏🏼 Cute video clip in the comments of the gliders loving her toys!!! Check out her Etsy shop here https://punkysplaygroundtoys.etsy.com

*The Gliders’ Story*
This weekend we took in a family of sugar gliders who were previously breeding. The owners had no idea how fast they can reproduce, so they had not separated or neutered dad after the first joeys. As soon as I got them settled and looked them over I could see that mom has some more joeys in pouch! That means another couple of babies are on the way and there could potentially be more in utero that we will have to wait for. Mom & dad will have to stay until we are sure there’s no more babies coming, before they can be adopted out. All males will be neutered and a few temporary cages are being set up to separate everyone out accordingly! Temporary cages aren’t a size that we want gliders to stay in long term, but it’s necessary for medical quarantine and the same setups can be used for owners who are traveling. That’s why these shorter toys really come in handy! Having interactable pieces like the pulley chain loops and foraging cups can help keep these intelligent animals occupied while they have less space to exercise. Mini wheels are also great for these situations!! The raptor brand is a SAFE wheel that we stick with, and their baby raptor wheels are designed specifically for temporary cages. If you’d like to donate to help with these gliders, reach out via messenger! We can definitely use some mini wheels, extra vitamins, and donations towards neutering for this case. (Update! I was speaking with the wheel manufacturer & they aren’t able to produce baby wheels anymore. Even though it’s still on the website, they are discontinued. But we will be able to get regular sized wheels into the cages! A little disassembling may be involved but no worries 😉)
https://www.mygliderwheelsandmore.com/shop-for-wheels.html

https://www.zeffy.com/en-us/donation-form/donate-mending-souls-animal-rescue

07/24/2026

2 long timer reptiles finally found good homes this month! Once a tank was opened up, we were able to accept “Spike”, the newest beardie who had been waiting for a rescue to accept him. Spike is a bit underweight but seems to be overall healthy. He’s going thru quarantine currently and will be available for adoption soon.

07/20/2026

Izzy has settled in to her new home fantastically!! She first warmed up to the wife but quickly came around to the husband and their son as well. They did great respecting her boundaries during the meet & greet and clearly they’ve made her feel safe in the home as well! She wags her tail when they approach now and she takes normal walks outside on the leash 😭💕
For anyone who doesn’t know Izzy’s story, this dog was 1 of the most scared animals I have ever seen. She came to me at 1 year old and she behaved as if she had been locked in a garage her entire life with no social awareness. I kept her fostered in my personal bedroom / bathroom area for several months. She jumped at EVERY movement. During her first couple weeks she didn’t even move from the corner of the bathroom to eat, drink, or potty on the pads except for once every two days!! Eventually she warmed up to handling and stopped soiling herself when she was picked up. She began to enjoy outside time and start potty training, but she would still shake uncontrollably after you picked her up. Eventually the shaking went down from a minute to just a few seconds. She began to enjoy the company of other dogs. She had a very long road of progress and even now she still has some hangups - stiffening like a deer in headlights when she’s picked up and jumping at many sounds or movements. But she’s a happy little girl and we are so pleased that she found the right family! Matching adopters to suite the animal’s needs is something that we prioritize here. It’s very rewarding when you get to see the animal thriving 🙌🏼

07/06/2026

Izzy has found her potential forever family!! She did great during the meet & greet with me there and over an hour of interaction. She did not want the new family to pick her up yet but she softened her tension pretty quickly and allowed them to pet her. Hopefully she settles quickly in the home and lets the family love on her! She’s currently having a trial stay and we are hoping it turns out to be her permanent placement. If she has a hard time opening up and the family is not comfortable, she will come right back here. We’re rooting for you Izzy!! 🎉

07/03/2026

“Honey” aka “Mama” now, out enjoying a nature walk with her new siblings! She loves her new home and they love her 💜

06/13/2026

We have rats!! Currently there’s 2 pairs of males available. I was posting them on Petfinder and didn’t even get to finish before an email came thru asking to surrender a pair of females. They will be arriving tomorrow and going thru assessment to be available soon as well! If you’re interested to learn more please send a message to discuss

05/07/2026

Honey is away for a trial stay with her potential new family! Yesterday she did great with intros to meet her maybe siblings, a pittie sister and bully brother ❤️ This is an older pic of her in foster care, not at the new home. I just wanted to share the update! Fingers crossed she will have a finalized commitment by Monday 🤞🏼✅️

Address

Saint Cloud, FL

Telephone

+16892108996

Website

http://mendingsouls.us/, https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-mending-souls-animal-rescue

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