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APES CIC Shelter and Rescue
APES CIC Shelter and Rescue
A place for exotic homeless, abandoned and shelter pets.
Adoptions Adoption Process Adoption Fees

​​About Our Fees

Reserve Fee

£30 Monthly

Per Week The Animal Is Still In Our Care

  • Animal is reserved in your name!
  • Each minimum £30 Donation ensures the animal is reserved for 1 month.
  • If payments stop, we will take the reservation off 3 days after payment is due and this means someone else can now apply for adoption on that animal.

This is to stop misuse of our reservation system as people would commit to adoption then after weeks of no reply we would have people say they can't. We understand circumstances can change, but it cost to keep the animal in our care while awaiting completion of the adoption. Due to this we charge a mandatory minimum donation of £10 a week until the animal is taken home.

Adoption Fee

Minimum Donation

Minimum Adoption Fees are dependant on the species of animal and it's care while with us.


Please visit each animals profile for their adoption fee. Some when they come to us come in with health problems, requiring treatment and more. We try to recover these costs through our adoption fees. 


Per Adoption

  • Adoption Certificate
  • Care Sheet
  • 2 Week After Check

Please remember that each animal costs a lot to rehabilitate and rehome an animal costing from £5 up to £25 per animal per day. All extra donations go towards the keep and well-being of our animals.


On this basis this is how adoption fees are calculated. 



Check out the adoption fees blow for each species of animal and relative size. 

​​New 2025 Adoption Fees

We have changed our adoption fees for 2025. We have gone on a species and size basis for our adoption fees. Along with some new procedures. 

Snake Adoption Fees

Small - £50

Medium - £75

Large - £100


Small Snakes - Hog Nose, Garter Snakes

Medium Snakes - Corn, Kings, Milks

Large Snakes - Boa, Berms, Anaconda

Lizard Adoption Fees

Small - £50

Medium - £75

Large - £100


Small Lizards - Rankin Dragons, Geckos

Medium Lizards - Bearded Dragons, Water Dragon

Large Lizards - Iguanas, Monitor Lizards

Small Animals Adoption Fees

Rats - £10

Mice - £10

Rabbits - £40

Guinea Pig - £30
Standard Birds - £25
Exotic Birds - £200

Inverts

Spiderlings  - £10

Spiders Juvi - £25

Spiders - £35

Scorpions Baby - £10

Scorpions Juvi - £15

Scorpions Adult - £25

Tailless Whips Small - £15

Tailless Whips Large - £25

​​Admin Fee

At the Association of Protecting Exotic Species, we are dedicated to ensuring that each of our animals finds a safe and loving forever home. To maintain the highest standards in our adoption process, every application undergoes extensive paperwork and thorough background checks. These meticulous procedures help us match our animals with responsible and caring adopters. Consequently, we charge a modest £15 administrative fee for every adoption application. This fee supports our efforts in managing the adoption process efficiently and allows us to continue our mission of protecting and nurturing exotic species.

Adoption Packs

We are thrilled to introduce our new and comprehensive adoption packages designed to provide the best start for your exotic pet's journey to their new home. Our enhanced packages now include essential services such as neutering and microchipping, ensuring each animal's well-being and safety. These improvements reflect our commitment to responsible pet ownership and the ongoing welfare of the animals we care for. Stay tuned as we continue to expand our adoption offerings with additional options to cater to your needs and preferences, ensuring that every adoption is a step towards a happy and healthy life for both you and your new exotic companion.

Neutering

You can choose to have your newly adopted pet neutered. If you are planing on putting your pet with others we suggest you get your pet neutered. There are also other benefits to neutering your pet. 

£70

Adoption Treat Pack

Get your self started with all the treats your pet needs while settling in with you in your home and with your other family members. 

£15

Microchipping

With rabbits and other small animals it is always best to get them microchipped. This way when or if they get out they can be safely returned to you. It can also be away of letting you know if something has happened to them. 

£10

More Coming Soon!

We are always working on ways to help you with your adoptions and will be updating this section with more packs soon.