Hope for Gliders | Adoption

We are a no-kill rescue with a waiting list of gliders needing a safe haven. We need your help to give them homes!

Adoption Form (pdf)
Adoption Form (MSWord)

Donation Fees for Adoption

When you adopt, your little glider has been cared for by previous donations. The suggested donation paid when you take your glider home helps to take care of new intakes for vet care, feeding and housing.

We decrease the suggested donation with each additional glider that is adopted and want to make sure it is possible for colony cages to find homes. Two volunteer hours decrease the adoption donation by $25.

Surrendering a Glider

Part of our job as a rescue is providing a haven for gliders; however, please understand that we currently have a waiting list. Priority is given to gliders in certain situations.

Surrender Form (pdf)
Surrender Form (MSWord)

Contact us via phone or e-mail and a board member will contact you within 24 hours to discuss the surrender of your sugar glider(s).

Higdon Sugar Glider Behavior Scale

If you breed or rescue sugar gliders we encourage you to assess your sugar gliders using the Higdon Sugar Glider Behavior Scale developed in 2003 by Angie Hosksin-Higdon when she saw the need during her rescue work.

Level 1- Sugar gliders is people friendly, may crab when startled, does not bite, but may lick, or nibble when grooming its human.

Level 2-Sugar glider is frightened will bite when handled. Needs an owner who is willing to learn and be patient.

Level 3- Sugar glider is terrified will bite and/or lunge when handled. Sugar glider needs an experienced and patient owner with lots of time to spend earning the gliders trust.

Level 4- Sugar glider has health issues that will require ongoing vet care. Sugar glider may be a recovered self mutilator who may repeat behaviors. Needs an owner who is experienced, willing to learn, has lots of time to spend caring for the glider along with money for vet care.

Can I just stop over and get a sugar glider today?
No. We have an application, a screening process and an adoption agreement. One of the biggest reasons there are so many gliders in rescue is that owners weren't given the right information to keep them healthy and happy. We want to make sure you know how to properly care for your sugar glider(s) so that it will be a successful and rewarding experience for both you and the glider.

I don't live in the Dallas area, can I still adopt?
Right now we only do local adoptions. In time we would like to be able to do adoptions in other states. If you don't live in the Dallas area we will try to give you a referral to another non-profit group that also does sugar glider rescue. Email us for more information.

Can I get a sugar glider that I can breed? I want babies.
We have all males neutered before placement in a new home. Our goal is to reduce the number of gliders needing rescue in the future. If you have a male glider, you will need to have him neutered before you can adopt. If you have a male that is already neutered, you will need to provide your vet's information so we can verify the neutering.

I only want to adopt one glider, can I do that?
Sometimes in special cases we do have a glider that can't be placed with other gliders. We don't usually adopt out lone gliders though. As colony animals they need other gliders. Lone gliders can get depressed. If you have a lone glider you will need to have him/her with you most of the time.

I am concerned about adopting a cage of gliders. What is it like to take care of a colony?
Its fun! Seeing sugar gliders interact with their cage mates is amazing! The good thing about caring for a colony is that you will have all the gliders in one cage. You will need to possibly supply more than one feeding station. If you are interested in adopting a colony, we will provide you with the information you will need to know.

I am not sure I want to adopt. Can I take a cage for a while to see how it works out?
Because sugar gliders bond, we want them to go into homes for the rest of their lifetime, not just for awhile. Sugar gliders have a long life span....up to 15 years. We will work with you to make sure you have the information you need on caring for them so that you can make an informed decision about the commitment.

What if something happens and I can't keep the gliders I adopt?
We all have life issues, and need to consider what will happen if there is a crisis. We encourage everyone who adopts to make sure a sugar glider is for them and that the time is right to adopt. If your life is not stable than you may wish to wait. Having a plan is part of pet ownership. You will have to sign an adoption agreement that explains the terms of the adoption before you adopt. Part of that agreement is to return the gliders if you become unable to care for them.

I have more questions, can you help me?
Of course! Feel free to email us your questions. Our email is: Hopeforgliders@yahoo.com
Be sure you give your contact information so we can reply.

		Meet Marshall, Markie, Bella, and Bindi. This glider family came to Hope for Gliders from a pet store that closed down. This colony is looking for a loving home with an experienced glider owner.

		Max and Webster. Max was so terrified of humans when he was rescued from a pet store along with many other gliders that we could not touch him. Because he could not be handled by us, we wanted to see after a time if we could introduce him to another glider. Webster was released to us when his cagemate had died. He was severely depressed and overgrooming.
We introduced them, and Webster has stopped over grooming and Max is starting to mimic Webster's calm and loving behavior These 2 neutered boys will need someone who can spend lots of time with them. They are very sweet and do like attention. Max will still occasionally give a nip. Please call 214-727-7613 to set up a time to meet Max & Webster

Rodeo & Buttercup These pair, female with neutered male, is looking for someone who can spend lots of time with them and provide them lots of love. Please call 214-727-7613 to set up a time to meet these gliders!

Sydney, Simon, Paige and Phoebe had been living in a parrot rescue for about six years. Though the gliders were well fed, the people providing care didn't know about the special needs of gliders for extra calcium. They contacted us when the gliders began to have diminishing eyesight and signs of HLP. After a year of sanctuary care, the gliders are moving better and sight has improved. These are wonderful but older gliders and do have special needs. They will need someone with time to get to know them. Call 214-727-7613 to set up a time to meet these gliders!

Sadie, Sam, Reese and Niecy. This family of 4 includes Sam, dad who is neutered, Mom, Sadie and their 2 joeys. All four of these guys love attention and are very playful. Will you take them into your heart and home? Call 214-727-7613 to set up a time to meet these gliders!

Nutter Butter and Izzy Nutter Butter is a 3 year old neutered male and Izzy is a 2 year old female. Nutter Butter is very sweet and enjoys being held and petted. Nutter is a level 1 on the behavior scale and Izzy is a 2. Izzy is more of a wild child who enjoys running around and can be a little crabby at times. They are looking for a forever home only where they will live as pampered pets. These 2 will need out of cage time daily, preferably tent time as Izzy is very fast and hard to keep up with. Their cage is included in their adoption donation! Call 214-208-7121 to set up a time to meet this family.

A colony of 8 females currently on our waiting list and looking for a foster home or entry into our program here. This is just a partial list of gliders looking for their special humans; please email us for more information or to schedule a visit here to meet the gliders!
Please note that gliders that are adopted are to be pets only. They are not to be bred, sold, given away or used as class pets. Most of the gliders have already been in many homes before coming here and we work very hard to get them ready for a new life with humans they can trust. Gliders not adoptable remain here for life being cared for on their terms to reduce any stresses on them. We hope you will make the choice to adopt and not shop!