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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.
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Discourage impulse buying. Pass the word, don't buy an animal at a flea market, pet store, trade or home . Do your homework and get referrals to a great breeder. Surf the Gliders101 page for recommendations on what to look for in a breeder.
Volunteer. We are in need of volunteers to help with paperwork, cleaning of glider cages, feeding and so much more. Your time would mean so much to us and to the gliders. Download our volunteer form to apply. Click for PDF or MSWord versions.
Donate. We are always in need of supplies such as pedialyte for orphans and sick gliders. Other pantry wish lists include ingredients for BML gently used newspapers, glider safe snacks, glider safe toys and fleece blankets to make pouches.
Cash donations—though welcome—will not be tax deductible until our not-for-profit status is finalized. Donations can be made via Paypal to Hopeforgliders@yahoo.com or you can send a check or money order to our mailing address at the top right corner of this page.
You can also make donations to help neuter a male rescue. Any amount you send is credited to the gliders in our program. Simply just put on the check the money is for Hope for Gliders. Our vet is Dr. Jerry Murray and his number is 972-247-2221. Checks/money orders can be sent to:
Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch,
14021 Denton Drive, Dallas, TX 75234
Speak up. Report animal abuse to your local police department, ASPC, and the USDA—the agency who licenses breeders. Put your complaint in writing in addition to calling so the record will be included in the offender's file for reference. If you don't see action, don't give up! If someone is not able to help you, ask to speak to their supervisor.
Shop online. You can help Hope for Gliders every time you shop online by signing up for igive.com. Simply visit this link to join.
Let's face it. These little guys are cute and far too many are purchased without planning. Not only that, but some sellers trying to make a quick sale greatly underplay how difficult they are to care for.
Though having a sugar glider as a pet can be very rewarding, it isn't as simple as caring for a hampster. They live for 15 years, bond with their owners, and require a special diet.
Without the right socialization, habitat and feeding, behavior and health problems are common.
Because of this, sugar gliders have become "disposable pets."
We want to make sure every glider owner is successful and that the gliders in their care are healthy and happy.
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Spread the Word. Education can make the difference between successful glider ownership and gliders who will never have a forever home.
Use Goodsearch. You can help Hope for Gliders every time you search by designating us as your charity. Simply visit this link to join.
Adopt. Please consider adoption whenever you can. There are many gliders and colonies of gliders needing a loving forever home.
