How to help
SERC is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every contribution — whether a financial donation, a bag of supplies, or a t-shirt purchase — directly supports the care of injured and displaced native reptiles and amphibians in Virginia.
Financial donations
Tax-deductible donations fund veterinary care, supplies, and rehabilitation equipment.
Zeffy
Make a direct monetary donation to SERC. Zeffy charges zero fees — 100% of your donation goes to us.
Donate on ZeffyPayPal
Donate through PayPal Giving Fund. A trusted option for one-time or recurring contributions.
Donate on PayPalIn-kind supplies
Purchase items directly from our wish lists and they ship straight to our team.
Amazon Wish List
Purchase supplies directly from our wishlist. Items ship straight to our rehabilitation program.
View wish listChewy Wish List
Shop our Chewy wish list for food, supplements, and supplies needed for animal care.
View wish listShop merch
Every t-shirt, hoodie, and tote bag purchase supports native wildlife rehabilitation. Browse our Bonfire store and Sticker Mule shop for designs that show your love for reptiles and amphibians.
Shop merchFollow us on Instagram @purringturtle and share our work with your community.
Spreading the word about native reptile and amphibian conservation makes a real difference for species that rarely make headlines.