How to Find a USDA Licensed Sugar Glider Breeder

Sugar gliders are small gliding animals that hail from Australia and have become popular as household pets, according to the North American Sugar Glider Association. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture once regulated the breeding of sugar gliders through the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), it no longer requires sugar glider breeders to hold an AWA license. The NASGA maintains that breeders holding USDA licensure are of higher quality than other breeders, however. Finding a licensed sugar glider breeder is a moderately easy process, requiring some research.

Instructions

  1. Find a USDA Licensed Breeder

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      Locate a USDA licensed sugar glider breeder through membership associations dedicated to sugar glider ownership. The North American Sugar Glider Association and the International Sugar Glider Association both maintain resources on their respective web sites that help potential pet owners find a reputable dealer. The ISGA provides a list of its members who have achieved USDA licensure; the NASGA does not endorse any particular breeder but does direct consumers to tools to search for licensed dealers as well as offer guidance on selecting a breeder and finding a healthy pet.

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      Find a licensed sugar glider breeder through breeder and product review web sites such as Sugar Glider Reviews (Sugargliderreviews.org). These sites review breeders, veterinarians and vendors of sugar glider products, such as food, toys and cages. Sugar Glider Reviews provides a complete list of breeders and companies, shares contact information and indicates which listings hold USDA licensure.

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      Search for a USDA licensed sugar glider breeder through the USDA's regional offices. Although USDA no longer requires breeders to hold a license through the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), it still maintains lists of breeders who keep their licenses current for quality purposes. These lists are not provided on the USDA's website, but contact information for each of the regional offices that regulate AWA licenses is available. Contact your nearby regional office and ask for a list of sugar glider breeders in the region who hold AWA licenses.