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Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC
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Non-profit organisation, working on better welfare for exotic pets.
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📢 SERVICE ALERT: A number of our key services, including APES Social and the National Exotics Database (NED), are temporarily unavailable this evening (24 Oct) due to essential maintenance.

Our team is working to restore services ASAP. Thank you for your patience.
October 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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New: our Mission & Transparency page. See how APES rescues, rehabilitates & rehomes exotic pets — and how we share decisions, goals & results with our community. More mission sections are on the way.
Read: apesnews.org.uk/our-commitment-to-transparency/ #APES #Transparency #AnimalWelfare
Our Commitment to Transparency
By APES CIC Communications Team
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October 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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We’ve made donating quicker and easier. Choose one-time or recurring and set your frequency in seconds. Your support creates real change.
Donate now: www.apes.org.uk/donate

#Donate #GiveBack #Community
Donate
Donate today and help keep us running, help us to feed, and keep our animals warm.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Transparency update: our Volunteer & Student Placement application forms are separate from our main database (no auto-sync). We’re keeping the process simple and consistent for everyone.
Learn more ➜ www.apesnews.org.uk/volunteer-st...

#Volunteering #StudentPlacements #Community
New: Faster APES applications with automatic profiles and UK‑secure data
We’ve streamlined how you apply to volunteer or complete a Student Placement with APES — and made onboarding faster, too.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Urgent: Our Volunteering & Student Placement page is updated and priority roles are open—leadership & specialist opportunities. Make a bigger impact: www.apes.org.uk/volunteer#Pr...

#VolunteerNow #Leadership #APESVolunteers
October 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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🚨 Service Update 🚨We’re short-staffed right now, so replies may take longer than usual. Thanks for your patience as we continue caring for animals 🐾💙👉 Message us: www.apes.org.uk #AnimalWelfare #SupportLocal #VeterinaryCare #APESUK
Association Of Protecting Exotic Species CIC (APES)
Exotic animal shelter & rescue for the North West UK. From Merseyside to Manchester Helping owners rehome their pets, and pets find their forever home.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Tech update: Our volunteer form is now fixed and ready for your applications! We apologise for the hiccup and appreciate your patience. Get started here: www.associationofprotectingexoticspecies.org.uk/volunteer. We're excited to connect with new people.
#APESCIC #Volunteer #Fixed
Volunteer & Student Placements | APES
Volunteer with our charity and help exotic animals, while gaining qualifications and experience. For students, we have the student placement program.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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🚨 Reminder: the MyAPES Portal will be offline at the end of September for planned maintenance. Details are here: www.apesnews.org.uk/p/e01bc806-2...

#APESUpdate #MyAPES #Maintenance
MyAPES will be offline for upgrades in late September
MyAPES will be briefly offline in late September 2025 for essential improvements.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Our Lost & Found just levelled up: add photos to your reports so we can match items faster. Details + submit here ⤵️
www.apesnews.org.uk/lost-found-l...

#LostAndFound #CommunityHelp #FindItFaster #APESCIC
Lost & Found, Levelled Up: You Can Now Add Photos 🐾
Published: 15 September 2025
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September 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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We’ve streamlined how you can reach us 🌎 APES CIC now has unified contact pages across all our websites. One simple way to connect, wherever you are. Learn more: www.apesnews.org.uk/new-unified-... #APESCIC #CommunityUpdate #StayConnected
New Unified Contact Pages Across All APES CIC Websites
One simple way to get in touch with APES CIC, no matter which of our websites you use.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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🚨 We urgently need volunteers. Your time can change lives—and we can’t do it without you. Apply today: www.apes.org.uk/volunteer
#Volunteer #MakeADifference
Volunteer & Student Placements | APES
Volunteer with our charity and help exotic animals, while gaining qualifications and experience. For students, we have the student placement program.
www.apes.org.uk
August 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Free pet health checks this November at APES Pet Care Clinic—no cost, just care.

Details: https://www.apesnews.org.uk/free-health-checks-at-the-apes-pet-care-clinic/

#PetHealth #APESPetCare
August 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Free pet health checks this November at APES Pet Care Clinic—no cost, just care. Details: https://www.apesnews.org.uk/free-health-checks-at-the-apes-pet-care-clinic/ #PetHealth #APESPetCare
August 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Exciting news! 🎉 Our refreshed APES CIC website is now live with a sleek new design, improved navigation, and faster access to all your favourite services: Shelter & Rescue, Pet Care Clinic & Shop.
August 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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We apologise for any inconvenience caused over the weekend when our Pet Care Clinic online booking system went offline. Our team has now contacted everyone whose appointments were affected and rebooked via phone (📞 0300 302 0228) to ensure no one was left waiting. 🦎🐾
APES Pet Care Clinic | Help for people on low incomes.
The next best place when you can not get into a VET due to low or no income. First Aid Clinic is here to help you.
www.apespetcare.org.uk
August 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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🩹🐊 Tending to Scales: A Fun Guide to Reptile Wound Care 🐍✨
Learn how to spot and treat reptile wounds with OTC products like Tamodine, reptile-approved gels 🛁🐢—and when to visit APES Pet Care Clinic!
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July 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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📰 Exciting news! The latest edition of APES Times is now available for you to read! From new adoptions to updates on our systems and websites, it's all in there. Check it out now: zurl.co/drGG6 🐾 #APES #APESNews #APESTimes #Updates #Adoptions #AnimalRescue
June 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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🔍📏 Looking for guidance on enclosure size requirements? Check out our new help page on APES NED! 🐾🏠 #EnclosureSize #APESNED #AnimalWelfare #Informative #MakeTheRightChoice 🌿 Visit zurl.co/f0N9z for more information. 📝👀
June 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🚨 Urgent call for volunteers! 🚨 We need your help to save exotic species this week. If you can spare some time, please sign up at the link below. Together, we can make a difference! 🌿🦜 #Volunteer #SaveTheAnimals #APESNews #UrgentAppeal 🐾

Link: zurl.co/R84xk
June 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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🌟 Help us make a difference! 🌟 We are in urgent need of equipment donations at APES Shelter & Rescue to provide the best care for our exotic friends. Your donations can directly impact their lives! 💚 From enrichment toys to habitat supplies, every little bit helps.
June 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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🐍🥚 Exciting news! Check out our latest article on APES Exotics about Phantom Birthing with Egg Baring Snakes. Learn all about the causes, complications, and challenges of this fascinating phenomenon.
June 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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🦎☀️ Keep your reptile hydrated this summer with our free guide! Learn all the tips and tricks to ensure your scaly friend stays healthy and happy. Download now at zurl.co/A38ii 🌿🌊 #ReptileCare #SummerHydration #FreeGuide #HealthyPets #StayHydrated
June 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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🐶🐾 Exciting news for all dog owners! 🎉 Our Pet Care Clinic Dogs Section now offers Ear and Teeth Cleaning Services! Keep your furry friends healthy and happy with our new services.
June 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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📰 Exciting news! 🗞 Check out the latest edition of APES Times for all the latest updates and stories. 🌍 Visit zurl.co/UZLOO to read now! #APES #News #LatestEdition #StayInformed 📝📚
June 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Exciting news! 🌟 Join our new enterprise mailing list to stay updated on all things related to exotic animals at our school/college/university/charity 🦁🐯🐒 Don't miss out on the latest updates and opportunities to get involved! #ExoticAnimals #Education #Conservation #JoinUs
June 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM