It has recently come to our attention that a lot of people are unaware of what the SUGAR Group is all about. I hope the following can clear some of that up.

The SUgar Glider Advanced Research Group is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to the study and research of all matters concerning sugar glider anatomy, physiology, husbandry and relationships. We are a group of dedicated volunteers and consultants from both the online sugar glider community and from outside of this community.

Our current and ongoing projects include:
* The collection of data through necropsy reports, lab reports, x-ray reports and histopathology reports.
* The collection of data through the use of our veterinary wellness check forms & injured/ill glider forms.
* The disbursement and collection of surveys pertaining to illness, injuries, standards of practice, medication use, breeding and breeding gliders, seizures, anal glad impaction, facial abscess, necropsy results, rescue practices/census, enrichment, average glider statistics, broken bones, the use of the antibiotic Convenia and the use of laser therapy treatments.
* The creation and disbursement of educational materials targeted toward veterinarians, veterinary practices & owners involved in rehabilitation of an injury or illness.
* Collaboration with a couple of vets to write articles for publication in professional journals
* The NECROPSY EFFORT, which provides partial re-imbursement to owners who have a necropsy and/or histopathology conducted on their deceased glider.
* Consultation and collaboration with individuals responsible for the organization of exotic veterinary conferences across the nation

We continue to develop new surveys, new data collection methods, new contacts in the veterinary world, and new projects which will benefit glider owners and gliders across the world.

The SUGAR Group's mission is to improve the care and treatment of sugar gliders nationwide by compiling and analyzing data and statistics regarding sugar glider life, care, treatment & death and utilizing that analysis to facilitate the development of improved treatment techniques, care advice, diet, medications and veterinary/rehabilitation care

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One of the most important things that we work on, is compiling data about sugar gliders in order to learn more about their health, anatomy, behaviors, etc... We can't do that without your help. Please email [url="sugargroupsurveys@hotmail.com"]sugargroupsurveys@hotmail.com[/url] with "Survey Request" in the subject line. Thank you all so much for your participation and help.

Brenda, could you identify the directors of your non-profit and their roles? We would be interested in networking with you guys for rescue effort. Our 501(c)3 is in Nevada, but we try to work nationwide to help place gliders. Expanding our network to other legitimate rescue outlets is our goal. So is it you and Val Betts and Shawna Grupe? Is there a Kate and Tammy involved? Please advise. You can reach us here on on ed@luckyglider.org

Ed, I will happily reply to this question.

The SUGAR group is owned by Kingdom Kritters Rescue & Sanctuary. The Board of Directors of Kingdom Kritters is myself, Debbie Betts and Jamie Trujillo.

I am the owner and founder of the SUGAR group and work with a team of consultants and volunteers from within the online sugar glider community and the scientific community.

Yes, Shawna Grupe and Brenda have leadership roles in the SUGAR group. We have a team of 7 other individuals serving various other volunteer positions and 3 individuals in consultative roles.

After the RRRoundup in Feb, all of these positions and bios will be up on our website. We have been having some difficulties with our website lately and are now focused primarily on preparations for the RRRoundup in Feb. We will be back to standard and "regular" operations at the end of Feb, so please have patience with us.

Thank you, Val! :)

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Please join us on facebook - search for SUGAR Group

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One of the most important things that we work on, is compiling data about sugar gliders in order to learn more about their health, anatomy, behaviors, etc... We can't do that without your help. Please email sugargroupsurveys@hotmail.com with "Survey Request" in the subject line. Thank you all so much for your participation and help.

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I couldn't find you on facebook! Please post a link if possible! I would love to join that and tell all of my friends about it, like I am doing with my anti mill breeder groups!

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Woot! Danke! I will bi inviting my friends to spread the good word!

Thank you!!

Don't forget to request your surveys and get them in! Every little bit of information helps!

Would like to thank everyone who supported our 1st annual RRRoundup and filled out surveys on the spot! There were a lot of you. Thank you so much! Anyone else who would like to help us out, please email sugargroupsurveys@hotmail.com with "Survey Request" in the subject line.

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