LAST LOOK LET’S ROLL! The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary — the largest reptile sanctuary in the U.S. — was founded in 2001 by three enthusiasts who wanted to make a difference for reptiles in Arizona. Today, the nonprofit is a fully operational rescue and rehabilitation center with an onsite reptile clinic and research center in northern Scottsdale. Scooter is one of the more unique animals at the sanctuary. He is missing his back left leg. Though the sanctuary has other animals with amputations, he is the only one with a wheel mounted on his shell. At first, staff worried that it wouldn’t work in the sand, but the wheel has held up well, and they look forward to having Scooter for many years to come. To learn more, go to phoenixherp.com . FURRY FRIENDS 2023 | 33 |