Testimonials

Great website, Leaping Lizard Rescue is awesome, and Barbie is a dear friend! She really IS more than just an advocate for animals, and we love her! Thanks for doing such a great job, and we are here for you when you need our help! Lynne Lankes

Barbie I am so impressed with the incredible work that you do for these creatures, I hope this website brings in lots of interest and support for your rescue. For those that don't know Barbie, she is all heart and has never left a hurt animal to suffer. Leaping Lizard is the only organization that will take responsibility for many of these creatures, without which they would be likely be euthanized. As Gandhi said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." By that logic, Barbie would run the greatest nation of all time! - Emily Charrier

I am so impressed with Barbie's animal knowledge, and how she finds it in her house and heart to make room and take care of all animals in need, not just the "cute" ones. You can tell she is passionate about what she does, and she does it all for the animals. I feel that I met a kindred spirit in this remarkable woman when I went to visit her rescue today, and hope to have many more equally enjoyable and educational visits in the future. - Jamie Batt

Hello, Barbie: Last August you talked me through re-locating a baby rattler that had found it's way into my house. Yesterday, you helped me identify a gartersnake (I'll email you a picture I snapped) and gave me some great reminders on living with snakes. Many thanks! -- Peter

Barbie, I can't thank you enough for all of the education classes provided over the years to Monte Vista elementry and Kindercare. The gifts you leave behind on educating our children is wonderful. They talk daily about how to feed and care for the animals and protecting them in there home. (The Wild). Giving them the knowledge will help pave the way to a better enviroment for us all to live. Thank you again for taking the time and reaching out to our communities. - Kim Colvig

I am so impressed at what this gal can do with animals. We need more people like her in this world. BARBARA KEELAN

How lucky we are in our town to have you, a short call away, to keep little creatures and large humans protected from each other! You are the greatest! Lynn Curry

I have known Barbie for years and had to use her skills to remove a very large racoon from my yard. Her love of animals is a blessing. You Go Girl! Patti Perez

Barbie - You did a fantastic job removing this large rattlesnake (I'm guessing 3 1/2 feet). I was quite impressed with your ability to locate the snake after I lost sight of it in the brush and leaves. You are a true professional. Thank you! Kathy Ervin

really enjoy working with you and learning from you! Pat O'Daly

Thank you again for helping Iggy, our friend's lizard. It meant so much to us and to them to know Iggy is safe. Al said you are such a special personl. Mignonne D. Walker

You are the best lizard rescue. Allen T. Decker

Thank you Barbie for helping us remove a snake stuck in the engine of our truck. Your awesome...Karen Franklin

Workin together always is a good thing. {Joe and Wendys reptile rescue and rattlesnake removal. Wendy Lam

Barbie Hoffman is the most caring person with animals I have ever met. She is knowledgable and trustworthy with their care. It really is nice to see. Cathie Lindblom

Your website is awesome. Way to go Barbie. Thank you for being an angel to all these creatures great and small. Joyce Carlson

You are wonderful for caring for all these animals! Joan Geary