This month, we’re featuring Bay Area Betta Project, a betta fish rescue based in San Jose, California. 1. Tell us about your rescue From the moment I began my fishkeeping hobby, I was horrified by all the misinformation, abuse, and neglect I saw by owners and pet stores. I began rescuing guppies, goldfish, cories, and every fish I could get surrendered to me. When I got my first bettas, I fell in love with their unique colors and personalities, and found them to be one of the

This month, we’re featuring Betta Life Rescue and Sanctuary, a betta fish rescue based in Hanover, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2024, the rescue provides individualized care for bettas in need and helps educate the public about proper fish care. 1. Tell us about your rescue I was personally taking in rehomed betta fish for a couple years when I realized how under-cared for they generally are, and that they are often seen more as a decoration than an individual being with their

As part of our Fish Rescue Spotlight series, we're highlighting rescues making a difference in the lives of fish. This month, we're featuring The Betta Garden, a Colorado-based rescue that takes in bettas, provides rehabilitation and care, and helps them find new homes. Tell us about your rescue and how it got started? When I was in high school I struggled a lot with mental health. I got a fish and it helped me a lot. Getting up to take care of my fish meant I had to take car