Mission Statement:

It is our mission to:

Dispel the myth of the 'throw away pet' and disassociate this label from land hermit crabs.

Educate the public on the proper care of land hermit crabs.

Provide a forum for sharing information and educating new hermit crab enthusiasts.

Campaign for the humane treatment of land hermit crabs from the time they are harvested, throughout their lifespan.

Work in conjunction with retailers to provide proper in-store care and accurate customer caresheets.

Raise awareness of the mistreatment of land hermit crabs and the thousands of resulting deaths.

It is our hope to attain our goals in a nonconfrontational manner, inspired by an atmosphere of cooperation.