Emergencies

IF YOU ARE NOT NEAR US in Massachusetts, find a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your state here.

TURTLES ARE NOT PESTS AND WE ARE NOT A PEST REMOVAL SERVICE. If not bothered, turtles will not hurt people of any size, pets, property or your lawn.

I Found An Injured Turtle

I found an injured turtle and I would like to know who to call and what I should or should not do to help it. I’m not sure if it is dead or alive. If I think it is dead, can I save its eggs or is there anything else I should do?

a volunteer holding up an injured turtle to see the injury to the underside of its shell

I Found A Turtle In The Road

I found a turtle walking toward, walking across, or sitting in or next to the road. I would like to know if there is anything I should or should not do to help.

A turtle walks in the transition of sand from the grass toward the edge of a black top road

I Found A Turtle In My Yard

There is a turtle walking, digging or sitting in my yard. I would like to know if my family or pets are in danger, if the turtle is lost, stuck or needs help, or if there is anything I should or should not do.

Chunky Chip the Snapping Turtle walking outdoors

I Found A Baby Turtle

I would like to know if I should leave it, move it, if it is lost, sick or starving, or if I should take it home to help it survive.

a volunteer holding a tiny hatchling painted turtle

I Can No Longer Care For My Pet Turtle

I have a pet turtle, and I don’t think I can care for it any longer. I bought it, caught it, took it for a friend or rescued it recently or a long time ago. I would like to know what to do with it.

a pet turtle swimming in a tank among greenery and sand

I Have A Sick Turtle

I have a turtle, and I think it might be sick. I want to know how to be sure, and if it is, what I should do.

a close up of the face of a sick turtle in murky green water

I’m Moving

I’m moving or leaving for college, and I’m not allowed to have my turtle where I’m going to live. I’d like to know what to do.