Indiana Turtle Care
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Indiana Turtle Care, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to the conservation and rescue of turtles and tortoises.
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Many turtles become a family pet, either through a purchase
at a pet store or because they were found in the wild and brought home, only for the owner to find out that it is not the easy care' pet that they thought.
After years of keeping turtles, it was soon obvious to me that I needed to do more for the
benefit for our shelled friends here in the Hoosier State.
Rehabilitation is not to be taken lightly and there are not many licensed rehabbers
that are knowledgeable in treating these wonderful reptiles. They take many months
in the healing process after injuries and because of their body encased in a shell,
it is sometimes difficult to know if internal injuries are hidden. Also, many people
think that rehabbers are paid by the Indiana DNR, which is not true. We rely on donations
and money from ourselves to finance what we do. The rewards we gain are important
to us such as meeting caring individuals, working together with other rehabilitators and veterinarians, and releasing a healed animal back in to the wild where it belongs. I smile as I write this thinking of the times I released those wonderful 'patients' I helped.
We are always available to help owners of turtles and tortoises with any questions
they may have. Care sheets and personal mentoring are available for prospective and present turtle owners.
Turtle conservation is an important focus for Indiana Turtle Care. We are in frequent communication with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, various rescues, sanctuaries and other rehabilitators.
We feel it is important to share ideas and issues with each other in order to best conserve
turtles and their natural environments.
Comments and questions are always welcome.
Photographs are property of Indiana Turtle Care and may not be used without consent and credit given to our organization's web site.
Thanks for stopping by!
Marty La Prees
