Indiana Turtle Care
Indiana Turtle Care, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to the conservation
and rescue of turtles and tortoises. We do not concentrate strictly on native turtles,
but species from all over the world. Turtles are losing their homes and lives due to
environmental changes such as construction, and road traffic, and also because of
wild capturing and importation for retailers.
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.
and rescue of turtles and tortoises. We do not concentrate strictly on native turtles,
but species from all over the world. Turtles are losing their homes and lives due to
environmental changes such as construction, and road traffic, and also because of
wild capturing and importation for retailers.
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.
As of January of 2019, I have renewed my wildlife rehabilitator's permit with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. After not being licensed last year, I realized that my help was needed for our turtles. Rehabilitation is not to be taken lightly and I realized that 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 and 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.
This is also where the educational programs play a big part in keeping turtles in the wild.
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.
On a side note, I want to thank all of you who helped support us using Amazon Smile. Amazon is stopping Smile and is expanding to help larger non-profits to help disaster and other emergency situations.
Thanks for stopping by!
Marty La Prees
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 and 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.
This is also where the educational programs play a big part in keeping turtles in the wild.
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.
On a side note, I want to thank all of you who helped support us using Amazon Smile. Amazon is stopping Smile and is expanding to help larger non-profits to help disaster and other emergency situations.
Thanks for stopping by!
Marty La Prees
