LittleResQ

The Little RES Q is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and relocation of pet turtles and other small reptiles across Ontario in an attempt to keep them from being released into the wild. We provide a better option for those who, for one reason or another, cannot take care of their reptiles anymore. Many small reptiles, especially turtles, get purchased as a pet for a young family member without fully understanding the costs in both material and time needed for proper care of the animal. And sadly all too often these poor creatures suffer from neglect even with the owner's best intentions.

We are a limited admittance, no kill shelter that limits intake in order to uphold a standard in quality of life for the surrenders in our care. We implement a waiting list when necessary, use a foster care network to help, and emphasize adoption and responsible pet ownership for all types of reptiles.

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Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell

Goods

Other then monetary donations, listed below are items badly needed by us, so if you have any of the following laying around collecting dust, let us know, and we will gladly arrange a convenient pick up time with you:

• Veterinary antibiotics and reptile safe analgesics ( Baytril, Flagyl, Metacam )
• Surgical gloves ( Nitrile or Latex-large )
• Dental acrylic ( for turtle shell repair )
• Pedialyte or equivalent
• Stock Tanks 25 to 100+ gallons
• Tank top screens, hoods and stands
• Turtle food pellets, Koi pellets, and dried shrimp (for treats)
• Turtle calcium blocks
• Internal and canister filters and heaters for aquatic turtles
• Florescent tubes and compact florescent bulbs (UVA/B)
• Front opening reptile enclosures
• Heat/Basking lamps
• Undertank heaters
• Canadian Tire Money (it adds up)