General Care Discussion :: Cant keep turtles:(

[RachPreach]

My turtles have gotten to the point where they are too big for any aquarium that I have. I am looking for some place for them to go but Im not sure where? Is there a place on this website that people can put their turtles for free to good home?

[missibsu]

Many states have turtle rescues or reptile rescues. This is better than leaving them at a humane society because they usually do not have the space or knowledge for proper care.

You can also place your turtle for adoption in your local newspaper, or on a site such a craigslist. I would make sure that you screen prospective caregivers and make sure that meet your standards. Also, be upfront with them on what it is going to take to raise these turtles.

Turtles are a long time committment. People take that forgranted when purchasing them, and it saddens me.

Whatever you do, don't release it into the wild.

[marisa]

Where are you located?

[RachPreach]

Im in monroe, LA.

[RachPreach]

by the way...craigslist.com is too far away for me to post anything on about turtles anyway...

I care about the well being of these turtles so dont worry about me letting them go in the wild. My father is going to ask a man that he knows that wrote a book on reptiles about the situation.

[mel236]

I wish I could take them but I am in California and the travel would be waaaaayy too much for them.
You may be able to contact a local agency to care for them - a local humane society, perhaps, check the internet for local rescue groups as well.
Wish I could be more help.
Good luck.
Melanie

[marisa]

Do you have any zoos, science centers, children's museums that have animal exhibits anywhere near you? You could contact them to see if they would know of anything.