Does anyone knows a place I can surrender a pet turtle?

Submitted by iHeartCow t3_xxztvw in baltimore

My brother has a turtle that he unfortunately had to leave behind due to relocation, but the family is struggling properly taking care of her. I know petco and petsmart aren’t ideal places and the local pet store in my neighborhood isn’t really known for taking care of live animals properly either. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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SilverProduce0 t1_iren6gv wrote

Barcs might be able to help.

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ashalottagreyjoy t1_irf12aq wrote

BARCs will help. They have no limitations on surrendered animals.

Right now they’re actually running an awareness program for their non-cat and non-dog adoptable animals. :)

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iHeartCow OP t1_irh0rgk wrote

Thanks I’ll check with Barcs too, it’s nice to know they can take in other animals too.

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Animanialmanac t1_ireqymr wrote

House of Tropicals in Glen Burnie accepts and rehabs reptiles. People near me left a lizard in the empty house when they moved. Someone took it to House of Tropicals.

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ashalottagreyjoy t1_irf0xu8 wrote

House of Tropicals is a great answer. The woman who co-owns this is also the owner of Have Fun Be Lucky in Hampden, if it’s still the same owners.

Lovely people.

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Animanialmanac t1_irf6vby wrote

I’m not a fan of reptiles, I went to House of Tropicals out of curiosity when they took in the lizard, the fish displays there are amazing, the people were very nice and informative even though I was just window shopping.

I feel the universe is pulling me toward Hampden. A good friend moved there earlier this year, she loves it. I love hearing of good people, good businesses in the city.

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ashalottagreyjoy t1_irf747d wrote

Hampden is absolutely lovely.

To be honest, if you feel drawn to Hampden save the $$$ and go to Remington.

You’ll be close enough to Hampden to enjoy all it has, but far enough away that you’ll actually be able to park your car near your house and won’t have to deal with the Christmas tourists on 34th St. :)

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Animanialmanac t1_irf9zyf wrote

Good advice, thank you, convenient parking is a plus. I’m close to retirement, torn between choosing a place well outside the city or a stable neighborhood in the city.

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iHeartCow OP t1_irh0npq wrote

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll definitely check them out, a lot of other places seems like dead ends.

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_neadlle t1_irg1oax wrote

Are you getting rid of the equipment too? I’d be interested in taking her 👀

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workact t1_ireswc3 wrote

What kind of turtle? got any pics?

Are they struggling because of costs or time involvement?

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iHeartCow OP t1_irh0i4h wrote

Just don’t have the time for it. The adults work long hours and my little sister thought she could handle it, but it became more than what she bargained for unfortunately.

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Obasan123 t1_irgvyde wrote

I can vouch for House of Tropicals. We bought a number of tropical fish from them as we were setting up a large (55 gallon) community tank. I recall them as being very caring about the outcome for the various fishes they sold--in terms of habits, getting along, food requirements, and so on. Very compassionate. Good for you for wanting to re-home the turtle.

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Flapperghast t1_irelzcd wrote

I believe the SPCA takes more than just dogs and cats.

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iHeartCow OP t1_irems0x wrote

I’m planning on calling them once they’re opened, but i know the humane society wont take her due to not being harford co. residents. Hopefully we won’t hit that dead end with the SPCA

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workact t1_irethhx wrote

Try BARCS too. they had a post several months ago about needing supplies for turtles, so they might take it as well.

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Flapperghast t1_irenl0u wrote

The one on Falls Rd may take her. Alternately, you can put up a Pets ad on Craigslist. Charging a rehoming fee should deter those with ill intent.

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TaterTotz8 t1_irgkkwi wrote

MD SPCA only takes cats and dogs so don’t bother calling, they will send you to BARCS

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workact t1_iretpc9 wrote

Its a long shot but you can also try /r/aquaswap

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TheBaltimoron t1_irgv86j wrote

Sounds like you're an amazing family 🙄

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Inner_Tadpole_7537 t1_irerspn wrote

How about the woods?

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bobcat7781 t1_iret9li wrote

Since the species is not specified, if it is not a native species this could be a bad to very bad idea for the turtle or the environment. And even if it is native, I'm not sure how well it would do after being captive, and I would be concerned about how well it would be ready for the approaching winter.

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anne_hollydaye t1_irfah18 wrote

I would expect a pet with substandard care, even if it is a native species, would NOT be prepared for the winter, and would die.

One that was bred in captivity will not be successful at survival in the wild.

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