Baby Rescue Turtle with Crushed Shell

[jwolfe152]

well even if you don't have much time, maybe you could keep animals overnight for whatever reason, or be a foster owner for a week or however long you wished, or maybe just cleaning supplies or food. i know the shelters here appreciate any help someone wants to give even if its not time at the shelter and either supplies, food, or cash to pay for other things. i really wish i could help at the shelter close to the house but im pretty much full time taking care of someone and don't get much (not that i need anything considering who it is) out of it.

[d_virginiana]

Derpy went to the Turtle Rescue today. I asked, and they said I can call and ask for updates on him. I volunteered to do therapy and rehab for him once he can be released from the hospital. Since he's got some nerve damage, I also said I'd be willing to provide a permanent home if he can't be released into the wild.

I'll post updates as I get them.

[guidofatherof5]

Derpy went to the Turtle Rescue today. I asked, and they said I can call and ask for updates on him. I volunteered to do therapy and rehab for him once he can be released from the hospital. Since he's got some nerve damage, I also said I'd be willing to provide a permanent home if he can't be released into the wild.

I'll post updates as I get them.

Prayers going out to Derby.

[jwolfe152]

wow that good that got her in this quick hopefully they will let you do the therapy and for her

[d_virginiana]

wow that good that got her in this quick hopefully they will let you do the therapy and for her

I have experience with rehabbing eastern box turtles, as well as a lot of general experience with 'special needs' reptiles like my blind garter and the pacman with neurological issues. I let them know about that, as well as the progress he's made in just a few days (like most of the necrotic tissue sloughing and being replaced by healthier pink tissue) and they said I could definitely rehab him once he's stable enough.

They were also very happy to hear that I'd be willing to be a permanent home, especially after seeing the nerve damage.

[jwolfe152]

thats great news i hope he gets his surgery soon and gets through it with no problems

[d_virginiana]

I got a call from the rescue yesterday saying he was ready to be released! I guess fixing his shell allowed the nerve damage to repair itself. We're picking him up on Monday and driving him back to his home territory next weekend

[guidofatherof5]

Very cool. Glad the little guy got some help. Thanks for caring.

[mikem]

That's great news! Glad you were able to get him help!

[gibble888]

Good for you!