Turtle Rescue League

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Turtle Rescue League

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and one of New England's largest native turtle rescues
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We offer wild turtle rehabilitation services, educational courses, and non-native pet turtle placement and adoption services. We are open 24/7 to injured turtle emergencies, and Monday-Friday for pet turtle cases.

08/30/2026

Don't forget to stop by and say hi to us at Booth 11 today at the 6th Annual Monarch Festival! You can visit the gorgeous pollinator garden, or visit any of the other amazing booths💚🐢

08/29/2026

Reminder everyone: We will be at the annual Monarch Festival put on by the Mahoosuc Land Trust! We hope to see you all at Valentine farm. If you join us, make sure to pop by booth 11 to say hello to some of our educational ambassadors and support the rescue!🐢🦋

08/27/2026

Have you heard?

We are partnering with Klems, located in Spencer, MA, for their fundraising event on Saturday, September 12th from 8 am-8 pm!

All you have to do is show this flyer on your phone, have a printed copy or used code TRL at checkout! Klems will donate 10% of the receipt price for qualifying purchases to the Turtle Rescue League. This can be used for in-store and online purchases! This is a great way to shop for household and pet needs, as well as outdoor and camping supplies. Shop for what you need and benefit the rescue at the same time!

08/25/2026

Turtle community members, we need your help! Nesting season is over, but freshwater turtle migration is not! This means new patients are still coming in, like 2026-178!

His current injuries include multiple fractures, and as you can see below, he is missing some of his shell. A turtle's shell is made up of living tissue, with blood vessels and nerves. These injuries are painful and will take time to repair the fractures. He has a long journey ahead and could use your support.

To help patients like 178, click on the link below and donate. As a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit clinic, every donation ensures we have the medication and supplies needed to treat all of our patients.

Link to donate: https://turtlerescueleague.org/donate/

08/23/2026

Looking for a way to support us? We are partnering with Klems located in Spencer MA, for their fundraising event on Saturday September 12th from 8-8pm. All you have to do is show the flyer below on your phone or have a printed copy at check out. If you purchase online, use code TRL! Klems will in turn donate 10% of qualifying purchases receipt price to the Turtle Rescue League. This is for in store and online purchases! This is a great way to shop for your normal household and pet needs and benefit the rescue at the same time! 💚

08/21/2026

Any day now the cutest time of our season will be here, when hatchlings emerge from their nests! The first freshwater turtle hatchlings could be here any day. Most emerge between late August and early October. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite hatchling tips and facts!

Turtles are a precocial species, meaning they are born with the ability to care for themselves. They can walk, swim, and hunt on their own from the minute they hatch. If you come across a hatchling, know that it’s safe, even if you think there aren’t any water sources nearby. They can sense water in ways we can’t! They are born with amazing instincts, so unless they are crossing a road or are injured, please leave them where you found them.

Do not bring hatchlings home as pets, or keep them over winter. These young turtles are born with the skills needed to survive in their natural habitats, and they play an important role in their local ecosystems.

Keep an eye out to learn more about how freshwater turtles are stewards of their habitats, even hatchlings! To support our mission, please visit the Linktree in our stories, bio or the comments below.💚🐢

08/19/2026

What better way to spend a Wednesday than to see Alvin and his little leaf?

Alvin is one of this season's patients. He is healing wonderfully, and his shy but curious personality is one that is hard not to love. We hope this moment brings you as much joy as it does us!

08/17/2026

We’re kicking off the week with some behind the scenes photos of our turtles and the work we do. From patient intakes and releases to our ambassadors, a glimpse of filming, and, of course, Marshmallow eating! If you want to see more behind-the-scenes moments, let us know below!💚

If you haven’t met us before, we’re Turtle Rescue League. A 501 (c) (3) nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation clinic that specializes in wild turtles of Massachusetts. Our mission is to keep turtles a part of the future, not a thing of the past. Every turtle that comes into our clinic receives the best care possible so it can return to the wild where they belong.

Every patient is different, and we do our best to share as many of their stories as we can. By doing so, we hope to connect with our community, spread education, and advocate for our local turtles. If you’d like to join us, check out our stories or bio for our Linktree.

08/14/2026

Have you ever wondered what a tortoise tea party looked like? Look no further! With lettuce and snack options of blueberries or hibiscus flowers, which do you think they chose?

Peppi, Mittens, and Boots are some of the resident tortoises at our rescue! Our clinic patients are native turtles, but sometimes we have non native turtles and even tortoises end up as patients in our clinic. We are currently not taking in any pet surrenders, but we will accept photos or stories of your wonderful pets in the comments!🐢

08/12/2026

Happy Wednesday! This year, Turtle Rescue League is celebrating the “Year of the Snapping Turtle.” We are committed to dispelling myths and educating communities about this keystone species.

Last year, 45% of our patients were common snapping turtles. This year, we are seeing similar numbers, often with more severe injuries. We invite you to join our mission to ensure turtles remain part of the future, not a thing of the past. Advocacy is essential, especially for common snapping turtles, as persistent myths and fears follow them. This can cause hesitation to help, and delay in care.

To support this effort, we have special shirts to raise funds for the snapping turtles that help keep our waterways clean! You can support this mission by visiting the Linktree in our bio and clicking on our Bonfire store. You can also sign up for membership to receive event updates or become a Patron for monthly giving. By working together, we can protect our native freshwater turtles and the waterways we cherish.💚

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Southbridge, MA
01550

Website

https://turtlerescueleague.org/emergencies/can-no-longer-care-for-pet-turtle/, https://turtlerescueleague.org/donate/, h

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