Turtle Rescue of NC

01/28/2025

Exciting Changes for NC Wildlife Rehab in 2025!!

As we welcome 2025, NC Wildlife Rehab (NCWR) is evolving with fresh ideas and a renewed mission to help native wildlife and support fellow wildlife rehabilitators.

With 45 years of combined experience, NCWR will be led by Ruby Davis, a wildlife biologist/environmental scientist and the state’s first licensed RVS rehabilitator, and Dr. Laura Lathan, a veterinarian with 30 years of experience, including 15 years working with wildlife. Both are dedicated to caring for wildlife and supporting the rehabilitator community.

NCWR primarily accepts trauma patients and specific species that they specialize in, and offers advanced medical care like mobile x-rays, surgeries and integrative therapies. We also extend mentorship and resources to fellow rehabilitators.

Operated entirely by volunteers and funded by donations, NCWR and other rehabbers work out of passion, not for recognition. Our goal is to care for wildlife, support each other, and educate the public.

In 2025, we’ll also highlight the hard work of other rehabilitators and organizations, sharing their stories and encouraging support for their efforts. Together, we can make a difference for our wildlife!

01/14/2025

Although our new admissions drop significantly in the winter it is one of the most expensive times of the year for us! Why?

Electricity costs! ⚡️ Our facility is located on our property, in a separate building from our home solely for the animals. This means it has its own power bills! In the winter it is not uncommon for these to run $300/month for all the heaters, lights, filters, washer/dryer. We desperately need your help to be able to continue to do this work for the animals who need us! Can’t donate? Please share with your friends! Even $5 would make a huge impact for our small non-profit! Or you can call Union Power and give PowerBucks directly to the account (minimum of $25 required by them)

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01/05/2025

Somebody looks like they were enjoying dinner today! 😂 Truly nothing cuter than a messy turtle face.
As the cold weather approaches we are staying warm and toasty in our tropical reptile haven!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Turtle Rescue of North Carolina. We thought we were done for the year, but we were wrong. This tiny baby common snapping turtle (weighing in at only 8 grams) is now our last intake of the year! We aren’t sure why this little guy was out in the middle of winter, but there was construction and deforestation happening behind the house he was found at, leading us to believe he may have been dug up from his brumation spot. The little guy has what we suspect to be head trauma causing him to circle when walking and an abscess on his neck. We are sending him all the biggest well wishes for healing in the new year! ❤️‍🩹

12/23/2024

Although we are not new to rescue, Turtle Rescue of NC was formed this year beginning of June 2024 to fill a need we saw in our community! We just finished our end of year reporting and we are thrilled to report that we rescued 121 reptiles in the past 6 months of operation, including the 36 turtles and 2 snakes that are overwintering with us awaiting release in the spring or adoption. We couldn't do the work we do without YOU, our loyal supporters. Thank you for helping us help them!

12/22/2024

Thursday we received a text for help from a fellow rehabber at WRoC about a very injured rat snake. The caller was unable to catch him as he got away from her into a large pile of rocks. An awesome volunteer named Kate, that we connected with through CWR’s snake relocators group, jumped into action to help this guy knowing he likely wouldn’t survive the upcoming cold weather in his condition. Carefully moving these large rocks to access this guy was no easy feat, but she persisted and got this guy to help! We are so grateful for everyone that helped and played a part in getting this baby safe!

He/she has a very long journey ahead to recovery from injury and unfortunately is also suffering from snake fungal disease. She/he may be non releasable due to the large injury and locations of missing scales, depending upon how it impacts her/his ability to shed. Meaning this big fella/gal will possibly require permanent placement, which has already been offered by Kate whom has fallen head over heels for this big friendly noodle in the event it is required!

The cost to get this snake back to health will not be small. She/he will likely be with us for several months undergoing treatment having an antifungal implant placed, antibiotics, pain medications, and of course food, and housing while in care. If you are able to donate to help cover her care we would be forever grateful!

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12/11/2024

12/03/2024

This we are asking if you are able to help support our mission to help NC’s native turtles and reptiles.

We are currently overwintering 34 reptiles in the clinic this winter and that means lots of lights heaters and food to keep them happy and healthy. Whether you can give $5 or $500, every bit makes an impact!

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12/01/2024

Good morning from some of our aquatic turtle crew enjoying their nice toasty basking spot indoors during this frigid NC weather. 🥶 pictured here are Myrtle, Timmy, and one of our newest turtle friends that still needs a name. She is the smaller turtle on the top of the ramp. Help us name her! Any suggestions?

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to your family from ours! May your day be abundant with blessings!

We are so thankful for our wonderful supporters that make the work we do possible!

11/18/2024

What a wonderful whirlwind of a weekend we had! A HUGE Thank you to everyone who came and visited us (and especially Fluffy, our resident Sulcata Tortoise) at the Wonders of Wildlife event! We had an amazing time teaching about wildlife rehab and one of the ways we help fix turtle shells to the next generation of wildlife warriors! The kids all did such a great job!! Fluffy had an amazing time getting all the attention and of course his favorite romaine lettuce treats all day!! 💚

11/02/2024

While we are now mainly a turtle/reptile rescue, we are also licensed for small mammals. Currently we have the great honor of housing two adorable groundhogs here for prerelease for our friends at Wildlife Rescue of Charlotte. Today we dumped a bunch of new leaves in for enrichment and this fella wasted no time gathering them up for his nest! Seeing these magnificent critters engage in their natural behaviors makes us so happy! Plus it’s suuuper cute 😉 lol

10/31/2024

Help! We currently have 28 turtles in care, many of whom will be with us all winter! We need worms/insects/fish for the patients and residents we currently have in care! We have added lots of options to our wishlist! Anything helps! If you can't donate please SHARE! Thank you!!

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10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from all of us at Turtle Rescue of North Carolina! Please stay safe while out trick or treating tonight and since it’s still warm out, as always- keep an eye out for our reptile friends!

10/25/2024

LOTS OF BIG NEWS!! "Freckles", as we have been calling her, is finally able to eat larger dubia roaches!!!! She came to us as an owner surrender with a pretty gnarly case of mouth rot and alot of stuck shed causing her to lose the tips of most of her toes. After a round of antibiotics, and lots of TLC she's back on the mend and feeling brand new! She will be available for adoption in the upcoming months once she is fully healed and shedding completely on her own.

Also, We have officially received our 501(c)(3) approval!! This means your donations are now tax deductible!! We receive zero government funding and are mostly funded out of our own pockets, with the occasional donation from finders dropping off injured animals for help. We relying on the generosity of our supporters, like you, to help us care for these sweet faces in need.
If you're able to help send an item to help our over wintered reptiles stay warm, comfy, and fed this winter we would really appreciate anything!

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