• Turkey is a Celebrity Pet at Party4Paws

    Join us this Sunday at Party4Paws in Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto from 2-3 for a special photobooth to celebrate Turkey’s big 3 0! Read more

  • Turkey and I Shine on CBC Gem’s Bestest Day Ever

    Turkey and I Shine on CBC Gem’s Bestest Day Ever

    I am so thrilled to announce that Turkey and I participated in the filming of a CBC Gem show called My Bestest Day Ever with My Best Friend. Turkey loves attention. She is thrilled at the very prospect at being queen for a day and that is exactly what happened. The lovely people who produce… Read more

  • Turkey the Turtle’s Classroom Adventure

    Turkey the Turtle’s Classroom Adventure

    Turkey is an odd turtle. She is curious, adventurous, loves attention, and adores meeting new people. I cannot emphasize just how unusual this is for a red eared slider turtle. They’re literally called sliders because they slide into the water when they get spooked or even an errant cloud interrupts their basking. Turkey’s wonderful personality… Read more

  • Join the Mission: Volunteer with Little RES Q Turtle Rescue in Ontario

    Join the Mission: Volunteer with Little RES Q Turtle Rescue in Ontario

    Volunteering has been such a life-changing experience…for both me and the turtles of Ontario. Read more

  • Turtles on Transit: A How-To Guide

    Turtles on Transit: A How-To Guide

    Learn more about how to travel with a turtle on local transit. Read more

  • Why are Red Eared Sliders considered Invasive?

    Why are Red Eared Sliders considered Invasive?

    The Red Eared Slider has the ability to out-perform many native turtles across the world. They have managed to adapt to the varied living conditions that they’re exposed to – from the harsh Canadian winters to the humid summers of Japan. In Ontario, they have put many of the endemic species at risk and their… Read more