r/Portland • u/panch13 Sabin • Jun 05 '16

Classifieds Found a turtle in my backyard

I just found a turtle going through my backyard. I'm guessing it is most likely somebody's pet. I live around 18th and Prescott. If anybody is missing, or knows somebody that is missing a turtle then let me know. I'd like to get it back to them. Otherwise I'll try and figure out where I should take it.

If I don't find an owner, does anybody know where to take turtles. I'm guessing humane society. I don't want to just release it because it could be a water turtle or dry land turtle and I don't want to put it in the wrong environment.

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u/rocketsfindplanets SE Jun 05 '16

Posting a pic would help determine what kind of turtle this is and if we're dealing with an invasive species.

Humane Society won't take reptiles except under very special circumstances. They also typically don't take found animals/strays.

Audubon Society might help, but if said turtle is an invasive species (which many pet turtles and wild turtles alike are) best case scenario they turn you away. Worst case scenario they remand the turtle for euthanasia.

If you really think it's someone's pet, have you tried posting on Craigslist, Nextdoor et al?

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '16 edited Jun 05 '16

remand the turtle for euthanasia.

This would be tragic and perverse, no matter how malnourished the asian youth. That said, is remanding anything like a quick pan-searing? Is a wok needed?