| Abbreviation | resq |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2008 |
| Type | Animal welfare organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Rescue, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
Region served | Ontario Canada |
Official language | English |
| Leader | Marc Ouellette |
Staff | 3 |
| Website | Little RES Q |
Little RES Q (also known as resq) is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and relocation of pet turtles in an attempt to keep them from being released into the wild. They provide a better option for those who, for one reason or another, cannot take care of their pet turtles anymore.
History
editFounded in 2008 by Marc Ouellette, the rescue started as a dedicated aquatic turtle shelter in Toronto Ontario and has since grown to have locations across Ontario and Quebec and now accepts in most legal reptiles as space permits.
Members
editPresident: Marc Ouellette
Vice President: Jess King
Treasurer: Elizabeth Simple
References
edit- Scarborough apartment a haven for abandoned turtles
- Partnerships help save animals' lives
- Turtle’s 20-Year Torment Terminated
- Audrey spent the first 20 years of her life living in a bucket
- Trending Now: Audrey the turtle joins social media
- Tartaruga passa 20 anos em balde e vira exemplo de superação no Facebook
- Audrey the turtle gets second chance at life after spending first 20 years in a bucket
- Interview with Reptile Apartment
- Bell Employee Newsletter-In the spotlight
- What can you do to help stop the spread of invasive species in Ontario?
- Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation
- Turtle Resources
- KTTC would like to give a round of applause to three generous donors
- KTTC's Don’t Shop – Adopt
- A pet turtle is a serious commitment
External links
editSee also
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Category:Animal welfare organizations based in Canada, Category:Nonprofit organization, Category:Canada, Category:Toronto, Category:Ontario