Help the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre

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Globally turtles and tortoises are facing challenges from illegal collection, for food and pet trades, habitat loss, increased predation, pollution, and growing networks of roads.

Seven of the eight species have been identified by COSEWIC (the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) as being at risk in Ontario. Most turtle populations are declining and unless drastic measures are taken, scientists fear that several species may disappear from our province.

Since June of 2002 the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre has been saving injured native turtles (mostly from vehicle accidents) and releasing them back into their natural habitat. The Centre is located in Peterborough, Ontario and is a registered Canadian Charity.

Your gift can help us purchase medical treatment, tanks, food, and supplies. You can safely donate through our account at the CanadaHelps.org website. We are a registered Canadian charity so you will receive a tax receipt when you donate to the KTTC.

1. Operating a turtle hospital

2. Creating an appreciation of Ontario’s native turtles

3. Increasing our impact through partnerships and professional cooperation