I believe the SPCA takes more than just dogs and cats.

I’m planning on calling them once they’re opened, but i know the humane society wont take her due to not being harford co. residents. Hopefully we won’t hit that dead end with the SPCA

Barcs might be able to help.

The one on Falls Rd may take her. Alternately, you can put up a Pets ad on Craigslist. Charging a rehoming fee should deter those with ill intent.

Wet Pets in Essex may be able to help

House of Tropicals in Glen Burnie accepts and rehabs reptiles. People near me left a lizard in the empty house when they moved. Someone took it to House of Tropicals.

How about the woods?

What kind of turtle? got any pics?

Are they struggling because of costs or time involvement?

This is the worst advice. It's a death sentence.

Since the species is not specified, if it is not a native species this could be a bad to very bad idea for the turtle or the environment. And even if it is native, I'm not sure how well it would do after being captive, and I would be concerned about how well it would be ready for the approaching winter.

Try BARCS too. they had a post several months ago about needing supplies for turtles, so they might take it as well.

Its a long shot but you can also try /r/aquaswap

I hope you never own pets.

House of Tropicals is a great answer. The woman who co-owns this is also the owner of Have Fun Be Lucky in Hampden, if it’s still the same owners.

Lovely people.

BARCs will help. They have no limitations on surrendered animals.

Right now they’re actually running an awareness program for their non-cat and non-dog adoptable animals. :)

I’m not a fan of reptiles, I went to House of Tropicals out of curiosity when they took in the lizard, the fish displays there are amazing, the people were very nice and informative even though I was just window shopping.

I feel the universe is pulling me toward Hampden. A good friend moved there earlier this year, she loves it. I love hearing of good people, good businesses in the city.

Hampden is absolutely lovely.

To be honest, if you feel drawn to Hampden save the $$$ and go to Remington.

You’ll be close enough to Hampden to enjoy all it has, but far enough away that you’ll actually be able to park your car near your house and won’t have to deal with the Christmas tourists on 34th St. :)

Good advice, thank you, convenient parking is a plus. I’m close to retirement, torn between choosing a place well outside the city or a stable neighborhood in the city.

I would expect a pet with substandard care, even if it is a native species, would NOT be prepared for the winter, and would die.

One that was bred in captivity will not be successful at survival in the wild.

Yes, BARCS accepts all animals. The do-it-yourself rehoming service they and SPCA partner with is only for dogs and cats, so surrendering your turtle would be the option (https://www.barcs.org/programs/give-up-a-pet/)

Are you getting rid of the equipment too? I’d be interested in taking her 👀

MD SPCA only takes cats and dogs so don’t bother calling, they will send you to BARCS

Sounds like you're an amazing family 🙄

I can vouch for House of Tropicals. We bought a number of tropical fish from them as we were setting up a large (55 gallon) community tank. I recall them as being very caring about the outcome for the various fishes they sold--in terms of habits, getting along, food requirements, and so on. Very compassionate. Good for you for wanting to re-home the turtle.

My house

Just don’t have the time for it. The adults work long hours and my little sister thought she could handle it, but it became more than what she bargained for unfortunately.

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll definitely check them out, a lot of other places seems like dead ends.

Thanks I’ll check with Barcs too, it’s nice to know they can take in other animals too.