05/23/2026
A few weeks ago, Liberty Animal Control Officer Harris, received a call after hours about a turtle that had been left at Petco with an blunt force trauma injury, perhaps from being run over. Unfortunately, this little guy was unable to be rehabilitated due to his injuries.
To honor him and to celebrate National Turtle Day we wanted to share some resources in our area that can often help with sick or injured wildlife, including Firefly's Wildlife Rescue, Wild Souls Wildlife Rescue and Rehab, and Lakeside Nature Center of KC.
Turtles become very active April through early July and are most likely to be seen crossing the road looking for mates, foraging, and searching for a nest. Turtles and Tortoises should never be removed from the wild unless they are sick or injured, and should be done so by a licensed rehabilitation expert.
Remember, if you see a turtle in the road, pick it up and carry it in the direction it was traveling. Always hold a turtle like a hamburger to protect its spine and NEVER remove an animal that is not sick or injured.
