Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre

We've teamed up with Plantables! Help us raise money and fill your garden with organic fruits & veggies! Pre-order your plants, stay safe, and avoid the crowds by having plants delivered to your door at just the right time to plant! No garden? No problem! Most plants are also happy in containers. Plants are grown in Lambton Shores, Ontario. 10% of sales made with our code - TURTLEPOND - will support animal care at the centre. Check out this infographic for details, or go straight to Plantables.ca. They have an excellent FAQ page that should answer any questions you may have. Don't forget to enter our code, TURTLEPOND, before checking out. Happy dreaming and planning!

The barn is filling up and looking great! Here's an update from volunteer, Cathy, about the "Fill the Barn" Campaign. For details and/or to donate, visit https://www.canadahelps.org//p/fill-the-barn-for-wildlife/ The Hogs have returned from school and are back in the barn - new hogs Della, Jane, Rhoda and Renee. Now it’s time to introduce the Tarini family: welcome to Rick, Christine, Sydney, Christina, Joey, Jake, Charlotte, Ellie and Noah. Hello and thank you to: Mark and Char with a birthday greeting to the amazing mom Jackie; Bear cubs Larry and Ellen., and special wolf Bob W! Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre thanks you for realizing HOW MUCH WE NEED YOU. With Scout Heff

The volunteers at Turtle Pond are currently caring for over 100 animals waiting for a spring release. Like these two cedar waxwings that missed their fall migration. One has recovered from injuries sustained from a window strike. The other needed time to molt out damaged and underdeveloped feathers. These gentle, social birds are enjoying a wide variety of fresh fruits, especially blackberries, while waiting for the summer weather to return.

We did not expect to have a turtle as one of our first admissions of 2021. This young common snapping turtle was brought in by a well intentioned person who attempted to care for it after it hatched over 16 months ago. The yearling arrived weak and extremely underweight and his eyes were swollen shut due to nutritional deficiencies. Happily, after weeks of care, including a thorough exam by Dr. Nicole, the little snapper began to respond to treatment. His eyesight returned and shortly afterwards so did his appetite. Fish are his favorite. Way to go little one!!

Good morning everyone. We are looking for help with transport for an injured woodpecker in Englehart. We have a driver willing to travel from Sudbury towards Englehart but hoping to find someone travelling from Englehart down towards hwy 17 to meet up with her today. If anyone can help, please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you all for your continued support.

If you thought baby turtles couldn’t get any cuter, think again. Research from the University of Toronto has found that baby snapping turtle hatchlings produce sounds including clicks and squeaks. The discovery that hatchling snapping turtles produce vocalizations opens up questions about turtle social behaviour, an oft-neglected subject in reptile biology. http://cottagelife.com//snapping-turtle-vocalizations-and/

Update: Unfortunately ride no longer required. Hello all, Another Snowy owl in critical condition requires transport from Field ( Hwy 17 east) to Sudbury area as soon as possible. If anyone is available to assist please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

We're participating in the Ontario Wildlife Rescue fundraising calendar initiative again this year! All profits support animal care at Turtle Pond. 2021 wall calendars are now available from the centre for $18 each. The calendars feature photos of wild animals from 24 wildlife centres from across Ontario. All of them were cared for and released back into the wild. The dimensions are 8.5 x 11 (11 x 17 when open). You can pick up your calendar from the centre on weekdays after 4 p.m. or during the day on weekends (2882 Vern Drive, Val Caron - centre is at the end of the driveway). Cash preferred. You can also find them at Tail Blazers (Four Corners beside RBC), Pet Value (Southridge Mall), Land and Sea Aquatics (463 Falconbridge Rd (New Sudbury). Thanks for your support!

Sorry gang. We’re having issues with our tshirt fundraiser. We will repost the link once it’s working properly.

Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre volunteers have been busy caring for the over 700 wildlife admissions so far in 2020. A mangy fox is one example of a typical admission. We have had numerous foxes infested with this burrowing mite this year. This debilitating condition causes hair loss, thickening and crusting of the skin and intense itchiness. Secondary conditions such as infections of open sores and eyes as well as heavy infestations of intestinal parariites are also common. Li...kely, mange IS treatable and the vast majority of our mange admissions have fully recovered. Support from northern communities continues to be paramount in allowing us to continue to treat our local wildlife. Wild animals that otherwise would have nowhere to go for help. Please consider donating to our cause. We are now a registered charity which now allows us to issue tax receipts. We accept etransfers at [email protected] and on our website http://turtlepondwc.com . See more

Update: Ride found. Owl delivered this morning. Thank you to all responders. Hello wildlife supporters. There is an injured owl in Timmins that needs transport to us asap. If you can help please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

A NORTHERN PATIENT Arriving all the way from Sudbury, Ontario this beautiful fox is recovering from both a fractured leg and arm! It is assumed he was hit by a... car but quick acting rescuers got him to Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre in Sudbury. They engaged a local vet hospital to splint his legs and then had him transported to SOH for further assessment and care. There is a long rehab ahead for this guy but so far, he is enjoying a plentiful supply of food and the comfort of a safe place to hide. Here's hoping the weeks ahead will bring continued healing and improvement. https://www.shadesofhope.ca/donate.html See more

Update: Transport has been arranged. Thank you to Denise and Dale - yet again. Also appreciate all the responses We are very grateful for the community support. We sent two Great Horned owelettes to the Owl Foundation for care earlier this year. They are now ready for release and need transport from Barrie to our centre. We are looking for someone that would be able to help with this transfer over the next week or do. If you can offer your services, please text Gloria at 705-691-0433.

Many thanks to all involved for this donation of eggs for our wild clients! It’s greatly appreciated.

Update: Ride found. Thanks for all the wonderful responses A Great Horned Owl in the Timmins area needs a ride to our centre asap. It is not in great condition and needs intervention quickly. If you are available to help please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

Our kind & crafty volunteers Karen and Dante have made some items to sell in support of Turtle Pond! They contributed some handmade bird houses and feeders to our online auction in the spring as well, and we’re so grateful to have them in our corner. Thanks, guys! https://m.facebook.com/Turtle-Pond-Wildlife-Center-Christmas-Fundraiser-105887794630394/

Update: Ride found. Thank you Christa. We have an injured bird in Timmins needing a ride to the Sudbury area. Anyone willing to help please text or call Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

Ride found. Thank you Alicia. Good morning wildlife supporters. We have a young fox that requires surgery after being struck by a car. He needs to be transported to a facility that has access to a veterinarian that can perform this specialized surgery. If anyone is available to transport this little one to Shades of Hope in Pefferlaw please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you very much.

A raccoon story. We have taken in dozens of orphaned raccoons this season. A typical scenario resulting in orphans is mom being trapped and relocated. Several days later the hungry babies are discovered. Please spread the message that raccoons frequenting sheds, garages and other outbuildings in the spring are usually moms with babies. Please contact Turtle Pond for advice when conflicts with raccoons occur. Thank you to our one of our 2020 interns, Melodie, for putting this beautiful video together. Enjoy.

Update: Ride found. Thank you Kyla. Good morning everyone. We have an injured blue jay in North Bay that requires help. If anyone is willing to transport this guy to us in Sudbury please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you and have a great weekend. Stay safe.

Update: A kind person driving from N.Bay to Sudbury this evening offered to take a passenger Thank you Randi. Ride urgently needed for an injured bird in North Bay. If anyone is travelling today from North Bay to Sudbury area or available to take a drive please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

Update #2: Ride found for songbird on Manitoulin. Thank you all!! Update: Ride found for the raccoons. Still looking for ride from Gore Bay to Sudbury area. Hello supporters. We are looking for several rides for critters today. 1. We have 3 baby raccoons that require transport to Aspen Valley in Rousseau ( east of Parry Sound).... 2. An injured fledgling cedar waxwing from Gore Bay to Sudbury area. Anyone interested in taking a road trip today please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you for helping us help wildlife.

Update: Ride no longer required:( It is gull season. As the young inexperienced gulls become more independent they sometimes run into trouble. This sub-adult Herring Gull became injured after becoming tangled in a fence in Timmins. If anyone is willing to help transport this poor bird from Timmins to Sudbury, please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

Hello everyone. An injured juvenile ring billed gull needs a ride from Timmins to our centre. Anyone willing to assist with transport please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Your support is an important part of helping our wildlife.

Update: unfortunatly the request for transport is no longer needed. Both the loon and hare succumbed to their injuries. Thank you so much Jackie for standing at the ready with an offer to transport. More Critters in Timmins need transport to Sudbury. There is a loon and a snowshoe hare leveret that require care. Anyone interested in helping get these animals to us please text or call Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

The first turtle egg of the season is hatching. We are so excited!! We currently have Blandings turtle, common snapping turtle, midland painted turtle and a few map turtle eggs in our incubator. Most of the eggs were harvested from deceased female turtles that were fatally injured by motor vehicles. We are hopeful that over the next few months we will have over 50 new hatchlings.

A Bird similar to this photo (it's called a Sora) in Timmins has a leg injury that needs tending. If anyone is available to help transport this little one from Timmins to the Sudbury area please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you for your support.

Anyone travelling from North Bay to Sudbury willing to take a passenger? This young crow has a wing issue that requires medical attention. If willing to transport please text Gloria at 705-691-0433.

2nd update: Ride found. Tag team effort. Thank you all. Update: A bunny in N Bay also needs transport. Rescuer willing to help pay for gas!! Good morning everyone. We have another request for transport for an injured bird in North Bay. The rescuer is willing to meet someone in Verner unless there is someone travelling from North Bay. If you can help get this bird to us at Turtle Pond please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thanks again for your continued support.

Update: The bird has hitched a ride thanks to several volunteers. Thank you to all that responded. The birds have been keeping us busy. We have another raptor in trouble. The rescuer is in New Liskeard and willing to travel to Field today. If there is anyone that could take the ride to Field to transfer to Sudbury, please text Gloria at 705-691-0433.

Update: The owl is on its way. Thank you Colleen. This little beauty has a fractured wing that requires specialized surgery at the Owl Foundation. We are looking for a ride to Barry to meet up with a second volunteer transporter. The owl must reach Barrie by noon so it can arrive at the facility before closing. Anyone available to drive this young Great Horned owl, please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

Update: The goose reached our centre last night thanks to the unrelenting efforts of Bleu. Thank you to all that responded. Another poor goose needs transport from Little Current to Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre. If anyone can take the drive or willing to meet someone part way please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

Update:. The goose is on route thanks to our heros Denise and Dale. You guys rock!! *Urgent ride needed to Shades of Hope in Pefferlaw* Today we had a call about a goose that had been struck by an arrow. Our volunteer Judy went out on a literal ‘wild goose chase’ and after finding someone with a canoe, she was able to capture them in the reeds (the goose was on the water and still able to fly short distances). ... The arrow unfortunately had broken their femur which will need a surgical repair we can’t do here in Sudbury. We are currently looking for an urgent ride for them from Sudbury to Shades of Hope in Pefferlaw. The surgery needs to happen as soon as possible for the best outcome. Please call or text Gloria if you can help 705-691-0433

We have an update about our bottle drive fundraiser thanks to some super great people: Heather, Carol, Gisele, Stewart, Andy, Anthony, Marybeth, as well as folks in Lively, Copper Cliff, Val Caron, Hanmer and Sudbury. We reached our goal of $830, but since the incubator price is in USD, we are continuing with the bottle drive until we have enough to purchase the incubator. Thank you again, and please give our volunteer, Cathy, a call (or text) at 705-562-2336 if you have empties to contribute towards this project.

Thank you all Ride found. A young eagle in delicate condition requires transport from Val Caron to Aurora area (destined for Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge).... If you know of anyone willing to transport to Pefferlaw ( Shades of Hope) or along Hwy. 69 to Port Severn area please contact Gloria (call or text) 705-691-0433. Thank you. See more

Update: Ride secured. Thanks to Stacy and family. Looking for transport for an injured gull located in Kagawong, Manitoulin Island. If anyone is heading to Sudbury from the island and don't mind taking an extra passenger, please contact Gloria ( call or text) at 705-691-0433. Thank you.

Update: No longer require a ride. Thank you. Yet another ride needed for a hit by car weasel in Gore Bay. If anyone can help transport this little one to the Sudbury area please text Gloria at 705-691-0433. Thank you very much.

Interested in volunteering with Turtle Pond? We are currently looking for animal care volunteers to help on weekday evenings and anytime on the weekends. Please click the link to sign up: http://bttr.im/2b4vc