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Little RES Q

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

Founded 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

President: Marc Ouellette
Vice President: Jess King
Treasurer: Elizabeth Simple

References

• 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

• Little RES Q
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
• Turtle Tally
• Ontario Nature
• Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre

See also

• Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Category:Animal welfare organizations based in Canada, Category:Nonprofit organization, Category:Canada, Category:Toronto, Category:Ontario