Take a cue from a turtle’s life and slow down for this day. Many turtles live for decades. They are a delightful creature. Unfortunately, there are some turtles who aren’t treated well and need to be adopted by compassionate humans on Turtle Adoption Day.

Turtle Adoption Day was founded in 2011. It began with a blog post by Christine Shaw about turtle adoption. The day has expanded to include more people from more places around the world.

Many turtle species, including the painted terrapin and the radiated tortoise are in danger or endangered. They need your help to ensure their survival. Many conservation groups are trying to help them!

Turtle Adoption Day is a day that focuses on local turtles in need, and is different from World Turtle Day. It’s celebrated every May 23.

Turtle Adoption Day also involves rescuing turtles in the area who are looking for homes. People sometimes adopt a turtle as a pet, but then find it difficult to care for. The turtles can then be adopted by local families and individuals.

Turtle Adoption Day reminds us that these adorable little creatures are in great need. It’s also a chance to spread awareness!

These are some ideas to observe and celebrate Turtle Adoption Day

Many people find turtles to be wonderful pets. They require care and love, but they can be more manageable than other pets. Do some research about your pet to determine what their needs are and how you should take care of them.

If you are still interested, go to your local animal rescue shelter and ask about possible opportunities to adopt turtles. If one is correct, the staff at the shelter should be able to assist you. If there aren’t any turtles available immediately, you might be able to get your name added to a waiting list.

Are you not ready to adopt a turtle as your pet? That’s okay! You have many other options to get involved in Turtle Adoption Day. Consider donating to an organization that supports turtle conservation, especially if you are aware that certain types of turtles are at risk.

Turtle Conservation Fund, Turtle Conservancy and Turtle Foundation are just some of the many organizations working to make turtles around the world live better lives.