Little RES Q facts for kids

Little RES Q is a special charity in Ontario, Canada, that helps pet turtles and other reptiles. It was the first charity in Ontario to focus on rescuing, caring for, and finding new homes for these animals. Their main goal is to stop people from letting their pet turtles go into the wild, which can be very harmful to local wildlife. Little RES Q also helps other reptiles like snakes and bearded dragons find safe and loving homes.

Little RES Q: Helping Reptiles Find Homes

Little RES Q works to rescue pet reptiles that people can no longer care for. They make sure these animals get the right care and then help them find new families. This important work prevents pet reptiles from being released into nature. When pet animals are released, they can harm local wildlife or struggle to survive on their own.

How Little RES Q Started

Little RES Q was founded in 2008 by Marc Ouellette. It began as a dedicated shelter just for aquatic turtles in Toronto, Ontario. Over the years, the organization has grown a lot.

Growing to Help More Animals

Today, Little RES Q has locations across Ontario and Quebec. They now accept most legal pet reptiles when they have space. This means they can help many different types of reptiles in need. Their work helps keep both pet animals and wild animals safe.

See also

• Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals