Wednesday, September 21, 2016

I helped save a sea turtle!

Last night we went for our usual evening beach walk and happened to meet a lovely lady and her sweet little schnauzer dog named Maisy. She asked us if we had seen the turtle wedged under the rocks and INSTANTLY Mom and I went on alert. By time we walked over to where it was there were a few more people gathered around talking about putting it back into the water.  I went straight into my Bark Ranger roll and woofed VERY LOUDLY - of coarse Mom had to interpret as not everyone talks dog (can you believe that!!)  Through Mom I told them that people are not allowed to touch or move turtles and that as it had been there since the last high tide - some 8 hours earlier - it was probably severely dehydrated. We also didn't know if the turtle was sick or injured and in need of medical treatment. The little turtle was only about 1 foot long and was a beautiful little Hawksbill. 

Silly Mom had left her phone in the car as it had looked like it was going to rain so while we kept watch another lady went to call the Base Police.  They came very quickly and checked the little turtle - it was still flapping it's flippers so we knew it alive. They in turn called the turtle rescue and as luck would have it -  one of the police officers actually volunteers with the turtle rescue and he told everyone I WAS RIGHT  - that we shouldn't touch it and that we did the right thing calling them.  Sadly we had to leave before the turtle rescue came (it was still very hot and Mom was worried about us over heating) but the police said they would stay there and wait. The little turtle will no doubt spend the next few week recovering at the turtle rescue center.

Mom was so proud of ME for doing my bark ranger duties so well that when we got home I not only got a Frosty Paw - but 2 cookies as well !!!!!  Bark Ranger Reilly at your service :)
Little turtle wedged under the rock
Baby Hawksbill Turtle
Our new friend Maisey
Leaving the turtle well protected :)

33 comments:

  1. oh that was so super fabulous to rescue the little sea turtle... hugs to the bestest park&beach rangers, to your mom, the lady with the phone and your base police....

    ReplyDelete
  2. AWESOME!!! So many people don't realize that sea turtles and marine mammals aren't to be touched or moved. We came upon a dead dolphin on the beach last year. People were standing around and we made sure someone had called the stranding team and that everyone knew they couldn't touch the dolphin. Reilly you and mom did stellar work! People just want to help. They appreciate knowing the right way to do that! People who don't live near a coast often don't realize there are experts who need to be contacted.

    ReplyDelete
  3. You are totally awesome my friend for barking up. So many people don't know what to do in that situation. Way to go!! XOXO - Bacon

    ReplyDelete
  4. I am VERY proud of you Reilly…you SAVED a turtle……wow, there's not many pups can say that.
    Glad to hear Mr Turtle had such expert peeps and pups around to help him
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

    ReplyDelete
  5. Interesting story! Oh, and your pal Maisey is very pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Great job Reilly!!! I am so happy and proud of you!!! Get a big hug, you more than deserved it!!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful story with us!
    Dana

    ReplyDelete
  7. You are awesome and a life saver
    Lily & Edward

    ReplyDelete
  8. You're a HERO! Way to go!
    Yours sincerely,
    Margaret Thatcher

    ReplyDelete
  9. Hari OM
    Bravo Reilly Ranger - that was tremendous work!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

    ReplyDelete
  10. OMD! You and mom are very smart not to touch the turtle but I am so glad you were able to get turtle rescue to come. I sure hope that little guy recovers fully and gets released back into the big blue sea!

    ReplyDelete
  11. What a great job you and your Mama did!!!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

    ReplyDelete
  12. Great work! Hope the little guy makes it.

    ReplyDelete
  13. You did absolutely wonderful!!!! Another jewel in your crown buddy.
    stella rose

    ReplyDelete
  14. Good job, Reilly. You did a good thing. And we are very impressed with the response from the police. We hope the turtle recovers well.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

    ReplyDelete
  15. Great job guys!! That turtle will forever be thankful for the help! Amazing post.
    Khloe

    ReplyDelete
  16. Awe him is so cute! What pawesome ranger skills :)

    xoxo,
    Matt & Matilda

    ReplyDelete
  17. Good job!! Hope he recovers well!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

    ReplyDelete
  18. Great work you guys and mom! How good that you knew what to do and so many concerned people were there to help. Sounds like the little guy will be swimming in no time. Love Dolly

    ReplyDelete
  19. I had no idea that there was a turtle rescue or that you shouldn't just put the turtle back in the water. None. What a great team you all make. And wow, you have a new schnauzer friend. Way to go! ~ Amy (I can't seem to get my comment id changed from Lexi on this site, sorry.)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Wow, I'm so very impressed! Excellent bark rangering and I'm sure the little shelled furiend will be in caring hands now. I bet he'll never forget you and your Mom.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Turtle Fan

    ReplyDelete
  21. WooooHoooo!!! Good Job Ranger Reilly!!!! I hopes you get a HUGE pay raise and lots and lots of snuggles and treaties! Oh, and your new furiend is adorables! Hey gurl!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

    ReplyDelete
  22. How pawsome!

    My momma says she got to see baby sea turtles hatch last year when she wuz in Florida.

    ReplyDelete
  23. You are a real true hero!! You definitely deserved the cookies too! ♥ Thanks for helping the turtle. ♥

    ReplyDelete
  24. poor little turtle, i hope he's okay. i'm glad you were there to help keep him safe until the authorities arrived. you are awesome.
    wags, bailey unleashed

    ReplyDelete
  25. You did an awesome job, Reilly! We are so proud of you☺

    ReplyDelete
  26. Yikes! I'm scared of turtles, but good you helped out.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Good job Reilly! What an exciting day at the beach!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for woofing at us - we read each and every one of them