Many young animals are purposely left by their mothers for many hours of the day. If you have found what appears to be an abandoned or needy animal, check with one of the area wildlife rehabilitation services before touching or removing the animal.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission provides information about injured and orphaned wildlife. You may contact the Wildlife Helpline at 1-866-318-2401.
Turtle Rescue Team is part of NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine and provides medical and husbandry care for sick and injured wild turtles, reptiles, and amphibians in the hopes of returning them to their natural habitat.