{"id":69926,"date":"2022-04-22T03:57:39","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:57:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:57:40","slug":"what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"What species of turtles is in Kentucky?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#What_species_of_turtles_is_in_Kentucky\" title=\"What species of turtles is in Kentucky?\">What species of turtles is in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_you_keep_a_wild_box_turtle_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Can you keep a wild box turtle in Kentucky?\">Can you keep a wild box turtle in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Does_Kentucky_have_alligator_snapping_turtles\" title=\"Does Kentucky have alligator snapping turtles?\">Does Kentucky have alligator snapping turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Are_Eastern_box_turtles_endangered_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Are Eastern box turtles endangered in Kentucky?\">Are Eastern box turtles endangered in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Does_Ky_have_alligator_snapping_turtles\" title=\"Does Ky have alligator snapping turtles?\">Does Ky have alligator snapping turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Are_Eastern_box_turtles_illegal_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Are Eastern box turtles illegal in Kentucky?\">Are Eastern box turtles illegal in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_you_keep_a_box_turtle_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Can you keep a box turtle in Kentucky?\">Can you keep a box turtle in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Are_softshell_turtles_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Are softshell turtles in Kentucky?\">Are softshell turtles in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_I_keep_a_box_turtle_that_I_found\" title=\"Can I keep a box turtle that I found?\">Can I keep a box turtle that I found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_you_keep_a_wild_box_turtle_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can you keep a wild box turtle as a pet?\">Can you keep a wild box turtle as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_I_keep_a_turtle_that_I_found_in_the_wild\" title=\"Can I keep a turtle that I found in the wild?\">Can I keep a turtle that I found in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_you_take_a_box_turtle_out_of_the_wild\" title=\"Can you take a box turtle out of the wild?\">Can you take a box turtle out of the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#What_states_have_alligator_snapping_turtles\" title=\"What states have alligator snapping turtles?\">What states have alligator snapping turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Where_are_alligator_snapping_turtles_commonly_found\" title=\"Where are alligator snapping turtles commonly found?\">Where are alligator snapping turtles commonly found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Whats_the_difference_between_a_snapping_turtle_and_an_alligator_snapping_turtle\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between a snapping turtle and an alligator snapping turtle?\">What&#8217;s the difference between a snapping turtle and an alligator snapping turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Is_the_eastern_box_turtle_endangered\" title=\"Is the eastern box turtle endangered?\">Is the eastern box turtle endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_I_keep_an_eastern_box_turtle_I_found\" title=\"Can I keep an eastern box turtle I found?\">Can I keep an eastern box turtle I found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#What_do_you_do_if_you_find_an_eastern_box_turtle_in_your_yard\" title=\"What do you do if you find an eastern box turtle in your yard?\">What do you do if you find an eastern box turtle in your yard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Does_Kentucky_have_snapping_turtles\" title=\"Does Kentucky have snapping turtles?\">Does Kentucky have snapping turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Where_are_alligator_snapping_turtles_found\" title=\"Where are alligator snapping turtles found?\">Where are alligator snapping turtles found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#What_states_can_you_find_an_alligator_snapping_turtle\" title=\"What states can you find an alligator snapping turtle?\">What states can you find an alligator snapping turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Is_it_illegal_to_keep_a_box_turtle_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Is it illegal to keep a box turtle in Kentucky?\">Is it illegal to keep a box turtle in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_you_keep_a_eastern_box_turtle_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can you keep a eastern box turtle as a pet?\">Can you keep a eastern box turtle as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Is_it_illegal_to_catch_a_box_turtle\" title=\"Is it illegal to catch a box turtle?\">Is it illegal to catch a box turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-species-of-turtles-is-in-kentucky\/#Can_I_keep_a_box_turtle_I_found\" title=\"Can I keep a box turtle I found?\">Can I keep a box turtle I found?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_species_of_turtles_is_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>What species of turtles is in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>14 Turtles Found in Kentucky:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eastern Box Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Red-Eared Slider.<\/li>\n<li>Eastern River Cooter.<\/li>\n<li>False Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Mississippi Mud Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Ouachita Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Common Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Midland Painted Turtle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_a_wild_box_turtle_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Can you keep a wild box turtle in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Kentucky, <b>it is illegal to remove turtles from the wild and keep them as pets, buy or sell them. It is also illegal to remove turtles from the wild and use them in turtle races.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kentucky_have_alligator_snapping_turtles\"><\/span>Does Kentucky have alligator snapping turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The alligator snapping turtle inhabits river systems draining into Gulf of Mexico in the south-central U.S. and <b>ranges northward in the Mississippi River system into western Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa (Conant and Collins 1991).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Eastern_box_turtles_endangered_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Are Eastern box turtles endangered in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eastern Box Turtle Conservation <b>They are considered vulnerable in Kentucky. Habitat loss, expanding development, the pet trade, and removal by well-meaning citizens are all contributing to their demise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Ky_have_alligator_snapping_turtles\"><\/span>Does Ky have alligator snapping turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Alligator Snapping turtle is rare in Kentucky and found in limited areas in Western Kentucky near the Mississippi River. Six Kentucky counties (Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Livingston, and McCracken) have confirmed sightings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Eastern_box_turtles_illegal_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Are Eastern box turtles illegal in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Kentucky, <b>it is illegal to remove turtles from the wild and keep them as pets, buy or sell them. It is also illegal to remove turtles from the wild and use them in turtle races.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_a_box_turtle_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Can you keep a box turtle in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it illegal to own turtles in Kentucky? <b>No, you can legally own a turtle in Kentucky, it all depends on the species. There are certain endangered species that are protected by the law that are illegal to own, but most of the common ones are not endangered and you can own them as pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_softshell_turtles_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Are softshell turtles in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>* <b>There are two species of Soft Shell Turtles in Kentucky. The Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera) is found statewide and has spiny, cone-like projections on the front of its upper shell. The Smooth Softshell Turtle (Apalone mutica) is found in the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in Kentucky.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_a_box_turtle_that_I_found\"><\/span>Can I keep a box turtle that I found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, plenty of people keep these turtles as pets without getting sick. But getting one on the spur-of-the-moment because you found <b>it is not the best way to stay safe. Especially if you have a young child or elderly person at home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_a_wild_box_turtle_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you keep a wild box turtle as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Box turtles can make great pets if cared for properly. Before bringing any pet  reptile or other &#8211; home, be sure to do research to learn about its requirements, so that you can properly care for it. Most box turtles do not get very large (unlike tortoises).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_a_turtle_that_I_found_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Can I keep a turtle that I found in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep in mind that <b>it is illegal to own turtles in several states, wild or otherwise. Look into your area&#8217;s laws on pets and wildlife before considering having a pet turtle. And consider not removing a healthy wild turtle from its natural habitatturtles are important to the ecosystem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_take_a_box_turtle_out_of_the_wild\"><\/span>Can you take a box turtle out of the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s best never to remove a box turtle from their home unless you have a good reason. And if you return them to the wild, it must be in the exact same spot you took them from. If you want a box turtle as a pet, it is recommended that you always buy one that was bred in captivity to begin with.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_have_alligator_snapping_turtles\"><\/span>What states have alligator snapping turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alligator snapping turtles are found exclusively in the United States, from <b>northern Florida to eastern Texas and as far north as Iowa. They are almost exclusively aquatic, and tend to stay submerged and motionless for so long that algae begins to grow on their shells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_alligator_snapping_turtles_commonly_found\"><\/span>Where are alligator snapping turtles commonly found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>14 Turtles Found in Kentucky:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eastern Box Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Red-Eared Slider.<\/li>\n<li>Eastern River Cooter.<\/li>\n<li>False Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Mississippi Mud Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Ouachita Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Common Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Midland Painted Turtle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_snapping_turtle_and_an_alligator_snapping_turtle\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between a snapping turtle and an alligator snapping turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alligator snapping turtles are native to the southern United States. They are found <b>in rivers and streams that feed into the Gulf of Mexico. Their range stretches from Iowa, west into Texas, and east into Georgia and northern Florida.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_eastern_box_turtle_endangered\"><\/span>Is the eastern box turtle endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Kentucky, <b>it is illegal to remove turtles from the wild and keep them as pets, buy or sell them. It is also illegal to remove turtles from the wild and use them in turtle races.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_an_eastern_box_turtle_I_found\"><\/span>Can I keep an eastern box turtle I found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wild Box Turtles May Carry Disease So unless you are careful, that cute box turtle could make you miserably sick. Yes, plenty of people keep these turtles as pets without getting sick. But getting one on the spur-of-the-moment because you found <b>it is not the best way to stay safe<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_you_find_an_eastern_box_turtle_in_your_yard\"><\/span>What do you do if you find an eastern box turtle in your yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>NEVER DISTURB, PICK UP , OR MOVE A BOX TURTLE UNLESS IT HAS A VISIBLE INJURY OR IS IN IMMINENT DANGER. If you find a turtle in the road, move it to the other side in the direction it was going. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RELOCATE IT. Turtles have small home territories and should be left where they are found.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kentucky_have_snapping_turtles\"><\/span>Does Kentucky have snapping turtles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are two snapping turtles native to Kentucky. These are the common snapping turtle and the alligator snapping turtle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_alligator_snapping_turtles_found\"><\/span>Where are alligator snapping turtles found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The alligator snapping turtle can be found in <b>rivers, lakes, backwater swamps, and periodically in brackish water systems (mixture of fresh and salt water) from Florida to Texas and north to Illinois (Florida Natural Areas Inventory 2001).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_can_you_find_an_alligator_snapping_turtle\"><\/span>What states can you find an alligator snapping turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>14 Turtles Found in Kentucky:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eastern Box Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Red-Eared Slider.<\/li>\n<li>Eastern River Cooter.<\/li>\n<li>False Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Mississippi Mud Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Ouachita Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Common Map Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Midland Painted Turtle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_keep_a_box_turtle_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Is it illegal to keep a box turtle in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Kentucky, <b>it is illegal to remove turtles from the wild and keep them as pets, buy or sell them. It is also illegal to remove turtles from the wild and use them in turtle races.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_a_eastern_box_turtle_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you keep a eastern box turtle as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eastern Box Turtle Conservation <b>They are considered vulnerable in Kentucky. Habitat loss, expanding development, the pet trade, and removal by well-meaning citizens are all contributing to their demise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_catch_a_box_turtle\"><\/span>Is it illegal to catch a box turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Box turtles can make great pets if cared for properly. Before bringing any pet  reptile or other &#8211; home, be sure to do research to learn about its requirements, so that you can properly care for it. Most box turtles do not get very large (unlike tortoises).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_a_box_turtle_I_found\"><\/span>Can I keep a box turtle I found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, plenty of people keep these turtles as pets without getting sick. But getting one on the spur-of-the-moment because you found <b>it is not the best way to stay safe. Especially if you have a young child or elderly person at home.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What species of turtles is in Kentucky?Can you keep a wild box turtle in Kentucky?Does Kentucky have alligator snapping turtles?Are Eastern box turtles endangered in Kentucky?Does Ky have alligator snapping turtles?Are Eastern box turtles illegal in Kentucky?Can you keep a box turtle in Kentucky?Are softshell turtles in Kentucky?Can I keep a box&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69926"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69926"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69926\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}