A final note from me. The lovely lady who re-homed Rick wanted to confirm a few things about him. She contacted a friend of hers, how has written a few books on tortoise's. He confirmed breed, he was a pet and not wild and the most amazing thing is he said that Rick is 70+ years old. How...
I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who helped me identify Rick the tortoise. I have found a really good home for him. He didn't end up at the sanctuary, a lovely knowledgeable lady contacted me and offered him a home. After checking to make sure she understood what sort he was...
Thanks Chris, sort of decides for us know what to do. We had grown attached to him, even though we only had him since last nigh. Hubby wants to keep him, but I think it would be in the tortoise's best interest to send him to the sanctuary. Although we are planning moving further down south...
Here are some photos of Rick (sorry we have named him/her). Also the temporary home we have made for him. I know the run isn't big enough, but it isn't permanent and its better than being stuck in a dog crate. I have given Rick some dandelions, which he likes and a little dish of water. Now...
Yes it will be going to the preserve, I'm hoping my dog rescue friends will help me to get it down there as its over 8hrs away. We've done it for dogs, I'm sure we can do it for a tortoise. If not I'll take it myself and have a weekend away.
Just read about Gonfaron Tortoise Preserve and I think I will probably take it there, if they will have it. It would be a weekend away, but it seems that they would be able to give it the best life. I will still send photos tomorrow though.
hello there, no I haven't contacted anyone as my husband only found it this afternoon and I didn't get home till late evening. I will contact the place you suggested. I'll wet its shell when taking photos. Do I need to wet the bottom and is it ok to turn it on its back? Photos to follow...
Last question before photos. I had a quick read on google and it said not to leave water with it. I've left it with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber will that be ok for it short term?
I'll get more photos tomorrow as the light will be better. If I could find a home that knows how to look after it, then as long as they know what they are doing I would give it to them. I would only keep it for its own safety, but would make sure I have all information to care for it...
I'll post some photos tomorrow, as if it is wild, I don't want to mess it about too much tonight. It is safe in a cage. It is pretty warm here at the moment, so hope as suggested it won't need a heat lamp tonight, not that I have one.
Thanks again. I will do lots of research, as although i never intended on having a tortoise, I know have the responsibility of giving it a good and healthy life. It wouldn't be safe for me to return it to the wild at the moment with all the activity of the farmers at this time of year.
We are in the Poitou-Charente, Middle West, so not south France. It is pretty hot here at the moment. I'll leave the towel, until I can get something better, even if it doesn't keep him warm (how stupid am I), it will give him (or her) something to hide in.
I must admit I've never heard of wild tortoises in this part of France. We are in the Poitou-Charente, which is sort of middle west of France. I did think the shell looked a bit rough, but knowing how the French can be with their pets, wasn't surprised. Where it was found it is likely to end...
Hubby found a tortoise in the middle of the road about to be crushed by a tractor. I have no idea how to look after it. For tonight I have put it in a dog cage with water in a low oven tray, tomatoes,lettuce and cucumber. I have put a towel in to keep it warm. As from tomorrow, what do I do...