A BUNCH OF TORTOISES in so cal, mostly Pasadena

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https://www.adoptapet.com/pet-adopt..._name=Tortoise&family_id=1346&save_search_p=1

the link above will tell you they have three small tortoises of unknown gender in pasadena, ca. i called to clarify, got no "idea" for response. when their herp vet is not in - they do not even know what animal it is, so my guess based on previous experience with them says to me they have three Russian Tortoises, so if someone is close - please check them out and update here, so that we could get the guy more exposure to get placed to loving homes:)
anyone is looking for a small tortoise in Pasadena? here is your triple chance :) happy Friday, all:)
also,there are two mystery tortoises in upland, ca :) anyone in there? help them out, stop by, see the torties, identify the species and gender and respond here, it will increase their chances by a lot:) please:)
 

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https://www.adoptapet.com/pet-adopt..._name=Tortoise&family_id=1346&save_search_p=1

the link above will tell you they have three small tortoises of unknown gender in pasadena, ca. i called to clarify, got no "idea" for response. when their herp vet is not in - they do not even know what animal it is, so my guess based on previous experience with them says to me they have three Russian Tortoises, so if someone is close - please check them out and update here, so that we could get the guy more exposure to get placed to loving homes:)
anyone is looking for a small tortoise in Pasadena? here is your triple chance :) happy Friday, all:)
also,there are two mystery tortoises in upland, ca :) anyone in there? help them out, stop by, see the torties, identify the species and gender and respond here, it will increase their chances by a lot:) please:)

I called about the Upland tortoises. There are two. The bigger one is identified as a Ca Desert Tortoise and they don't know about the smaller one. They think it's either a Ca Desert or a Russian. They won't let you adopt either one without getting a permit which takes 3-4 weeks and you need to attach the picture of the tortoise to the application. They refuse to take a picture of the tortoise because they say they are too busy so anyone would have to drive to the shelter, take a pic, submit an application and then once it's approve go down and adopt. That's all the info I could get about the Upland tortoises. Hope someone can help these guys out.
 

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I called about the Upland tortoises. There are two. The bigger one is identified as a Ca Desert Tortoise and they don't know about the smaller one. They think it's either a Ca Desert or a Russian. They won't let you adopt either one without getting a permit which takes 3-4 weeks and you need to attach the picture of the tortoise to the application. They refuse to take a picture of the tortoise because they say they are too busy so anyone would have to drive to the shelter, take a pic, submit an application and then once it's approve go down and adopt. That's all the info I could get about the Upland tortoises. Hope someone can help these guys out.

Someone is very misinformed.

You can't get a DT permit until you have the tortoise. If you adopt from the CTTC, they give you the permit at the same time as the tortoise. There is no 3-4 week wait. You fill out the form and walk away with your DT permit in hand.

If the second one is a russian, there is no permit for that.

This is a perfect example of what is wrong with some rescues. Just drive down to the shelter and adopt the tortoises directly. No need to deal with this misinformed "rescue" operation.
 

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Someone is very misinformed.

You can't get a DT permit until you have the tortoise. If you adopt from the CTTC, they give you the permit at the same time as the tortoise. There is no 3-4 week wait. You fill out the form and walk away with your DT permit in hand.

If the second one is a russian, there is no permit for that.

This is a perfect example of what is wrong with some rescues. Just drive down to the shelter and adopt the tortoises directly. No need to deal with this misinformed "rescue" operation.

I asked them if I could get the smaller one since it was most likely a Russian and they said no they would not release the tortoises unless you had a permit. This was stated from someone directly at the Upland shelter.
 

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I asked them if I could get the smaller one since it was most likely a Russian and they said no they would not release the tortoises unless you had a permit. This was stated from someone directly at the Upland shelter.

That person, who is in a position of authority apparently, needs some education. Call back and ask exactly what permit is needed for you to adopt that russian. Then ask where you can get the forms for a russian tortoise permit.
 

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That person, who is in a position of authority apparently, needs some education. Call back and ask exactly what permit is needed for you to adopt that russian. Then ask where you can get the forms for a russian tortoise permit.

She said that because she was not a tortoise expert she couldn't tell if it was a Russian or California desert so that's why she required the permit in case it might be a Ca Desert. I ask if I could identify it. I figure if I put the pic here everyone could tell and I've seen a lot of both but she said that her best guess was as good as mine. I didn't want to argue anymore. We are going to go through the CTTC to get our tortoise but I feel bad for the ones there.
 

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She said that because she was not a tortoise expert she couldn't tell if it was a Russian or California desert so that's why she required the permit in case it might be a Ca Desert. I ask if I could identify it. I figure if I put the pic here everyone could tell and I've seen a lot of both but she said that her best guess was as good as mine. I didn't want to argue anymore. We are going to go through the CTTC to get our tortoise but I feel bad for the ones there.

Good luck with your adoption. The CTTC representative will explain how it really works, and if you let them know about what the shelter worker told you, they might be able to help out over there too.

Also be aware that most of the info for DTs that you find on the internet is wrong. People keep them far too dry because they think they should be simulating the dry desiccating above ground desert conditions, when this species spends most of its time underground avoiding the temperature extremes and desiccation on the surface. I even disagree with most of the info that is usually dispensed by CTTC. I have had to rehab so many DTs, that were given incorrect care...

Here is how I raise them. Its titled for russian tortoises, but care is the same:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

Whether you get an adult or a baby, keep the tortoise hydrated. DTs die all the time in captivity. Here are the top killers, so you can avoid them:
  1. Dehydration related maladies, like stones.
  2. Family dogs.
  3. Complications from allowing them to hibernate outside.
  4. Sand impaction.
 

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if you live close, could you possibly stop by and see for yourself, desert tortoise and russians look very different, there is no confusing them:) please :)
 

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Good luck with your adoption. The CTTC representative will explain how it really works, and if you let them know about what the shelter worker told you, they might be able to help out over there too.

Also be aware that most of the info for DTs that you find on the internet is wrong. People keep them far too dry because they think they should be simulating the dry desiccating above ground desert conditions, when this species spends most of its time underground avoiding the temperature extremes and desiccation on the surface. I even disagree with most of the info that is usually dispensed by CTTC. I have had to rehab so many DTs, that were given incorrect care...

Here is how I raise them. Its titled for russian tortoises, but care is the same:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

Whether you get an adult or a baby, keep the tortoise hydrated. DTs die all the time in captivity. Here are the top killers, so you can avoid them:
  1. Dehydration related maladies, like stones.
  2. Family dogs.
  3. Complications from allowing them to hibernate outside.
  4. Sand impaction.

Thanks for the advice. :)
 

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they are horrible at id, the huge one is a sulcata, i do not know how they can not id turtles and tortoises, all it takes is five seconds on the internet, thank you for checking them out, can you text me the pics you took to 805-4102047 please thank you:)
 

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apparently they have a soft shell, spiny soft shell, young, if anyone is interesting, they are very interesting wet pets:)
 

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