Here is one of our cat children. She is two years old this month and came to us very traumatized at 4 weeks old. She still has her moments but is a sweet cat. Meet Faith:
I know all of this is super confusing. I hope you dont mind me adding a small piece of advice to keep your box turtle healthy. I use a plant saucer for water, the water dish you are using has caused many turtles and torts to drown. I know its a lot to take in, but that one is an easy fix :)
Hi and welcome! It is an ornate box turtle. I believe in CA they are native to your area, which means you cannot keep it as a pet due to it being protected. It should be released back into the area that it was found. Im sure another member that knows this for a fact will respond tonight or...
Just a little update. We were planning on getting another RES turtle at some point, but my awesome wife surprised me with a 4in eastern painted turtle today! I will post pictures soon.
Im sorry to hear she is still missing. Hopefully she will show up. Maybe a reward would get people looking or if someone has her, they may give her back?