Not sure if this is the wrong section for this so apologies if it is.
I live is southern california and was visiting my mom in the Upland/Ontario area when I came across what looks to be a full grown red ear slider abandoned in a large tub that's used at bbq's to fill with ice and drinks.
Poor thing was covered in algae!!! the little bit of water that it was in was so murky you couldnt see the turtle unless it poked its head out. I brought him back to my mom's house and scrubbed his shell to take off the algae and noticed he has what looks like a bit of shell rot around the edges of his scutes.
unfortunately i live in twentynine palms with my fiance who's about to get out of the marines and we'll be moving so i can't take him back home with us. its just too hectic with our current pets.
I can't seem to find any rescues nearby that can take him. my last resort would be to take him to the local animal shelter. even though its a nice shelter i'm scared they dont have the proper space for him even if only temporary.
was hoping someone on the forums knew of a place or would even be able to take him in. i'd trust a user on here more knowing that they know their stuff.
if anyone can help please shoot me a message.
my zipcode is 91786 if you want to check for distance.
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anyone?
I live is southern california and was visiting my mom in the Upland/Ontario area when I came across what looks to be a full grown red ear slider abandoned in a large tub that's used at bbq's to fill with ice and drinks.
Poor thing was covered in algae!!! the little bit of water that it was in was so murky you couldnt see the turtle unless it poked its head out. I brought him back to my mom's house and scrubbed his shell to take off the algae and noticed he has what looks like a bit of shell rot around the edges of his scutes.
unfortunately i live in twentynine palms with my fiance who's about to get out of the marines and we'll be moving so i can't take him back home with us. its just too hectic with our current pets.
I can't seem to find any rescues nearby that can take him. my last resort would be to take him to the local animal shelter. even though its a nice shelter i'm scared they dont have the proper space for him even if only temporary.
was hoping someone on the forums knew of a place or would even be able to take him in. i'd trust a user on here more knowing that they know their stuff.
if anyone can help please shoot me a message.
my zipcode is 91786 if you want to check for distance.
bump
anyone?
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