I am no longer allowed to keep my Russian so I'm trying to find a home for him.
Does anyone have any advice on where I can look to find a good home?
Does anyone have any advice on where I can look to find a good home?
I need to find a new home for my Russian
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That's a bummer. I'll move this thread over to the "adoptions" section. Are you wanting to sell the tortoise or just find it a good home?
Just find it a good home
Are you willing to ship, or are you looking for someone local?
Local I think. One of the reasons I can't keep him is money. And I think he's sick too, so I don't want to stress him. I'm gonna call a vet when they open Monday
If you give a little info like where you are (I see your profile says Pennsylvania--where in Pennsylvania are you?), what sex he is, and an email or the like to reach you at, there might even be someone here who would want him...
Otherwise, you can post on your local Craigslist--just be very careful to screen potential homes thoroughly, so you know they'll take care of him right!!--or look for a local Herp (reptile) Society... Pennsylvania has a big enough reptile community that there should be one near you. You might be able to find a home by posting on a local Herp society, or, even, a lot of Herp societies have rescue programs that may be an option, since you're concerned about his health and affordability. For that matter, I know there's a few Turtle and Tortoise Clubs around, you might look to see if there's a TTC for your state/region.
Just a couple ideas for you... Good luck!!
Otherwise, you can post on your local Craigslist--just be very careful to screen potential homes thoroughly, so you know they'll take care of him right!!--or look for a local Herp (reptile) Society... Pennsylvania has a big enough reptile community that there should be one near you. You might be able to find a home by posting on a local Herp society, or, even, a lot of Herp societies have rescue programs that may be an option, since you're concerned about his health and affordability. For that matter, I know there's a few Turtle and Tortoise Clubs around, you might look to see if there's a TTC for your state/region.
Just a couple ideas for you... Good luck!!
why do you think he is sick? Why cant you keep him anymore?
I would try the vet and rescue first.. if he is sick. he should be adopted out to just anyone... it needs to go to people who know what to do. If you can make a donation to help pay for his care, that would be good too..
Good luck.
I would try the vet and rescue first.. if he is sick. he should be adopted out to just anyone... it needs to go to people who know what to do. If you can make a donation to help pay for his care, that would be good too..
Good luck.
Impulsive Adopter said:
I'm in PA-- where are you?
Good question SailingMystic I am in Delaware and would be interested as well.
jfb2733 said:
Awesome! Let's see what the vet visit brought-- hoping for an update??
I hope 1 of u 2 locals can get him.... another sad story 
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[/align]Sorry it took so long to post again. Unfortunately, it turned out that he had a pretty serious upper respiratory infection. I didn't (and still don't) have the money to care for him, but I was able to find someone who did. He got the medicine he needed right away, which is what he needed. He's now re-homed and is doing much better!
Thanks for this update. If something doesn't work out let me know. How long has he been in the new home? Did you recommend they join the forum??
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