Herphouse1381
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Hi. I have a 4 year old Red Legged Tortoise named Atoe, and two Redearred sliders named peppermint and Hart. Just yesterday we added a new little guy. He is a box turtle. A student found it in the street and a dog was trying to play with it. We have rescued it for now. It is obvious that he was a pet. He likes to be touched and talked to. It is also obvious that he was severely neglected. His claws were very long and twisted, making it hard for him to walk. His beak is slightly broken, making it difficult for him to eat. He is eating soft food now, and we hope he will recover. We had his claws trimmed and his prognosis is fair. I wish people would think about the responsibility involved with caring for these little creatures. He was obviously kept in an inappropriate habitat, but he found his way to us, and we will do everything to get him strong and healthy. My Granddaughter shares my love of these little darlings.