I have what I believe is a Texas Tortoise that lives in my backyard. He has been there since the previous owners. I really like him a great deal and believe he was a pet that was abandoned when the previous owners left. I want to take him to see a veterinarian in San Antonio, but the lady at the clinic told me that if he is a Texas Tortoise they may have to confiscate him and call a wildlife sanctuary. Can they do that? I am willing to pay whatever vet bills there are and let him live comfortably in my backyard. I give him calcium supplements and what has been advised by the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation organization in Kendalia, TX. Understanding that he may outlive me, I am training my sons to take care of him when I am gone, and have already made arrangements to take him to the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation organization if there is no alternative and I can no longer take care of him. Can he be confiscated? I need some good advice regarding this. Thanks![/size][/font]