CHARLEENIE
New Member
This here is a Russian Tortoise who just arrived at my local Petco (apparently yesterday according to staff). He has a deformity on his face and it seems to have fused his nostrils into one. The staff say his vet appointment is today, to determine if he is just a bit special, or if he is sick and they have to put him down. From what I saw at the pet shop, he was very active, he has clear eye, muscle in his arms and legs, he was able to move his tail and navigate himself with no trouble. With all of this being said, he is not getting proper room, food or exercise in Petco. I want to rescue him and have everything to do it. I have another male Tort and so I'm just planning on making a new enclosure with its own lights, and such.
My question is, should I rescue a tort in this condition? I don't want him to die just because he doesn't look perfect. Any help would be wonderful. I think he's fine but other might think different. Thank you.
Jasmine