plan for tortoise after...when you can no longer care for them...

[Tank & Scooter]

This is my current 5.4Triton 4x4 on 35s Mickey Thomsons MTZ P3s. I have Air Loacker in the Rear so I never get stuck
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[tortoisenana]

I am not too old and I plan to be around a long, long time but I'm sure my torts will out live me (God willing). I live on my son's farm and he said he would take care of them when I'm gone. He is retiring from the USAF in a couple of years and is looking forward to spending more time with them and learning. He claims he wants to breed them and hire them out as lawn mowers. lol I'm sure he's joking about that. I also have a grandson that is very interested in them and a brand new granddaughter tht I babysit. I plan to teach her and hope she also loves them. Right now she tries to talk to them but they don't speak baby gibberish and she doesn't speak tortoise. Oh well.

 

[AndreaJonly]

So I'm very curious of what others plan to do with their tortoises when they can no longer be cared for by you. I have a plan but would like a back up plan for the one I currently have in place in case things go differently. I hope my tortoises out live me and this has been a subject of conversation from the very beginning of even considering a tortoise as a pet. I'd like to know what kind of pre planning if any that other people have. Are there facilities that handle these sort of situations? Thank You in advance for sharing

My current plan: The house I have is a family estate. It's very important to the members of my family. It's said that whom ever gets this specific estate with the property will assume care over any and all living things that reside here. However, not all plans go the way we think they will. I'd just like to have a backup plan to ensure they have a loving home and get the proper care.

Before I adopted Riley, I made sure my animal-loving (younger than me) friend would take him/her (baby sully). I have also set aside some money for my friend to inherit for vet bills, etc. She and her hubby just bought their first home, and it has a big back yard (at least, it does by San Francisco standards). They love all animals.
My 'Plan B' is to make sure a local zoo or children's museum would take such a donation - Riley and his/her savings account.

 

[CarolM]

I should still have a few years left in me. I'm only 46. But I actually have discussed this with my youngest son (13) who I think would look after them the best and he has agreed that he will look after them. And or any that I have at the time when I cannot so it anymore.

 

[SkyandSheldon]

So I'm very curious of what others plan to do with their tortoises when they can no longer be cared for by you. I have a plan but would like a back up plan for the one I currently have in place in case things go differently. I hope my tortoises out live me and this has been a subject of conversation from the very beginning of even considering a tortoise as a pet. I'd like to know what kind of pre planning if any that other people have. Are there facilities that handle these sort of situations? Thank You in advance for sharing

My current plan: The house I have is a family estate. It's very important to the members of my family. It's said that whom ever gets this specific estate with the property will assume care over any and all living things that reside here. However, not all plans go the way we think they will. I'd just like to have a backup plan to ensure they have a loving home and get the proper care.

I think you are very bold to bring up this topic because it never gets talked about thank you.
I just don't think these tortoises should be sold in the first place without a licenced expert, I rescued mine where it was purchased in Wyoming and it's been a rocky path. About a thousand dollars later, countless nights on forums and the most love I can offer.. Sheldon will still deserve better. The concern is always who will love them the way you do

 

[JoesMum]

It's something we thought long and hard about. Joe started his time with my husband in 1970 and I got the pair of them in 1982. We had always assumed that Joe would outlive us. As our children are now grown up, we know that either or both would have accommodate him properly.

However, we lost Joe to a tumour last year and the "what next?" question is very real as we decide whether, or not, to take another tort into our lives. If we do, it's more likely to be an old-timer rescue rather than a youngster.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

My wife has my username and passcode for TFO for the very likely event of me CROAKING.
She will promptly unload any and all of my creatures on you folks.
Except for our dog. I hope.

 

[Dianne iin South Florida]

So I'm very curious of what others plan to do with their tortoises when they can no longer be cared for by you. I have a plan but would like a back up plan for the one I currently have in place in case things go differently. I hope my tortoises out live me and this has been a subject of conversation from the very beginning of even considering a tortoise as a pet. I'd like to know what kind of pre planning if any that other people have. Are there facilities that handle these sort of situations? Thank You in advance for sharing

My current plan: The house I have is a family estate. It's very important to the members of my family. It's said that whom ever gets this specific estate with the property will assume care over any and all living things that reside here. However, not all plans go the way we think they will. I'd just like to have a backup plan to ensure they have a loving home and get the proper care.

I am 64 yrs old my baby is almost a month old. I have farm animals and a dog I need to think of when I am no longer able to take care of my forever pets. My granddaughter has pledged to take my horse and my tortoise and my grandmother's china! I even have that instruction (not tortoise yet) in my unrevokable trust. That means I am the only one that can make changes over the years as things change, properties change etc.. I never got an animal without expecting to be the one to keep them their entire lives. Friends I have, buy a horse, use three years love it then sell it for another one. I can not understand giving up something you love that easily.

 

[Dianne iin South Florida]

I have two sulcatas. I have four children. They argue over who gets them. At this point, my two oldest daughters will each get one. I want to build an outside enclosure near our veggie garden and get a Russian. Our 9 yo said she wants one that doesn’t get too big, so that one will be hers. I then am praying that we are able to move and have land so I can get a creep of Redfoots to try breeding. Our three year old has already started crying because we haven’t gotten her redfoots yet. So, I don’t think we will have a problem. I just have to help them when choosing a house so I can remind them they have to one day have an outdoor tortoise enclosure, so big yards are important.

I like your plan. But I must tell you I am a dog trainer and used to show in obedience. Only purebred dogs. I leave the breeding of any animal to the professionals that know what they are doing. Dog breeders only breed to either better the breed or to extend the champion breed line. Horses the same. Too many things can go wrong with a backyard breeder. I've seen, and heard it all.

 

[Stacy N-B]

I think you are very bold to bring up this topic because it never gets talked about thank you.
I just don't think these tortoises should be sold in the first place without a licenced expert, I rescued mine where it was purchased in Wyoming and it's been a rocky path. About a thousand dollars later, countless nights on forums and the most love I can offer.. Sheldon will still deserve better. The concern is always who will love them the way you do

Thank You. All to true. If anything it'll get people thinking about it.

 

[Jaid10]

I remember when I was around 6 I would always say I’d give mine to the zoo when I died because I wouldn’t trust my grand kids or kids with my favorite tort. I’ve changed my mind and will let my grand kids take them. As long as they are good with torts. I guess I’ve always planned of keeping them until I’m too old to care for them.

 

[Jaid10]

When I am either dead or gone, or just too old and fat to care for Sheldon anymore. I can only hope my daughter when she's done going to college, assuming she chooses that route, I hope she has a house with a big yard. I hope she remembers all those years ago she was the one who asked for Sheldon, and gives him the outstanding care he deserves.

Sheldon? My older one is named Shelly.

 

[Jay Bagley]

Sheldon? My older one is named Shelly.

I like the name Shelly, we may be changing it to Shelly in the future. We're not quite sure if it's a boy or a girl yet.[emoji848]

 

[Jaid10]

I like the name Shelly, we may be changing it to Shelly in the future. We're not quite sure if it's a boy or a girl yet.[emoji848]

Yeah I’m not sure about Shelly’s gender either. She hasn’t gotten good care until the past few weeks. She is way to small to tell.

 

[Jay Bagley]

Yeah I’m not sure about Shelly’s gender either. She hasn’t gotten good care until the past few weeks. She is way to small to tell.

Sounds like you're giving her really good care now. She'll probably start growing like a weed before you know it.

 

[Jaid10]

Sounds like you're giving her really good care now. She'll probably start growing like a weed before you know it.

Hopefully. I measured her a few days ago. She was only about 8 inches.

 

[Jay Bagley]

Hopefully. I measured her a few days ago. She was only about 8 inches.

I think it will, from your other post that I've read you seem to be applying maximum effort. I think you'll probably start seeing positive results over time.

 

[Jaid10]

Hopefully. I measured her a few days ago. She was only abou

Sounds like you're giving her really good care now. She'll probably start growing like a weed before you know it.

heres a pic of measuring her now.

 

[Jaid10]

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Here’s a pic of measuring her now.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Unless you happen to know when you're going to die...Deciding who gets your animals should go hand in hand with a decent life insurance policy.
Do it now. In case there isn't a later.