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.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.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.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 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.
Thank You. All to true. If anything it'll get people thinking about it.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
Sheldon? My older one is named Shelly.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.
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]Sheldon? My older one is named Shelly.
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.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]
Sounds like you're giving her really good care now. She'll probably start growing like a weed before you know it.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.
Hopefully. I measured her a few days ago. She was only about 8 inches.Sounds like you're giving her really good care now. She'll probably start growing like a weed before you know it.
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.Hopefully. I measured her a few days ago. She was only about 8 inches.
Here’s a pic of measuring her now.