TORTOISE RESCUE NETWORK

[greyshirt]

Any updates Billy?

Unfortunately he died this morning. I new he didn't have much of a chance, but at least he was as comfortable as possible for his last few days. Sometimes that's the best we can do. I'm trying to decide if I should still try to find the owner and let them know.

 

[LuckysGirl007]

I'm so sorry. Poor guy!

 

[shellysmom]

Any updates Billy?

Unfortunately he died this morning. I new he didn't have much of a chance, but at least he was as comfortable as possible for his last few days. Sometimes that's the best we can do. I'm trying to decide if I should still try to find the owner and let them know.

Oh, wow. Poor thing. Everyone tried their best, though, and that's awesome.

 

[jtrux]

Big Leopard in a small tank...

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pet/3365505502.html

 

[LuckysGirl007]

Pretty tort!

 

[mattgrizzlybear]

I am in. Here are some links, sorry for so much! http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/grd/3330490061.html Do you take turtles? http://cleveland.craigslist.org/for/3377207654.html Kind of expensive turtles but here, sounds a little small. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/for/3362100385.html Even says he doesnt know much. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/grd/3358590668.html Juvie boxie on sand. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/fuo/3325027309.html
Sorry for so much again!

 

[waterboy]

Im leaving now for AZ should get their about 11pm Tonite. Luckygirl i will pick them up friday or sat nite. I sent you a text so just keep in touch. We are going to wildlife zoo friday if we get back early i will pick them up then. Thanks Again and see you soon.

 

[LuckysGirl007]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pet/3382759304.html


Small for 1 year old?

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I sent an email offering some help and info. We will see if they are interested in keeping him.

 

[CourtneyAndCarl]

I can't believe I am just now finding this thread but I would love to help!

 

[shellysmom]

I can't believe I am just now finding this thread but I would love to help!

Awesome! We're always looking for foster homes or people to pick up and transport needy torts in their area. If you come across a tort that looks like it needs help, say through your local CL, post the link here, or you can even send me a PM. With borderline cases, we just ask the sellers to pass along care info to the new owners. Many times when we contact a seller to inquire about a tortoise in need we never actually hear back, so we have to assume it's already been sold, and there's not much we can do after that. BUT, thankfully so far, in all of the the worst cases of neglect or improper care we've seen, we've successfully been able to intervene and get the torts into better hands. Thanks to KIM, ANDREW, and JOSH for all your help. Everyone else who has offered to help, thank you! And, believe me, your turn will come soon enough. There's no shortage of torts in need, it's just a matter of locating them and coordinating their rescue with all the flaky, random people posting on CL.

 

[jtrux]

Anytime!

 

[LuckysGirl007]

You are very welcome! It's been a wonderful experience.

 

[jtrux]

http://austin.craigslist.org/pet/3367154639.html

 

[shellysmom]

http://austin.craigslist.org/pet/3367154639.html

Oh my god. I'll contact the seller. Josh, do you know anyone in the Austin area who might be able to pick this one up and maybe foster???

I found another one in the Phoenix area too that I'm inquiring about. Judging from the way the pyramids are leaning, it looks like it has some MBD. Holy heaven, people... Really.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pet/3389536069.html

 

[Marinalk]

Great idea, I want to help. I currently have two redfoots with a large outdoor pen and a tortoise room in my house to shelter in the winter. I live in Maryland near Annapolis. Add me to your list.

 

[Ripkabird98]

Well!

Lumpy, one of the Runt Sulcata torts is coming to live with me I get him tomorrow morning!

So. Freaking. AWESOME!

 

[Melmelx21]

What does anyone due in the case of Petsmart?...there is this poor young Russian girl who is always basking and her shell is showing signs of divets and pitting. She lays in her own urine and feces, and was never soaked until I told them tortoises do need to be soaked. The young "Reptile Specialist" told me "This is a Tortoise, not a Turtle, they are land mammals, and don't need to soak in water."
ohhh.....my....that is the "Reptile Specialist" who is selling them mind you.....eeeekkkkk

wishing there was an icon for tears....hoping she lives long enough for my pension to come in....lost my job/denied unemployment....to buy her, I'm not a "Specialist"....but I spend hours every night on here reading post, looking at homes and such...trying to be a good mama for life!

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What does anyone due in the case of Petsmart?...there is this poor young Russian girl who is always basking and her shell is showing signs of divets and pitting. She lays in her own urine and feces, and was never soaked until I told them tortoises do need to be soaked. The young "Reptile Specialist" told me "This is a Tortoise, not a Turtle, they are land mammals, and don't need to soak in water."
ohhh.....my....that is the "Reptile Specialist" who is selling them mind you.....eeeekkkkk

wishing there was an icon for tears....hoping she lives long enough for my pension to come in....lost my job/denied unemployment....to buy her, I'm not a "Specialist"....but I spend hours every night on here reading post, looking at homes and such...trying to be a good mama for life!

 

[LuckysGirl007]

What does anyone due in the case of Petsmart?...there is this poor young Russian girl who is always basking and her shell is showing signs of divets and pitting. She lays in her own urine and feces, and was never soaked until I told them tortoises do need to be soaked. The young "Reptile Specialist" told me "This is a Tortoise, not a Turtle, they are land mammals, and don't need to soak in water."
ohhh.....my....that is the "Reptile Specialist" who is selling them mind you.....eeeekkkkk

wishing there was an icon for tears....hoping she lives long enough for my pension to come in....lost my job/denied unemployment....to buy her, I'm not a "Specialist"....but I spend hours every night on here reading post, looking at homes and such...trying to be a good mama for life!

There is a Russian at my Petsmart also poor thing has been there about 6 weeks. They had 2...only one now. I am hoping its because one was adopted. I mentioned the super high water bowl that he can't possibly reach and the non-appetizing food in his bowl to a couple people employees there. Last week I spoke with the "manager". I showed him the water bowl, explained that he was most likely wild caught and needed fresh greens. He showed me some commercial food that they feed him in the morning but take it out so if doesn't rout. Poor thing is just under a half log face first just wanting to hide. They did look for a lower water dish right away though.

I don't want to buy him because then I know within a week they will have another one in there that will be in the same situation. I just check on him every time I go in and if needed I mention any issues with a staff member. I'm there quite a bit so some of them know me. I think the cashiers really care about the animals but don't know anything specific about them. So, hopefully they will watch out for it also.

You could try printing out a care sheet and taking it in to them. Give it to the manager, tape it on the enclosure maybe?

 

[Melmelx21]

I think being I have a lot of time on my hand in between watching Olivia and contemplating what to do with the college degrees now, I might crusade to contact Corporate PetSmart about the care of their Russians across the nation or threaten to call ASPCA, PETA, the news or something on them for neglect.
ohhh happy thought

 

[Ripkabird98]

I think being I have a lot of time on my hand in between watching Olivia and contemplating what to do with the college degrees now, I might crusade to contact Corporate PetSmart about the care of their Russians across the nation or threaten to call ASPCA, PETA, the news or something on them for neglect.
ohhh happy thought

I am actually in PETA2. How funny.

Anyway. My Petco is off the chain good. The russians get 2 soaks a day (I can confirm this). All reptiles are cleaned out every day, and checked on every hour. They don't get commerical food at ALL. Only fresh greens left in and replaced all day. I can see spinach, cabbage, collard greens, sprouts, weeds, etc. They explain everything good about iguana, and point at a rack of items, and say "this is smaller than the cage they will need. And when they hit maturity, they are really mean, so you have to be commited". There is a quiz for Iggys. Chameleons are covered in the front for stress. They give you hell to buy a Savannah monitor. They hate analog temp gauges, and have temp guns and humidity gauges used on all cages. Proper hiding, and all animals have good substrate and a dish large enough to soak in. All reptiles get UVB as well.