Traveling Woes

[Whitneyrae]

So in April I will be going on a vacation, I will leave Thursday night and return either Sunday night or early Monday morning. I am leaving my tort at home, as there really is nowhere else for her to go, and I don't want to stress her out. I hate asking my friends for too much help, any suggestions?

 

[TMK1971]

Good for you! Vacations are always nice. I wish I had some advice...but I am still learning myself.
Is your tort inside or outside? I have a feeling inside...cute picture!

 

[katrvt]

Look for a pet sitter.. most vets have at least one assistant or technician who does pet sitting on the side.

 

[Whitneyrae]

oh thank you! I didn't even think of that! I will be calling the vet today! This is why I love this forum so much

 

[RussianTortxo]

Some exotic vets have boarding at the clinic for situations like this but usually request their enclosure and food and everything so that they have the same things their used to at home. I know they have boarding for exotics here in Clearwater which is nice if I ever need it.

 

[bouaboua]

Thank God I have Mother in-law.

 

[TMK1971]

Thank God I have Mother in-law.

You don't hear that everyday!

 

[Saleama]

Russian torts can take a few days of being alone. Get a timer, they have little ones for as little as $3.00 at Home Depot or Wal-Mart. Set the lights up on the timer so they still have a day night cycle. Use foods that will last. I put a few cactus pads in with them and a pile of greens. Up size the water dish and make sure it is full and clean right before you leave. if it will lower your stress, have a friend over to change the water on Saturday. If you have an outdoor enclosure and weather permiting, even better! Fill up the water and have a nice vacation.

 

[bouaboua]

Thank God I have Mother in-law.

You don't hear that everyday!

She is wonderful. She have a very green thumb that grow all me Tortoise green in my back yard. No complaint what so ever.

 

[Whitneyrae]

Thank you! I would like to find someone to pet sit her (more to ease my stress than anything) but if all falls through I'll try the timer, cactus, and large water dish. Thanks!

 

[TMK1971]

Thank God I have Mother in-law.

You don't hear that everyday!

She is wonderful. She have a very green thumb that grow all me Tortoise green in my back yard. No complaint what so ever.

Truth by told...I like mine too!