My rescued turtles

[Yvonne G]

I decided to start posting pictures of all the turtles and tortoises that come into the rescue so that you folks can see the volume, and condition of animals that come to me. Bear in mind that I'm pretty small potatoes as rescues go. I only take in animals from my local area and most of them have been found wandering the streets. A few are turned in because the owners realize it is sick and don't want to go to the vet, and some are turned in because the owner can't keep them anymore.

I just wanted to let you know why I started posting the pictures. And if one thread starts to get too many pictures on it and its slow loading, I'll start a new thread.

You won't hurt my feelings if you want me to stop posting them. Just let me know.

Yvonne

 

[Weloveourtortoise]

please keep posting, I like learning and seeing different torts, It breaks my heart when I see them hurt though.

 

[Laura]

I think people need to see 'the other side' of keeping pets..
Keep posting.. and tell thier stories.. they cant!

 

[Stazz]

Yvonne, you sure do have my vote to keep on posting millions - as many as you want I love seeing all the new torts. And I fully agree with Laura too!

 

[Isa]

I think it is a good idea. I agree with Laura too

 

[Millerlite]

Stop it!, loll. Jk, i agree, its good to see them, and people can learn a thing or two.

 

[Yvonne G]

Here's today's installment of the turtles coming into my rescue. This is a male ornate box turtle and I've named him Maggie because he came to me on Maggie's birthday!

He was found in Visalia and was walking up a lady's driveway. Lucky for me the lady had read about me in the newspaper and kept the article so she knew my phone number!

Yvonne

 

[Isa]

He is in good hands now Yvonne , is he healty?

 

[desertsss]

Maggie seems very sweet.

 

[Yvonne G]

He's healthy and seems to be fully recovered from the dog chews that can be seen on the edge of his carapace. He's very tame and eats everything I offer him.

Yvonne

 

[terryo]

What do you do with all these rescues Yvonne? Many years ago I did this with water turtles, and it became over-whelming trying to find good homes...people with ponds. But I know that it is very rewarding helping them.

 

[Yvonne G]

What do you do with all these rescues Yvonne? Many years ago I did this with water turtles, and it became over-whelming trying to find good homes...people with ponds. But I know that it is very rewarding helping them.

I have a binder full of adoption applications with the most recent filed in the back. When I get in a turtle or tortoise, I look at the binder and call the top person to see if I can come and take a look at their yard. I usually find homes for all of them, but its pretty hard to find good homes for sulcatas.

Yvonne

 

[Isa]

He's healthy and seems to be fully recovered from the dog chews that can be seen on the edge of his carapace. He's very tame and eats everything I offer him.

Yvonne

I am glad he is doing good