Ugh! This poor tortoise

[tignish99]

I was perusing Kijiji and came upon this ad. http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-pets-other-pets-for-sale-Russian-Tortoise-W0QQAdIdZ507746480
Not only does it not look like a Russian, but this is probably the saddest example of a tortoise living set up I have seen in a long time. I do hope someone buys this poor animal and gives it a good home. I wish I could help, but it is just not a possibility at this time. <ok off my soap box>

 

[Yvonne G]

Well, $400 is way too much money for a Russian, but $400 for a leopard (like what the tortoise IS) is not out of line.

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I really am not familiar with Canada's pricing, so I may be all wet...but it IS a leopard.

 

[tignish99]

Well, $400 is way too much money for a Russian, but $400 for a leopard (like what the tortoise IS) is not out of line.

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I really am not familiar with Canada's pricing, so I may be all wet...but it IS a leopard.

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$400 for a Russian is actually fairly in-line in Canada. I was more annoyed with the living conditions of this animal.

 

[luvpetz27]

No hide!! Poor thing!!

 

[wellington]

Actually you can help. Send them an email and explain the changes that should be made and that they have a leopard, not a Russian. Every time you see something like this, at the very least a friendly email should be sent. If you don't at least do that, then your not helping the poor tortoise that can not speak for itself. I sent them an email, but I don't know if it went through, as I have been having slow Internet response.

 

[tignish99]

Actually you can help. Send them an email and explain the changes that should be made and that they have a leopard, not a Russian. Every time you see something like this, at the very least a friendly email should be sent. If you don't at least do that, then your not helping the poor tortoise that can not speak for itself. I sent them an email, but I don't know if it went through, as I have been having slow Internet response.

Great idea. I will do just that.