Ah Sal, that breaks my heart. When I went to Petsmart and saw the Russian tortoise there, they looked so sad. Just sleeping, not moving... With pellets for food. I don't even have a tortoise yet and I know it's not good for them. I did have trouble choosing to get a tortoise, because I eat a plant-based diet and am very strict on animal welfare. However, I think having animals is good for the animals and good for us. It's a mutual relationship. I would never buy a dog at a petstore, but for something like a tortoise, in my area, they don't really adopt those out. Which is good, hopefully that means they are loved.
Thankfully with sites like these making the right decision is much easier, the important thing to do is to support a place where the animal is bred and taken care of with love, and doing the same once it's in your home as well. So heartbreaking to see that video.
Thankfully with sites like these making the right decision is much easier, the important thing to do is to support a place where the animal is bred and taken care of with love, and doing the same once it's in your home as well. So heartbreaking to see that video.