Tortoise at dog park, but separated.

[mobtech]

Ok hear me out. My local dog park has an extra gated off area that no one uses. Is this a good idea? I just thought it was a way of not having to move the tortoise every time he gets moving toward the street or parking lot. The gated area has grass and shade. Any thoughts? It is in temecula, ca and if you are close it would be nice to meet others around here.

I have a sulcata and a few desert tortoises. I would only be taking one tortoise at a time to the park.

 

[Yvonne G]

My first thought was for you to find out if the park service ever uses chemicals on the grass. And the next thought I had was...can you imagine those dogs when they get a look at moving rocks across the fence? It would drive them CRAZY!!

 

[Kristina]

I would also worry that if dogs do ever go in the other area, and poop, that there may be residue from heartworm meds on the grass. It is deadly to tortoises.

 

[Tom]

I would not risk it.

 

[Jacqui]

I would also worry that if dogs do ever go in the other area, and poop, that there may be residue from heartworm meds on the grass. It is deadly to tortoises.

My very first thought!

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My first thought was for you to find out if the park service ever uses chemicals on the grass.

... and my second thought!

 

[ascott]

How funny would that look....like a rhinestone covered harness adorning a tort on a walk about in the park...LOL

As cute as that would be.....I don't think it would realistically be safe.....I would not

 

[Laura]

I see no reason to risk it.. also all the strangers seeing your torts.. following you home and stealing them...

 

[Angi]

I had the same thoughts as Yvonne and Kristina. I would not take my torts.

 

[mobtech]

Thank you for the responses. You have provided some things to think about.

 

[arby2774]

How funny would that look....like a rhinestone covered harness adorning a tort on a walk about in the park...LOL

As cute as that would be.....I don't think it would realistically be safe.....I would not

I was thinking about the harness myself! Funny!