Tortoise Trust Rehoming - Page 5

leggy · #41 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 03:29 PM

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Alexanders_mummy · #42 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 09:36 PM

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sulcata2big · #43 (**permalink**) 16-08-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tams

Tortoises can live a very long time, and it is quite common for these incredible animals to still be going strong even as we are slowing down a bit. Other circumstances can also result in a need to find a much loved pet a new home: illness, a house move, a career change, etc. This can be a very distressing time as it is not easy pass on responsibility to someone else, especially a stranger.

If you are in that position, you need to be assured of several very important things:

Your tortoise will receive proper care (by that, we mean diet, housing and veterinary attention when needed)
Your tortoise will never be sold (it can end up anywhere if that happens)
Your tortoise will not be placed at risk (by mixing with other species, by being forced to breed if it is unsuitable, by failing to have adequate quarantine and hygeine precautions in place, etc.)

Many people will gladly take on a tortoise these days, or may even offer a ‘Rehoming Service’. We urge you to check their credentials carefully:

How long have they being doing this?
Can they produce references from satisfied users of the service?
Do they have a good track record?
How do they verify and vet potential homes?
What standards do they require?
Do they (or their organisation) have sufficient expertise to ensure that incompatible animals are never mixed?

The Tortoise Trust has been rehoming tortoises and turtles since 1980. We have successfully rehomed thousands of animals. We have very strict controls in place, and we are recommended by many major organisations and institutions including zoos, the Blue Cross and veterinary practices. We take great care to ensure that very high standards are met and maintained.

If you have any questions about our rehoming service, please do not hesitate to contact us. There are NO FEES whatsoever involved, either for persons needing new homes, OR for those adopting. Our sole concern is to ensure the future welfare of the animal.

There are some things it might help you to know. It is vital for the health and welfare of the tortoise(s) involved that we obtain accurate information as to species, age and sex. The best way is to have a photograph available for us to check. We realise that in an emergency situation that might not be possible. In that case, we may only be able to offer a temporary home under quarantine conditions until this has been established.

It places your tortoise at risk of contracting serious illnesses or even of being attacked and injured by other tortoises if this is not done.

The Tortoise Trust

www.tortoisetrust.org

Thanks for taking the time to read,

Tamie
TT Rehoming

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Tamie · #44 (**permalink**) 16-08-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sulcata2big

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Thanks for the bump sulcata2big - lovely time for TT rehoming, some very different species needing rehoming from Golden Hermanni, Whitei, Moroccans, Tunisians and a wonderfully ancient Horsfieldii - estimated to be about 80 years!!

Keeps me busy and finding wonderful Trust members to take them on is a pleasure!!

Tamie

sulcata2big · #45 (**permalink**) 21-08-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tams

Thanks for the bump sulcata2big - lovely time for TT rehoming, some very different species needing rehoming from Golden Hermanni, Whitei, Moroccans, Tunisians and a wonderfully ancient Horsfieldii - estimated to be about 80 years!!

Keeps me busy and finding wonderful Trust members to take them on is a pleasure!!

Tamie

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Tamie · #46 (**permalink**) 23-08-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sulcata2big

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

<vbg> It will be my pleasure to keep up the good work!

Thanks for the support.

Tamie

www.tortoisetrust.org

Angel1mole · #47 (**permalink**) 23-08-2008, 08:12 PM

I am on lesson two of the Tortoise Trust Foundation Course, and it really is brilliant.

I thought I would do it during my break from uni (to keep my brain working), and learn about these amazing animals.

The course is detailed, explanatory, and so well put together, I would recommend it to anyone wanting to know 'that little bit more' about Chelonia.

Keep up the excellent work

Tamie · #48 (**permalink**) 24-08-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Angel1mole

I am on lesson two of the Tortoise Trust Foundation Course, and it really is brilliant.

I thought I would do it during my break from uni (to keep my brain working), and learn about these amazing animals.

The course is detailed, explanatory, and so well put together, I would recommend it to anyone wanting to know 'that little bit more' about Chelonia.

Keep up the excellent work

Thank you very much for the 'thumbs up' for the TT course, designed to help educate those who love chelonia - all that have taken/are taking the course recommend it.

Obviously it is exciting times ahead for the TT with the JILL MARTIN CHARITY FOR TORTOISE CONSERVATION AND WELFARE finally coming into it's own. Years of preparation work has taken place to bring this CHARITY together and make Jill's last wish a reality.

Some of these programs include:

* Help to veterinary students and rescue centres in less developed countries

* Training programs aimed at people wishing to learn rescue/rehab skills

* A brand new range of free basic care material for new keepers to be available via vets, etc.

Exciting times ahead!!

Tamie

kellysmith1976 · #49 (**permalink**) 28-08-2008, 04:41 PM

Bump Up!!!

Im on your rehoming list.. waiting for some darlin torts!......

Tamie · #50 (**permalink**) 28-08-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kellysmith1976

Bump Up!!!

Im on your rehoming list.. waiting for some darlin torts!......

Lol - thanks for the bump!

Tamie

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