Post by LadyViper on May 21, 2007 21:58:24 GMT -6
Sulcata Homes Needed:
The number of sulcata tortoises GCTTS has taken in and adopted has
really escalated in the last couple of years, and we have handled a lot
of them. We knew there would be a big need for homes when we saw the
glut of baby sulcatas starting to be sold at the herp sales. Few
people
buying them were really aware of what would be involved keeping them
when they got larger. Now those sold 3-4 years ago are not suitable
for
them and we have been accepting them in larger numbers every year.
The point has come where anyone that was pre-qualified for adoption and
was interested has adopted one from us.
GCTTS has never refused to take an unwanted turtle but we knew 4 years
ago no society would be able to take in the number that would be
upcoming. We are appalled the herp societies allow them to be sold
at their herp sales, fully knowing, like the iguana problem years
before, that too many sold would later be unwanted.
If you are in a situation where you could foster one (or more) until
adoptive homes are found, or even better if you are interested in
adopting one of these potentially large tortoises, let us know! You
can
leave a message at 877-722-9997.
Thanks!
--
Bob Smither <bob@gctts.org>
The number of sulcata tortoises GCTTS has taken in and adopted has
really escalated in the last couple of years, and we have handled a lot
of them. We knew there would be a big need for homes when we saw the
glut of baby sulcatas starting to be sold at the herp sales. Few
people
buying them were really aware of what would be involved keeping them
when they got larger. Now those sold 3-4 years ago are not suitable
for
them and we have been accepting them in larger numbers every year.
The point has come where anyone that was pre-qualified for adoption and
was interested has adopted one from us.
GCTTS has never refused to take an unwanted turtle but we knew 4 years
ago no society would be able to take in the number that would be
upcoming. We are appalled the herp societies allow them to be sold
at their herp sales, fully knowing, like the iguana problem years
before, that too many sold would later be unwanted.
If you are in a situation where you could foster one (or more) until
adoptive homes are found, or even better if you are interested in
adopting one of these potentially large tortoises, let us know! You
can
leave a message at 877-722-9997.
Thanks!
--
Bob Smither <bob@gctts.org>
