HOW TORTOISE GROUP HELPSMISSIONTortoise Group supports measures to protect free-living tortoises and their habitat. By offering homeless pet tortoises for adoption, we hope to stop the poaching of wild, protected tortoises.Tortoise Group is concerned with the quality of life of pet tortoises and promotes responsible care. Tortoises, as pets, are particularly easy to neglect and abuse. Improper care has been demonstrated to us over the years by the hundreds of observed and reported instances of deformity and death among tortoises. MEETINGS AND SERVICESMeetingsOur meetings are for the general public. Meetings are an enjoyable way of learning more about wild and pet desert tortoises and sharing tortoise stories. We feature guest speakers, sell MegaDiet and other items, and offer free information sheets. See the list on Page ii. Call us for the meeting schedule (702-739-7113)Website at: Tortoise Group Marking Your TortoiseWe can show you a harmless way to mark your tortoise with your phone number. See Figure 42 and Page ii for securing Information Sheet #5. We can also insert a microchip in your tortoise. The phone number and/or microchip may mean the difference between your lost tortoise being returned or not.Never drill holes through the shell. There are nerves and blood vessels under the entire shell. Drilling causes pain and serves no purpose. Many pet tortoises escape each year. If you lose yours, call the Tortoise Pick-up Service, (702) 593-9027. It may have collected the tortoise. Never cover the shell with paint or similar material. Trying to remove it can do more harm than good. Paint will eventually wear off.
Additional Free Services- Speakers for school classes, youth and adult groups- Newsletter - Hotline: (702) 739-7113 - Personalized assistance on tortoise matters - Website: Tortoise Group • Need a yard consultation? • Want to adopt a tortoise? Call Tortoise Group at (702) 739-8043 |
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