Animals Matter: Red-eared slider turtle is three times the commitment of a dog or cat
A red-eared slider turtle can live 30 years, making it difficult to rehome, but a pet turtle cannot be released into the wild. The Central Texas Tortoise Rescue provides an alternative.I am an 80-year-old woman who has a red-striped turtle. I've had him for over 10 years. Unfortunately, I'm no longer able to care for him. Do you know a place that will take him?Red-eared sliders are so named because they have a red stripe behind their eyes and like to slide off rocks into the water.
Let friends and family know you need to rehome your turtle first. You will feel better knowing who and where your pet is going.in San Marcos. They are a small operation and often rely on foster families until new homes can be found. They screen potential adopters and educate them on how to care for their turtles. If they don't have space, there may be a waiting list that you can get on.
Local animal shelters do not accept turtles. A city shelter may take a turtle, but they will look for a rescue group, which in our area is Central Texas Tortoise Rescue. I know you will not abandon your turtle in the wild, Maureen, but some people do. So let me just add that abandonment is not only unethical but illegal. Pet turtles don't have the skills to survive in the wild, and most die. If they do survive, they can edge out native species of turtles in a fight for habitat or food.I take issue with your general stance on feral cats. They need to be removed by the city.
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