http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php en-us http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php?id=P9 As usual I have good intentions of keeping up with the blog but never seem to get around to it. So now I'll try to joggle my memory to see if I can remember some of what has gone on here since the fall when I last posted. As stated in the blog last entry, the RES are still a big problem with placing. I have had offers from several people out of state to release them in ponds where they are native so this is an option, but some people just don't like that option. So for those I just keep... http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php?id=P8 Been a long time since I've given any updates, but I'll try to remember all that's gone on all summer and fall to keep you in the loop, so to speak. It was a real busy season for all kinds of turtles and tortoises, and fortunately homes were found for all adoptable turtles/torts. I think my last count was something like 36 Sulcata that were placed. I'm sure there were more than those and once I get through all my paperwork I'll have a more accurate number. We had several Sulcata that... http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php?id=P7 Denise Flaim Animal House November 8, 2007 Julie Maguire is looking for a few good ponds. Feral kitties and Labrador retrievers and all those other usual suspects are not the only ones who need rescuing in these precincts. Abandoned and unwanted turtles and tortoises are more common than you might think, which is what prompted Maguire, of Lake Ronkonkoma, to found Turtle Rescue of Long Island (turtlerescues.org - don't forget the "s") in 2004. Maguire can find... http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php?id=P6 test http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php?id=P5 Don't know where the time goes, but summer is here and I'm sure glad it is. All the turtles and tortoises are now outside full time, except for the rehabs and my tiny Leopard torts. They come in at night. It's so nice to see everyone sunning themselves and getting lots of exercise. We've had a large Sulcata here for over a month now who will be going to Florida next month, but for now is mowing the entire pen all by herself, and does a great job too. She must weigh over 50 pounds, but I... http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php?id=P4 I sort of missed updating for the month of March, so will try to cover all I can remember. It sure did pick up with rescues and adoptions coming in. I had a total of eight Sulcata here at once which is our new record for the most at one time, and I also have a pretty good sized Leopard tort. If it hadn't been for the streak of warm weather at the end of March, we would have had 12 Sulcata here, but luckily I was able to ship four out then. I have two more Sulcata coming in tomorrow, so no... http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php?id=P3 We've certainly got a full house here now. One little Painted turtle was adopted out, but many other turtles and torts came in. Some we are still looking for homes for. Some are ill and receiving care to get them in shape for adoption. The two smaller Sulcata that came in here in December have a home to go to, but we need to wait for the weather to warm up. Another Sulcata came in that is not in very good shape. Real bad pyramiding, but his shell is pretty hard. We have a really kind... http://turtlerescues.com/weblog/weblog.php?id=P2 Usually this time of year is slow, but last month I took in three Sulcata tortoises. Two are only about a year old and quite small, the other probably about five or so and much larger. On January 6th we had a warm spell so I had him outside grazing. He was delighted to say the least. When I brought him back in let's say he was not so happy. Luckily we had another break in the weather and I was able to ship him to a new home down in Alabama where he can get out to graze much more often. The...