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YellowOctopus

Found: Russian(?) tortoise in Menomonee Falls

If you have lost a tortoise (I believe he's a Russian tortoise, but tortoises aren't my bailiwick) the Good Hope Rd area of Menomonee Falls, I have found him. Please email me with a photo of the lost animal if you would like him back. I'm asking for no finder's fee, and he's in good hands until you reclaim him.

If you abandoned this tortoise, there's a special circle of hell reserved for you. The tortoise would not survive a Wisconsin winter, and freezing a reptile is one of the most painful ways to die. If you abandoned this animal, you consigned him to die an agonizing and slow death.

Edit: This is a male Greek tortoise.

Posted Jul 13, 2014, 11:18 PM UTC · edited

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fiozozaukee co.•

You are a good person.

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TheCowsRComing•

Put up signs. Somebody may claim the tortoise.

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YellowOctopusOPRiverwest•

I'm working on it. I brought him home fifteen minutes ago, found him space to live temporarily, and posted here and craigslist.

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YellowOctopusOPRiverwest•

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Hoffer's isn't what I'd consider a decent pet store- their tortoise pens are filthy, and they don't have anyone there who knows the first thing about reptiles. For several years, I was the only person who could handle their bullsnakes, and I've tried to correct their animal care several times because a lot of it is really very wrong.

I do have some options for people to take him if I can't locate the owners, including one very good tortoise rescue.

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[deleted]•

I'd contact these guys.

http://tropiclifepets.com/main/

They're right in that area and deal a lot with tortoises and other exotic pets.

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YellowOctopusOPRiverwest•

Unfortunately, I'm a little too familiar with Hoffer's TLP to surrender an animal to them. If you ever get the chance to see their tortoise pen, you'll see what I mean.

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[deleted]•

I wasn't saying to give it to them, but chances are whoever is the owner of said tortoise probably got it from them and will probably return to them to see if they've heard anything. I'm sure they also have a wall for lost and found pets.

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YellowOctopusOPRiverwest•

Oh, I misread your comment. That's a good idea, I'll give them a call or stop by.

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Sunny_Psy_Opsouth side•

Thanks for taking him in. I'm an amateur herptile enthusiast and it's nice to see someone else out there looking out for these animals.

Unfortunately it's not my tortoise, but I'm adding my name to the chorus of people recommending contacting Hoffer's. They should know what to do with him/her.

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joahfx•

I just was in buying crickets, hoffers says that its not theirs, but will help find the owner if you call them.

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YellowOctopusOPRiverwest•

Thanks, but I've already got a decent start on this. I might post a "Found" ad there though.

I appreciate you asking!

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joahfx•

At first I thought it was one of there's and it was stolen. (I live nearby and someone stole their sign recently). So I felt compelled to ask. I'm in there a couple times a week to buy crickets.

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reverie_•

Hoffer's sells those. I wonder if he's from there, originally? Maybe they'd take him if you can't find the owner.

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YellowOctopusOPRiverwest•

I'd imagine he is. He's full grown, so likely he's been owned for a while. I have a friend who might like to cut her teeth on tortoises with him, and if she's not interested in him, I know a wonderful rescue that will take him. Thanks!

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joahfx•

Hoffers is on Good Hope road, and their tortoises are kept outside in the summer. It's possible one got out.

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MurDoctFalls•

I'm not exactly positive, but the Pet Supplies Plus store by O'Reillys and Logans shoes might be of some help. If anything I'm sure they have maybe a lost and found board somewhere in the lobby. There might even be someone there who is familiar with tortoises. Otherwise the community board at the Pick by the high school would be a good place to start.

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