|
|
Looking to Adopt? |
| This is what our member has to say: Hi -
I'm currently the proud mommy of a baby gecko, but have lots of turtle experience...since I acquired a very large tank, I've been ... |
|
|
This thread is currently here for archival purposes only. As a result of this thread being inactive for over 90 days, it is no longer accepting posts.
Please start a new thread if you seek additional information regarding this topic.
|
|
10-22-2007, 07:03 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 81
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
|
Looking to Adopt?
Hi -
I'm currently the proud mommy of a baby gecko, but have lots of turtle experience...since I acquired a very large tank, I've been interested in adopting 2 female box turtles. The trouble is, I haven't found a place to adopt from! I feel bad buying babies when there are adults that need a home for the 2nd half of their lives.
Does anyone know of a (reputable) adoption center in Michigan? I've tried a few places, but not gotten any response.
Thanks!
Anna
|
10-22-2007, 07:17 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Katy, Texas
Posts: 10,418
Thanks: 5
Thanked 129 Times in 128 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
You can try... petfinders.com to look up shelters in your area.
__________________
MARSHA
:D I'm smiling because I have no idea whats going on!
|
10-22-2007, 08:52 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Abingdon, Maryland
Posts: 6,030
Thanks: 11
Thanked 259 Times in 259 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
check craigs list in the pet section. There always seems to be herps in need, at least in the baltimore area.
craigslist: michigan jobs, housing, for sale, personals, services, community, and events
__________________
My name is Liz
Do what's best for the animal, not what's best for you.
|
|
10-23-2007, 12:24 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Virginia, US
Posts: 1,522
Thanks: 11
Thanked 45 Times in 42 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
It's hard for me to look on craigslist. I see so many entries where the owner is trying to get rid of an animal like an iguana, and is consistantly listing horrible care for it. I want to take them all just so they'd have good care, but I don't have the room! 
__________________
"Let's eat, Grandpa!"
"Let's eat Grandpa!"
Punctuation. It saves lives.
|
|
10-23-2007, 12:33 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: huntsville, AL
Posts: 180
Thanks: 0
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
luckily for me, most of the herps up for adoption on craiglist in my area have been well cared for and are for sale by breeders or someone who loves it but just doesnt have the room anymore
__________________
I'm full of useless facts to know and say!
~Chelsea~
To see a world in a grain of sand
And Heaven in a wildflower
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
And eternity in an hour...
|
|
10-23-2007, 03:00 PM
|
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Virginia, US
Posts: 1,522
Thanks: 11
Thanked 45 Times in 42 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
That is fortunate. I just saw two today that had iguanas being kept in 20g-40g glass tanks "and have been for four years!" The pictures of the tank they're giving away (because they've just gotten a new huge 55g tank, which proves they are taking good care of it), or the poor little ig they want to give away in his tank, show just how inadequit the care so far has been. Makes me really angry.
__________________
"Let's eat, Grandpa!"
"Let's eat Grandpa!"
Punctuation. It saves lives.
|
|
10-23-2007, 03:05 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 396
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
the north american reptile breeders convention was in two a week ago. In the last week I've seen soooooo many reptiles on Craigslist. It's killing me! Geckos, snakes, turtles..... poor animals..
__________________
I am owned by:
2 dogs, a Hahn's macaw, 2 parrotlets, 2 parakeets, 1 bearded dragon, 1 cornsnake, 2 yellow belly sliders, 1 razorback musk, 30 gallon saltwater reef, 10 gallon planted tank, 5.5 gallon planted betta tank
|
|
10-23-2007, 03:18 PM
|
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: huntsville, AL
Posts: 180
Thanks: 0
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
people should take a test before they have a pet... or children in some cases. we definately need some way to regulate it. Maybe you guys could make tests for breeders who actually care so they can make sure their babies are going to a new home
__________________
I'm full of useless facts to know and say!
~Chelsea~
To see a world in a grain of sand
And Heaven in a wildflower
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
And eternity in an hour...
|
|
10-24-2007, 07:18 PM
|
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 81
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
Thanks for the input - I'll check out craigslist - I will probably want to adopt everything from the sounds of it - my gecko was an adoption, too - broken leg and no tail and barely even 2.25 inches long when I adopted him! He was so skinny and sad looking, but is a fat happy baby now!
-A
|
|
10-24-2007, 09:27 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 1,123
Thanks: 0
Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Looking to Adopt?
I don't know what kind of box turtle you're looking for, but in some states it's illegal to keep native box turtles unless you are a licensed wildlife rehabber. (I'm in VA and I think that's the case here.) But there are other species (like ornate box turtles, I believe) that would be legal even in those states. Just my coupla' pennies' worth, in case you wanted to check on your state's laws before you adopt.
__________________
Amy
|
|
