Meet Our Residents
ROCKY
Rocky, a Sulcata Tortoise, came to our rescue in 2018. He was born in 2000 and lived a life as a classroom pet surrounded by children. He learned to untie shoes and chase toes. He was very well loved and cared for by his owner. Changes in their lives meant Rocky could no longer stay with them. Rocky's owner hated to part with him, but wanted to do what was best for him. Rocky is a favorite at programs and festivals. He has a ornery personality and loves to chase kids. At over 75 pounds he is a handful, but he has stolen our heart and will stay here as a permanent resident, even when he is too large to take to programs.
TIM
Tim, a Sulcata, came to the rescue in 2018 shortly after Rocky arrived. By late summer of that year word was getting out that we had tortoises and record numbers of phone calls came in asking us to take their tortoises. Tim was unhealthy upon arrival having been fed predominantly bananas and canned green beans. After 6 months of offering the right foods and numerous veterinarian visits, and antibiotics he finally started eating and within a few months was thriving. His true personality began to shine and we fell in love. He is going to be featured in a 2022 college physics textbook depicting his ear as part of a chapter study. He is so sweet and endearing and comes on a run....or at least as much as a tortoise can run for shell scratches and attention. Tim frequently goes with us to programs and festivals and everyone loves him.
HOOTCH
Hootch, a Red-Footed Tortoise, came to us in 2018. He was 22 years old and so very loved by his family. He grew up with several little girls to give him shell scratches and lots of love. Eventually the little girls grew up, and his owner felt he would do better to live where he would get more attention. Hootch has personality in spades and is adored everywhere he goes. He is almost always with us at festivals and programs. He loves shell scratches, and gives the most amazing tortoise hugs. We can't imagine not having Hootch with us.