Holiday help

Nefertari · 29-04-2013, 02:58 PM

What does everyone else do when they go on holiday, my daughter usually has my tortys but am going on holiday with her for week, I was told to just leave them in the garden, and yes I have done this overnight but not for a week, kennels offered to look after them but to be honest they would not know a torty from a turtle so thats a no, have asked ar=t vets with no luck, running out of options, anyone any ideas, I live in Suffolk.

emmajh · 29-04-2013, 03:35 PM

See my post below yours entitled anyone in Devon! Am in same position as you I need help too! Mins usually go to reptile shop but I'm looking to find someone near me that I can look after their torts and vice versa with. Perhaps we can say where we live and hopefully find someone to help. I'm in Exeter

Hanako · 29-04-2013, 06:11 PM

I usually give my neighbour my door keys, explain to her what they need and give her some money. This way the tortoises can stay in their natural environment without having to transport them somewhere.

emmajh · 29-04-2013, 06:54 PM

I usually do that for a weekend but not sure I fancy it for a fortnight eeeekkkk

Hanako · 29-04-2013, 07:08 PM

Well, I suppose it depends how much you feel you can trust your neighbours.

cherylahutch · 29-04-2013, 07:22 PM

I'm lucky my dad looks after mine think he enjoys it

Easter Bunny · 29-04-2013, 07:36 PM

I do worry about mine when I go away but I leave my older kids instructions and have an aunt come round every other day to check.
I also ring home 2/3 times a day, lol

Emilyjayne2012 · 29-04-2013, 07:52 PM

I have the same worries about when I go away as I won't have anyone to look after my two. I don't know what part of Suffolk you are from but I live in Colchester and I have looked into it and there is a reptile sitting company in Ardleigh, Colchester that look quite good, I haven't used them personally but maybe you could look into it. The website is - smallanimalsboarding.co.uk

koimon · 30-04-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by emmajh

See my post below yours entitled anyone in Devon! Am in same position as you I need help too! Mins usually go to reptile shop but I'm looking to find someone near me that I can look after their torts and vice versa with. Perhaps we can say where we live and hopefully find someone to help. I'm in Exeter

I think this would be the best option as it wouldn't cost anything (apart from a stick of rock

or similar) and you would know yours were being looked after by someone who (should) know what they are doing and they would have the same peace of mind! And of course as long as your holidays never clash!

So as I live quite close to Emilyjayne2012 (Felsted) would you be interested in being one of my "holiday buddies"?

emmajh · 30-04-2013, 06:35 AM

That's what I thought,at least we can trust each other

29-04-2013, 02:58 PM	#1
Nefertari Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 36	Holiday help What does everyone else do when they go on holiday, my daughter usually has my tortys but am going on holiday with her for week, I was told to just leave them in the garden, and yes I have done this overnight but not for a week, kennels offered to look after them but to be honest they would not know a torty from a turtle so thats a no, have asked ar=t vets with no luck, running out of options, anyone any ideas, I live in Suffolk.

29-04-2013, 07:22 PM	#6
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	I'm lucky my dad looks after mine think he enjoys it __________________ Proud owner of Elvis, Padme, Bella,Ruby and Daisy the Horsfields, Mork and Mindi the Indian stars, Toby and Scarlett the Redfoots Yoshi and Cleopatra the Egyptians and Sam the Labrador. .

29-04-2013, 07:36 PM	#7
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	I do worry about mine when I go away but I leave my older kids instructions and have an aunt come round every other day to check. I also ring home 2/3 times a day, lol __________________ Lynne x

29-04-2013, 07:52 PM	#8
Emilyjayne2012 Member Hatchling Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 674	I have the same worries about when I go away as I won't have anyone to look after my two. I don't know what part of Suffolk you are from but I live in Colchester and I have looked into it and there is a reptile sitting company in Ardleigh, Colchester that look quite good, I haven't used them personally but maybe you could look into it. The website is - smallanimalsboarding.co.uk __________________ Emily & ....

29-04-2013, 03:35 PM	#2
emmajh Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 446	See my post below yours entitled anyone in Devon! Am in same position as you I need help too! Mins usually go to reptile shop but I'm looking to find someone near me that I can look after their torts and vice versa with. Perhaps we can say where we live and hopefully find someone to help. I'm in Exeter

29-04-2013, 06:11 PM	#3
Hanako Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 690	I usually give my neighbour my door keys, explain to her what they need and give her some money. This way the tortoises can stay in their natural environment without having to transport them somewhere.

29-04-2013, 06:54 PM	#4
emmajh Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 446	I usually do that for a weekend but not sure I fancy it for a fortnight eeeekkkk

29-04-2013, 07:08 PM	#5
Hanako Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 690	Well, I suppose it depends how much you feel you can trust your neighbours.

30-04-2013, 06:35 AM	#10
emmajh Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 446	That's what I thought,at least we can trust each other

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