HI - Missing Tortoise

Leila · 07-07-2006, 01:17 PM

Hi Guys,

I was given this site address by a kind Steve who suggested you may be able to help me. My tortoise went missing Tuesday from our back garden, we think he may have been stolen. I was hoping you guys could keep eyes and ears out for me?

MISSING
Hermann tortoises, two years old, black and yellow with brown, 3".
Missing from Southend, Essex. Desperately missed!
Please contact Leila or David on 07958 112537 or 07939 817376
leila.david@blueyonder.co.uk

It would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Leila

Becks · 07-07-2006, 01:28 PM

hi leila and dav
welcome to the forum ..
im sorry to hear about your tort ..
i will keep my eyes pealed and im sure others will to..
i really hope u find him..
is it possilble he could be somewhere in the garden ..we all know what little torts can be like ..
thinking of u love becks xxxxxxxxxxx

Leila · 07-07-2006, 01:33 PM

Hi Becks,

We have looked everywhere but no sign of him, no sign of escape from his pen either. We are absolutely gutted, he is such a character. We have been checking morning and night in case he does turn up but no joy.

Thanks for your post
I hope turns up soon

sandy · 07-07-2006, 01:35 PM

Depending on where you live, your tortoise may well have buried down in our unusually hot
weather. Mine did this last year (having not done it in previous years 4yr old) she was down for
over a week. Then I decided to have a very careful dig around the roots of plants. And there
she was the little devil. Not a care in the world.

Becks · 07-07-2006, 02:01 PM

hi there leila
i realy hope u find him ..
i bet hes tucked up somewhere u least expect keep us informed
luv becks xxxxxxxxxx

Becks · 07-07-2006, 02:10 PM

this may help give u idea where to look ect
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/lost.htm

Leila · 07-07-2006, 05:49 PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for your help. We have just been outside digging about and so far found nothing. We will keep looking for him and hope he turns up. I have let local vets, rspca etc know so hopefully he will be found or if he has been stolen someone will come forward. I'll keep you all posted

Cheers
Leila

sandy · 07-07-2006, 08:57 PM

Just checking you know they can go down at least three inchs or more. Especially when small.

Dazza · 07-07-2006, 09:06 PM

Lets hope that when things cool down a bit he re-appears as if by magic !! i hope so i really do.

Keep us informed,

Darren

**Eire_Ade** · 08-07-2006, 01:28 AM

Hi Leila,

Welcome to the forum, I hope you find your little fellow, such as sad first few posts.

I assume your tortoise hasn't been micro chipped as he / she is only 3 inches in size. Did any neighbours see any strangers in the area or anyone around your house? Do many people know you have a tortoise?

Fingers, legs, arms and eyes crossed you get him / her back soon.

Regards, Ade

07-07-2006, 01:17 PM	#1
Leila Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southend, Essex Posts: 57	HI - Missing Tortoise Hi Guys, I was given this site address by a kind Steve who suggested you may be able to help me. My tortoise went missing Tuesday from our back garden, we think he may have been stolen. I was hoping you guys could keep eyes and ears out for me? MISSING Hermann tortoises, two years old, black and yellow with brown, 3". Missing from Southend, Essex. Desperately missed! Please contact Leila or David on 07958 112537 or 07939 817376 leila.david@blueyonder.co.uk It would be much appreciated. Thanks Leila

07-07-2006, 01:28 PM	#2
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	hi leila and dav welcome to the forum .. im sorry to hear about your tort .. i will keep my eyes pealed and im sure others will to.. i really hope u find him.. is it possilble he could be somewhere in the garden ..we all know what little torts can be like .. thinking of u love becks xxxxxxxxxxx __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

07-07-2006, 01:35 PM	#4
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Depending on where you live, your tortoise may well have buried down in our unusually hot weather. Mine did this last year (having not done it in previous years 4yr old) she was down for over a week. Then I decided to have a very careful dig around the roots of plants. And there she was the little devil. Not a care in the world. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

07-07-2006, 02:01 PM	#5
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	hi there leila i realy hope u find him .. i bet hes tucked up somewhere u least expect keep us informed luv becks xxxxxxxxxx __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

07-07-2006, 02:10 PM	#6
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	this may help give u idea where to look ect http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/lost.htm __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

07-07-2006, 01:33 PM	#3
Leila Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southend, Essex Posts: 57	Hi Becks, We have looked everywhere but no sign of him, no sign of escape from his pen either. We are absolutely gutted, he is such a character. We have been checking morning and night in case he does turn up but no joy. Thanks for your post I hope turns up soon

07-07-2006, 05:49 PM	#7
Leila Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southend, Essex Posts: 57	Hi guys, Thanks for your help. We have just been outside digging about and so far found nothing. We will keep looking for him and hope he turns up. I have let local vets, rspca etc know so hopefully he will be found or if he has been stolen someone will come forward. I'll keep you all posted Cheers Leila

07-07-2006, 08:57 PM	#8
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Just checking you know they can go down at least three inchs or more. Especially when small. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

07-07-2006, 09:06 PM	#9
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	Lets hope that when things cool down a bit he re-appears as if by magic !! i hope so i really do. Keep us informed, Darren

08-07-2006, 01:28 AM	#10
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Leila, Welcome to the forum, I hope you find your little fellow, such as sad first few posts. I assume your tortoise hasn't been micro chipped as he / she is only 3 inches in size. Did any neighbours see any strangers in the area or anyone around your house? Do many people know you have a tortoise? Fingers, legs, arms and eyes crossed you get him / her back soon. Regards, Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

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