Stolen Tortoises in Bridgwater Area-ALMOST ALL FOUND - Page 4

Sally_liz · 17-05-2011, 09:05 AM

I will ask more questions today and get back to you as soon as I hear anything.. xx

Sally_liz · 17-05-2011, 12:32 PM

ok, the person who bought the tortoise has now gone on holiday for a week so I can't get hold of them until they get back as they are out of the country, typical!!

Sally_liz · 18-05-2011, 10:17 AM

I have spoken to the owner of the stolen tortoises this morning, it sounds possible that the tortoise that was sold to my friends neighbour could be one of the missing one as it was described as being lumpy. They unfortunatly returned it back to where they got it from as they found out it was stolen (I know, some people use no common sense!) & got their money back, but hopefully they will be able to point us in the right direction.

With regards to the tortoise spotten in the park, it turns out the park is less than 100 yards from where they were stolen & where 6 of them were dumped so this also sounds hopeful. The owner has had a walk around the park today & spoken to a few dog walkers so all is heading in the right direction. I will be helping search if it is still not found on Sunday when I return from working away.

Apparently people in Bridgwater have no common sense... the person who saw the tortoise in the park didn't think of picking it up as it shouldn't be there, they just left it!! Sometimes you could just bang your head against a wall with the stupidity of some people but never mind.. things could be looking up for the fianal two missing tortoises!

tortydat · 18-05-2011, 01:18 PM

That's brilliant news so fingers crossed.

Mary

yuna1971 · 22-05-2011, 08:31 PM

There is another missing now in Bath. A 72 year old Hermanns. I'm very very sad to hear of this...Bath is 6 miles from where I live (Bristol).
Didn't know if any of you all knew...I'm sad.
Family is lovely, and devastated. xx

tortydat · 28-05-2011, 08:18 AM

Yes had heard of the missing tortoise in Bath it's a female Hermanns who has been in the same family for a very long time. No news at the moment.

Regarding the Bridgwater tortoises I am pleased to say that number eleven (Marginated) has been recovered in Taunton which now only leaves the little male ibera which needs lots of tlc as he is deformed and has had a couple of prolapses in the past. Please keep looking.

Mary

Neddy · 28-05-2011, 12:00 PM

I hope the last one is found, esp because he needs attention

There is another thread stating 14 tortoises have been stolen in the Kent area. xx

LunaLuz · 31-05-2011, 11:49 PM

This is a piccy of the spur-thighed male tortoise that is still missing from Bridgwater. He is approximately 4-5 inches long and has a lumpy shell. He does indeed need specialist care and attention, due to a prolapse when he was younger. So it would be even more wonderful if he could be reunited with his owner, so that he can receive the specialist care that he needs to survive.

Thank you for the continued publicity. I saw in The Sun today details of the 14 tortoises stolen in Kent... so very sad.

It also mentioned those stolen in Bridgwater earlier this month and also 2 others from Colwyn Bay in North Wales. Hopefully the media publicity will help return them to their rightful owners.

LunaLuz · 02-06-2011, 11:38 AM

I've now added this one to the UK National Pet Register and posted it on facebook. So if people can try and keep this search alive and keep spreading the word by whatever means, my parents would be very grateful.

Many thanks... Sue

Stolen Ibera Tortoise, Bridgwater, Somerset - UK National Pet Register

TortBabe · 02-06-2011, 08:15 PM

I hope they get this wee guy back, and great news they have got the other ones back

22-05-2011, 08:31 PM	#35
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	There is another missing now in Bath. A 72 year old Hermanns. I'm very very sad to hear of this...Bath is 6 miles from where I live (Bristol). Didn't know if any of you all knew...I'm sad. Family is lovely, and devastated. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

02-06-2011, 11:38 AM	#39
LunaLuz Junior Member Egg Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10	Stolen Tortoise, Bridgwater, Somerset I've now added this one to the UK National Pet Register and posted it on facebook. So if people can try and keep this search alive and keep spreading the word by whatever means, my parents would be very grateful. Many thanks... Sue Stolen Ibera Tortoise, Bridgwater, Somerset - UK National Pet Register

02-06-2011, 08:15 PM	#40
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	I hope they get this wee guy back, and great news they have got the other ones back __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

17-05-2011, 09:05 AM	#31
Sally_liz Member Incubating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 157	I will ask more questions today and get back to you as soon as I hear anything.. xx

17-05-2011, 12:32 PM	#32
Sally_liz Member Incubating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 157	ok, the person who bought the tortoise has now gone on holiday for a week so I can't get hold of them until they get back as they are out of the country, typical!!

18-05-2011, 10:17 AM	#33
Sally_liz Member Incubating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 157	I have spoken to the owner of the stolen tortoises this morning, it sounds possible that the tortoise that was sold to my friends neighbour could be one of the missing one as it was described as being lumpy. They unfortunatly returned it back to where they got it from as they found out it was stolen (I know, some people use no common sense!) & got their money back, but hopefully they will be able to point us in the right direction. With regards to the tortoise spotten in the park, it turns out the park is less than 100 yards from where they were stolen & where 6 of them were dumped so this also sounds hopeful. The owner has had a walk around the park today & spoken to a few dog walkers so all is heading in the right direction. I will be helping search if it is still not found on Sunday when I return from working away. Apparently people in Bridgwater have no common sense... the person who saw the tortoise in the park didn't think of picking it up as it shouldn't be there, they just left it!! Sometimes you could just bang your head against a wall with the stupidity of some people but never mind.. things could be looking up for the fianal two missing tortoises!

18-05-2011, 01:18 PM	#34
tortydat Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1,165	That's brilliant news so fingers crossed. Mary

28-05-2011, 08:18 AM	#36
tortydat Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1,165	Yes had heard of the missing tortoise in Bath it's a female Hermanns who has been in the same family for a very long time. No news at the moment. Regarding the Bridgwater tortoises I am pleased to say that number eleven (Marginated) has been recovered in Taunton which now only leaves the little male ibera which needs lots of tlc as he is deformed and has had a couple of prolapses in the past. Please keep looking. Mary

28-05-2011, 12:00 PM	#37
Neddy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,456	I hope the last one is found, esp because he needs attention There is another thread stating 14 tortoises have been stolen in the Kent area. xx

31-05-2011, 11:49 PM	#38
LunaLuz Junior Member Egg Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10	This is a piccy of the spur-thighed male tortoise that is still missing from Bridgwater. He is approximately 4-5 inches long and has a lumpy shell. He does indeed need specialist care and attention, due to a prolapse when he was younger. So it would be even more wonderful if he could be reunited with his owner, so that he can receive the specialist care that he needs to survive. Thank you for the continued publicity. I saw in The Sun today details of the 14 tortoises stolen in Kent... so very sad. It also mentioned those stolen in Bridgwater earlier this month and also 2 others from Colwyn Bay in North Wales. Hopefully the media publicity will help return them to their rightful owners.

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