why?

Mrs Frog · 27-12-2008, 05:12 PM

http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction.../ddd94e1c.html

alotoffluff · 27-12-2008, 06:53 PM

Oh Jackie, i think you should stay away from that site hun, it really upsets you doesn't it?
At least the owner has said he "hasn't got time for the little guy", rather that saying he just doesn't want him! Maybe someone who has got the time and love will take him on soon!!!

Mrs Frog · 27-12-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alotoffluff

Oh Jackie, i think you should stay away from that site hun, it really upsets you doesn't it?
At least the owner has said he "hasn't got time for the little guy", rather that saying he just doesn't want him! Maybe someone who has got the time and love will take him on soon!!!

i even tried to get my hubby to buy him for me

I am staying away

alotoffluff · 27-12-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackie Stone

i even tried to get my hubby to buy him for me

I am staying away

I think thats best. It breaks my heart when i see what you have found on that site, and i bet it upsets you just as much. The torts are never in my area or else i would take another one on! Poor little things.
But some people just dont have the time, like the fella said, so its better they go to someone who does.
I bet there are loads of torts for sale on there!

beckyzazou · 27-12-2008, 07:28 PM

I know what you mean Jackie, it's not that they are advertised for sale, it's more the fact that the money matters more than making sure that the tort goes to a good home.

I have in the past (probably a bit naughty - but never mind - I have broad shoulders) reminded advertisers that there are really going rehoming services such as SW, TPG and the TT of course. I have also emailed them care sheets to pass on to the next owners. I am probably over stepping the mark and may affend people, but it does my conscience and blood pressure the world of good. I justify it by letting myself think that I am acting in the best interest of the tort.

I too have stopped visiting these sites

CJ · 28-12-2008, 10:47 AM

Hmmm, this is my take on it, and I may be completely wrong (so sorry to
the seller if I am!!), but I'm not sure they're selling him because they don't have time for the little guy! I'm wondering if it's a dealer trying to get rid of some, because in the picture there is a tortoise on either side of this one, so why aren't they selling them all (and they're not selling them, because I checked the other listings!!). Also, if they just haven't got time for him (but have time for the others!) why do they want rid before 1st January. All a bit odd to me, but maybe I'm just not very trusting!!!

Lou · 28-12-2008, 11:13 AM

well spotted inspector morse!

CJ · 28-12-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou

well spotted inspector morse!

I have a very suspicious mind!!!

alotoffluff · 28-12-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ

Hmmm, this is my take on it, and I may be completely wrong (so sorry to
the seller if I am!!), but I'm not sure they're selling him because they don't have time for the little guy! I'm wondering if it's a dealer trying to get rid of some, because in the picture there is a tortoise on either side of this one, so why aren't they selling them all (and they're not selling them, because I checked the other listings!!). Also, if they just haven't got time for him (but have time for the others!) why do they want rid before 1st January. All a bit odd to me, but maybe I'm just not very trusting!!!

Never noticed this, you may have a point!!! Some people!!!

CJ · 28-12-2008, 06:46 PM

Just thought it might put Jackie's mind at rest to know that it might not
be someone's pet they are getting rid of.

I'm probably a bit sad, but I'm suspicious of most things online!

I answered an ad once on preloved for a horsfield hatchling from a 'breeder', but as soon as i started to ask questions he never replied to me anymore!!

27-12-2008, 05:12 PM	#1
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	why? http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction.../ddd94e1c.html

28-12-2008, 11:13 AM	#7
Lou Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wigan - Greater Manchester Posts: 1,172	well spotted inspector morse! __________________ Louise... Horsfield: 1.0.2 Walter / Izzy / Tilly Redfoot : 1.3.0 Ruby / Scarlet / Merlot / Ginger Goldfish : 0:0:1 Splodge Bearded Dragon : 0:1:0 Zuki Springer Spaniel : 1:0:0 Bailey

27-12-2008, 06:53 PM	#2
alotoffluff Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greenwich, london, previously born and brought up in Kent! Posts: 2,127	Oh Jackie, i think you should stay away from that site hun, it really upsets you doesn't it? At least the owner has said he "hasn't got time for the little guy", rather that saying he just doesn't want him! Maybe someone who has got the time and love will take him on soon!!!

27-12-2008, 07:28 PM	#5
beckyzazou Member Hatched Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lancs, Bolton Posts: 263	I know what you mean Jackie, it's not that they are advertised for sale, it's more the fact that the money matters more than making sure that the tort goes to a good home. I have in the past (probably a bit naughty - but never mind - I have broad shoulders) reminded advertisers that there are really going rehoming services such as SW, TPG and the TT of course. I have also emailed them care sheets to pass on to the next owners. I am probably over stepping the mark and may affend people, but it does my conscience and blood pressure the world of good. I justify it by letting myself think that I am acting in the best interest of the tort. I too have stopped visiting these sites

28-12-2008, 10:47 AM	#6
CJ Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herts Posts: 1,280	Hmmm, this is my take on it, and I may be completely wrong (so sorry to the seller if I am!!), but I'm not sure they're selling him because they don't have time for the little guy! I'm wondering if it's a dealer trying to get rid of some, because in the picture there is a tortoise on either side of this one, so why aren't they selling them all (and they're not selling them, because I checked the other listings!!). Also, if they just haven't got time for him (but have time for the others!) why do they want rid before 1st January. All a bit odd to me, but maybe I'm just not very trusting!!!

28-12-2008, 06:46 PM	#10
CJ Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herts Posts: 1,280	Just thought it might put Jackie's mind at rest to know that it might not be someone's pet they are getting rid of. I'm probably a bit sad, but I'm suspicious of most things online! I answered an ad once on preloved for a horsfield hatchling from a 'breeder', but as soon as i started to ask questions he never replied to me anymore!!

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