Yet another P*** a* H*** thread

**Alan1** · 09-10-2009, 08:45 PM

We were in P*** a* H*** and noticed they have started selling torts now as pointed out on another thread. I was not impressed with this first one, my wife went to get someone to save this tort before it drowned. I pointed out that it would be best if a stone was placed in the water dish but was told, it's okay I will put some wool in it

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purplelynn · 09-10-2009, 09:24 PM

That's really scary , especially the first picture - why onn earht do they feel they need to sell tortoises - they should leave it to the breeders who know what they are talking about

**Alan1** · 09-10-2009, 09:28 PM

Damn it.. pics are massive i will have to alter them

purplelynn · 09-10-2009, 09:31 PM

Have you reported it to RSPCA? Surely the first picture is damming

**Alan1** · 09-10-2009, 09:42 PM

No I didn't. The girl was quite shocked to see it and said it hadn't done it before. She really was concerned about it but I don't know where she got the wool idea

I think it's only recently they have got them in. The water dish apart, the conditions were better than I've seen in any other pet shop I've come across

**Alan1** · 09-10-2009, 10:00 PM

The substrate must have gold dust in it at that price

Helen M · 09-10-2009, 10:07 PM

Hopefully the price will put most people off. I do believe the starter kit (including a viv etc) is £200! Hopefully it won't be very profitable for them due to people not buying them and they'll eventually stop selling the tortoises.
Helen xx

babytort · 09-10-2009, 10:37 PM

the first pic is very distressing.. :0(
hope these poor torts find a loving home

swad1000 · 09-10-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purplelynn

Have you reported it to RSPCA? Surely the first picture is damming

Whats damming about the first picture?

Tortoises do some times end up on there backs, it happens.

It will happen to tortoises kept in pet shops it will happen to tortoises kept by keepers/breeders.

The enclosure looks clean and the water looks fresh, there would be absolutely nothing for the RSPCA to get involved for, and pet shops are regularly inspected by the RSPCA any way, as well as council inspectors.

purplelynn · 10-10-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swad1000

Whats damming about the first picture?

Tortoises do some times end up on there backs, it happens.

It will happen to tortoises kept in pet shops it will happen to tortoises kept by keepers/breeders.

The enclosure looks clean and the water looks fresh, there would be absolutely nothing for the RSPCA to get involved for, and pet shops are regularly inspected by the RSPCA any way, as well as council inspectors.

I know they end up on their backs - but having no means of righting itself and possibly drowning can't be right.

I just hate seeing an animal in distress - but I agree the rest is clean but it just feels bad that thye have such a poor reputation when selling other livestock.

I guess what I am saying is I'd rather they sold no animals at all

09-10-2009, 08:45 PM	#1
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	Yet another P* a* H* thread We were in P*** a* H*** and noticed they have started selling torts now as pointed out on another thread. I was not impressed with this first one, my wife went to get someone to save this tort before it drowned. I pointed out that it would be best if a stone was placed in the water dish but was told, it's okay I will put some wool in it click on pics to zoom Last edited by egyptiandan64; 10-10-2009 at 11:29 PM. Reason: PM Alan for name of establishment

09-10-2009, 10:37 PM	#8
babytort Member Hatched Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: aberdeen Posts: 363	the first pic is very distressing.. :0( hope these poor torts find a loving home __________________ 3 spur thighed,2 moggies,1 daughter,1 husband

09-10-2009, 09:24 PM	#2
purplelynn Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,403	That's really scary , especially the first picture - why onn earht do they feel they need to sell tortoises - they should leave it to the breeders who know what they are talking about

09-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#3
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	Damn it.. pics are massive i will have to alter them

09-10-2009, 09:31 PM	#4
purplelynn Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,403	Have you reported it to RSPCA? Surely the first picture is damming

09-10-2009, 09:42 PM	#5
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	No I didn't. The girl was quite shocked to see it and said it hadn't done it before. She really was concerned about it but I don't know where she got the wool idea I think it's only recently they have got them in. The water dish apart, the conditions were better than I've seen in any other pet shop I've come across

09-10-2009, 10:00 PM	#6
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	The substrate must have gold dust in it at that price

09-10-2009, 10:07 PM	#7
Helen M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,362	Hopefully the price will put most people off. I do believe the starter kit (including a viv etc) is £200! Hopefully it won't be very profitable for them due to people not buying them and they'll eventually stop selling the tortoises. Helen xx

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