Igor update - Pics may upset (he is alright though)(PIC HEAVY)

THEHANDOFOMEGA · 27-09-2012, 10:12 PM

Igor today has been at the vets. He has not been himself this last week so I take him in at the first sign of behaviour change. He is very slow this week. We suspect that he has a bit of RNS, so antibiotics for a few weeks. Finger crossed it goes well

For those of you who dont know Igor let me give you a potted history.

A couple of years ago I was asked if I wanted to buy a tortoise. He was a male horsfield and lived with a disfigured tortoise. I could buy the normal tort for £100 and have the table too. I said ok I will be interested. I drove all the way to Liverpool to find that he intended to put the disfigured one into a box and leave outside for a week or so.......so I said I would take him

He told me that he bought Igor in a pub toilet in Runcorn about ten years ago for £10. He was around 2 years old and that he took him home after a night out. He was placed in a cardboard box in the kitchen next to a dryer and was exposed to a large amount of humidity. He was fed on dog food and kitchen scraps and he did not get much in the way of UV light or vitamins. The result caused his body to grow but his shell to become compacted.

After 3 months in my care he was a different tortoise. He is extremely friendly and loves a good fuss. He also loves my children and will hobble after them as quick as he can (usually so he can get a fuss)

So let me present Igor

Crwban · 27-09-2012, 10:28 PM

Wow - what a story. Some people should be shot.
In the 4th pic down (one before the first x-ray) he has a lovely expression on his face.

It's wonderful that he's found a loving home.

Crwban

cherylahutch · 27-09-2012, 10:30 PM

Oh bless him he is really special to have gone through all that and come out the other end still being a happy little tort. It is shocking that that has happend to him in the past you have done a great job with him he is lucky to have a great life now Hope he is ok :0)

Easter Bunny · 27-09-2012, 11:36 PM

Aww, he is a sweetie.. I'm so glad he has found a good life now. What a very sad story though x

emma_mcraf · 27-09-2012, 11:44 PM

He's a little treasure. Thank goodness he was lucky enough to have you come into his life. Hope he soon gets over his RNS.

suttysue · 28-09-2012, 09:18 AM

Well done you for caring and taking him in. He is obviously returning the love you are giving him.
I think he is absolutely adorable even though his clothes dont fit.
bless him
Sue

Suze65 · 28-09-2012, 09:37 AM

Yep that sure did bring a tear to my eye, but thank goodness you found him and he has a loving home, youve done a great job. He has a gorgeous little face. It amazes me that animals are still happy and trusting after such cruelty. Bless him.

filardimarg2 · 28-09-2012, 11:03 AM

He is one very lucky tortoise, well done you.

Marg.

herriotfan · 28-09-2012, 01:01 PM

Oh, bless his little heart. What a precious boy. Thank goodness you came into his life and made it worth living for him....well done you.
I hope the trip to the vet wasn't too bad.

rocio · 28-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Poor little man and now so lucky to be in safe hands after such a dreadful start to his life.

27-09-2012, 10:12 PM	#1
THEHANDOFOMEGA Member Juvenile Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Wales Posts: 846	Igor update - Pics may upset (he is alright though)(PIC HEAVY) Igor today has been at the vets. He has not been himself this last week so I take him in at the first sign of behaviour change. He is very slow this week. We suspect that he has a bit of RNS, so antibiotics for a few weeks. Finger crossed it goes well For those of you who dont know Igor let me give you a potted history. A couple of years ago I was asked if I wanted to buy a tortoise. He was a male horsfield and lived with a disfigured tortoise. I could buy the normal tort for £100 and have the table too. I said ok I will be interested. I drove all the way to Liverpool to find that he intended to put the disfigured one into a box and leave outside for a week or so.......so I said I would take him He told me that he bought Igor in a pub toilet in Runcorn about ten years ago for £10. He was around 2 years old and that he took him home after a night out. He was placed in a cardboard box in the kitchen next to a dryer and was exposed to a large amount of humidity. He was fed on dog food and kitchen scraps and he did not get much in the way of UV light or vitamins. The result caused his body to grow but his shell to become compacted. After 3 months in my care he was a different tortoise. He is extremely friendly and loves a good fuss. He also loves my children and will hobble after them as quick as he can (usually so he can get a fuss) So let me present Igor __________________ http://www.uktutors.com/tutor/1284053588/

27-09-2012, 10:28 PM	#2
Crwban Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anglesey Posts: 608	Wow - what a story. Some people should be shot. In the 4th pic down (one before the first x-ray) he has a lovely expression on his face. It's wonderful that he's found a loving home. Crwban __________________ Sadly, no longer a tortoise owner, but still looking at the pictures.

27-09-2012, 10:30 PM	#3
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	Oh bless him he is really special to have gone through all that and come out the other end still being a happy little tort. It is shocking that that has happend to him in the past you have done a great job with him he is lucky to have a great life now Hope he is ok :0) __________________ 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. .

27-09-2012, 11:36 PM	#4
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	Aww, he is a sweetie.. I'm so glad he has found a good life now. What a very sad story though x __________________ Lynne x

27-09-2012, 11:44 PM	#5
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	He's a little treasure. Thank goodness he was lucky enough to have you come into his life. Hope he soon gets over his RNS. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

28-09-2012, 09:18 AM	#6
suttysue Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK / Eng / Yorkshire Posts: 1,483	Well done you for caring and taking him in. He is obviously returning the love you are giving him. I think he is absolutely adorable even though his clothes dont fit. bless him Sue

28-09-2012, 09:37 AM	#7
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Yep that sure did bring a tear to my eye, but thank goodness you found him and he has a loving home, youve done a great job. He has a gorgeous little face. It amazes me that animals are still happy and trusting after such cruelty. Bless him. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

28-09-2012, 11:03 AM	#8
filardimarg2 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Posts: 1,201	He is one very lucky tortoise, well done you. Marg. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni...Flo, Dotty & Daisy, all December 2010. German Shepherd Dog...Kiera.

28-09-2012, 01:01 PM	#9
herriotfan Member Hatchling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex Posts: 593	Oh, bless his little heart. What a precious boy. Thank goodness you came into his life and made it worth living for him....well done you. I hope the trip to the vet wasn't too bad. __________________ Hubby (Phil) Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol) Granddaughters (Eva & Zoe) Dogs (Ellie & Alfie) Parrot (Peanut) Crested Gecko (Echo) Electric Blue Day Gecko (Bobby Blue) Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie, Twiglet & Percy)

28-09-2012, 01:48 PM	#10
rocio Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 595	Poor little man and now so lucky to be in safe hands after such a dreadful start to his life.

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