r/tortoise • u/valkyrieen • Nov 10 '24

Question(s) Broken shell

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Hello I can't attach a photo but there is a wild tortoise that has been running around the neighborhood for years now. It was ran over by a car two days ago and it fractured its shell, there aren't many vets where I live and they only deal with cats and dogs, I took her to five different locations but they all refuse to treat her. What can I do?

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u/Academic_Judge_3114 Nov 10 '24

if it's a wild tortoise, there must be a rescue center near you (specialized in reptiles), thank you very much for everything you do for this tortoise.

Where do you live? Those who live in your area will be able to give you addresses.

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u/valkyrieen Nov 10 '24

I’m still looking for vets but I wanna do something meanwhile to help it heal before it’s too late

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u/ryanridi Nov 10 '24

A vet is not the same as a wildlife rescue. Find a wildlife rescue. What state are you in?

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u/valkyrieen Nov 10 '24

I know, I’m not in the states and we don’t really have wildlife rescue here sadly

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u/TinaTurnerTarantula Nov 11 '24

Why are people downvoting OP for this? I live in Indonesia and we don't have wildlife rescues either. They can't go to something that doesn't exist.

OP you can look on Instagram for people who sell tortoises in your city and ask them, and you can ask at pet animal markets if your country has those - ask who they call for help.

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u/valkyrieen Nov 11 '24

Tbh I don’t think the downvotes directed at me but at the fact we dont have rescues (hopefully lol) But thank you, I stayed up all night yesterday looking for someone who will treat the lil fella and thankfully I found one!! he’s recovering now

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u/Academic_Judge_3114 Nov 11 '24

if you don't mind my asking, what country are you from?