* Login   * Register * Arcade   * Calendar   * Chat    * FAQ    * Search   * Members
It is currently 20 May 2012, 13:32

Contact Us | All times are UTC [ DST ]



Welcome
Welcome to tortoiseisland
BOTH THE WEBSITE AND CARESHEETS HAVE GOOGLE PAGE TRANSLATORS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content, and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple, and absolutely free, so please, join our community today!


Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 11 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
Author Message
 Post subject: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 25 Oct 2010, 17:46 
Offline
Egg
Egg

Joined: 01 Aug 2010, 19:04
Posts: 25
Has thanked: 0 time
Have thanks: 0 time
Hi as some of you may know, We have made the devastating decision, That we cant afford to keep the Leopards anymore..
Im writing this in tears.. But there is nothing else we can come up with..
Last winter my husband had a good job, he was 'let go' early this year, he has now been classed as unfit to work, they wont classify him as disbaled, But have signed him off work permamently.. so we are struggling on benefits...
Im spending £40 a week on electric... and cannot contine to do so...
I need to put my kids and family first..
9 of my Leopards are TT rehomers, and i have notified the TT of this... they are now trying to rehome them, sadly no one has offered..
I have 5 leopards myself, and i do want to sell them.. but just saying the words is too hard... And plus i dont know what to ask for... i just want a perfect home for them....

_________________
Loads of Love

Kelly and all her Shelled Friends!
x x
x


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 25 Oct 2010, 19:39 
Offline
Global moderator
Global moderator

Joined: 19 Aug 2010, 14:01
Posts: 1524
Has thanked: 15 time
Have thanks: 10 time
Kelly , I'm really sorry to hear your news. It's a hard decision, but one you had to make for you and your family... Sending hugs and best wishes to you and your family... X x

_________________
Julia


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 25 Oct 2010, 20:18 
Offline
Global moderator
Global moderator

Joined: 02 Aug 2010, 21:45
Posts: 1338
Has thanked: 7 time
Have thanks: 11 time
Oh Kelly how sad. Life can deal some really cruel blows. Your decision was a very difficult one to make. But as already said, Family just has to come first. Thinking of you, at this terrible time.

Gail
xx

_________________
Gail
Mom to
Tilly, Adult Female TG Ibera
Tom & Tiny, 07 Male Hermans
Treacle, Tyson, & Legs 11, 2010 TG Ibera
Gypsy, Male 12 year old Jack Russell x Yorkshire Terrier.
xxxxxxxxxxx


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 25 Oct 2010, 20:52 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: 02 Aug 2010, 07:46
Posts: 2631
Location: Surrey
Has thanked: 72 time
Have thanks: 24 time
Kelly I'm so sorry to hear your really sad news. I'm sorry there is nothing I can do to help you, I unfortunaly have no room for a different breed. I hope your Leo's find a home thats as loving and caring as yours.

I also deeply feel for you, your husband and family. It is not a nice situation to find yourself in, I hope that you all too find a light at the end of the tunnel. They say what goes around comes around, I beleive you will get the break that you all deserve.

Much love to you and your family, positive thoughts are on their way for you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

_________________
DAWN XXXX

3.5.0 THB'S - FRANK ~ HARRY ~ TOTO ~ TALLY ~ GRACE ~ DOTTY ~ ARCHIE ~ TEEFA
1.0.0 BEARDED DRAGON ~ FRECKLES

0.2.0 MUSK TURTLES - BETTY & MAVIS


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 26 Oct 2010, 09:27 
Offline
Hatchling
Hatchling

Joined: 04 Sep 2010, 15:53
Posts: 238
Location: Lincolnshire
Has thanked: 8 time
Have thanks: 8 time
Highscores: 1
Kelly, you already know how sorry I am that it has come to this, unfortunately we all know that placing those adult Leos is going to be a big stretch for the TT, they just don't have the resources to act in a crisis like this, even if you did sell your own you would be left paying a massive electric bill for tortoises that belong to the TT.

_________________
sue
><>


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 27 Oct 2010, 20:23 
Offline
Incubating
Incubating

Joined: 02 Aug 2010, 17:26
Posts: 54
Location: Southampton
Has thanked: 0 time
Have thanks: 1 time
I am so sorry to hear your news Kelly it must be so devastating for you.

I hope you find good homes for them.


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 27 Oct 2010, 21:08 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: 31 Jul 2010, 18:15
Posts: 2350
Location: Jersey Channel Islands
Has thanked: 55 time
Have thanks: 28 time
Highscores: 32
hi Kelly,im sorry to hear your husband isnt well.i hope things improve for you both.the TT rehomers must go back of course and there is no question you have to put your family first.if you are sure you have to offer your own leopards for sale you are very welcome to list them in our classified section.then at least you have a chance of getting them a home with an experience tortoise keeper.i know you must be devastated and will miss them terribly.

_________________
Terry
Image

http://www.hermann-tortoise.co.uk
http://shelledwarriors.co.uk
http://petisland.freeforums.org


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 30 Oct 2010, 19:45 
Offline
Hatchling
Hatchling

Joined: 03 Aug 2010, 19:56
Posts: 243
Has thanked: 0 time
Have thanks: 1 time
Kelly i am so sorry to read your sad news. Good luck in finding new homes and hope your Husband gets well soon. x

_________________
1.3.4THB's

Kay x


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 21 Jul 2011, 16:26 
Offline
Juvenile
Juvenile

Joined: 20 Jul 2011, 19:09
Posts: 406
Has thanked: 0 time
Have thanks: 9 time
That is so sad,thinking of you and your family.xx

_________________
I am a Tortoise. I think, I feel, I survive. I am not disposable.
Cold-blooded does not mean I do not feel pain or fear.
I am a life, and my life is precious. I am a Tortoise
Owner of 4 hermanns and 2 sulcatas


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Sad sad News
PostPosted: 29 Jul 2011, 20:06 
Offline
Hatched
Hatched

Joined: 24 Jul 2011, 19:16
Posts: 113
Location: Rochester Kent
Has thanked: 0 time
Have thanks: 0 time
sad but you have made the right decision. some people dont do that
hi i have a suggestion and although you may think it quirky thatis just me.how about; would anyone one be willing to foster your torts till your are ever able to take them back. or not. as weird as it sounds you could still own them but give others the joy of owning them and passing on your knowledge .and if anything you still have your hand in there care

my sister does this with 2 hermans i have .. she is never goingto take them home toscotland but tells everyoneshe has torts. if i can help i will. i live in kent


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 11 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

Contact Us | All times are UTC [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
WEBSITE     CARE SHEETS     HATCHLING DIET     ISLAND CHAT 
Donate Now
Donate Now



Report Violation

Vision Theme by Black Fusion © 2007 Frost
suspicion-preferred