American Tortoise Rescue Asks Parents Not to Buy Turtles or Tortoise For Easter

Plenty Available for Adoption from Malibu RescueMalibu, CA – March 14, 2016 –  American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), Malibu, is asking parents not to buy turtles or tortoises for Easter gifts, especially for small children. The rescue offers many species for adoption and welcomes inquiries from forever homes. Turtles suffer injuries and stress during capture from the wild, usually with barbaric hooks or traps. During transportation from forest to pet store, turtles are piled on top of each other in cramped, cold burlap bags or boxes. Far from a safe outdoor home, they are offered for sale at