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American Tortoise Rescue Celebrates World Turtle Day 2016 on May 23rd

All Volunteer Organization Celebrates 26 Years of Rescuing and RehomingMalibu, CA – January 11, 2016 – American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is celebrating its 16th annual World Turtle Day® on May 23rd.  The day was created by ATR as an observance to celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.  Since 1990, Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson, the founders of ATR, have rescued and rehomed about 3,000 tortoises and turtles to caring homes.  ATR also

Five Reasons to Not Buy a Turtle or Tortoise for Christmas/Holiday Gifts

American Tortoise Rescue Suggests Fun Toys or Donations InsteadAmerican Tortoise Rescue , the international nonprofit for turtle and tortoise protection, is asking consumers to not buy live animals, especially turtles and tortoises, as holiday gifts.  According to Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), while these wonderful reptiles have outlived the dinosaurs, wide spread illegal smuggling and the commercial pet trade in turtles and tortoises has devastated wild populations worldwide.  Many once thriving species are now threatened or

Call for Entries: 2015 Rescued Turtle and Tortoise Photo Contest!

American Tortoise Rescue Celebrates World Turtle Day 2015 on May 23rdMay 19, 2015 -- Malibu, CA -- To celebrate World Turtle Day® 2015, American Tortoise Rescue is calling for those who have rescued a turtle or tortoise for a forever home to submit a photo of their rescued animal.  The top 20 winners will have their photos published on Facebook, twitter, Instagram and the tortoise rescue’s website in addition to recognition in an upcoming book about rescued turtles and tortoises.  The first place winner will receive a World Turtle Day merchandise including a t-shirt and hoodie, as well as a

American Tortoise Rescue Celebrates World Turtle Day 2015 on May 23rd

All Volunteer Organization Celebrates 25 Years of Rescuing and RehomingMalibu, CA – April 27, 2015 – American Tortoise Rescue  (ATR), a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is celebrating its 15th annual World Turtle Day® on May 23rd.  The day was created by ATR as an observance to celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.  Since 1990, Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson, the founders of ATR, have rescued and rehomed about 3,000 tortoises and turtles

American Tortoise Rescue Celebrates WorldTurtleDay® 2015 on May 23rd

All Volunteer Organization Celebrates 25 Years of Rescuing and RehomingMalibu, CA – March 30, 2015 – American Tortoise Rescue  (ATR), a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is celebrating its 15th annual World Turtle Day® on May 23rd.  The day was created by ATR as an observance to celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.  Since 1990, Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson, the founders of ATR, have rescued and rehomed about 3,000 tortoises and turtles

Five Reasons to Not Buy a Turtle or Tortoise for Christmas/Holiday Gifts

American Tortoise Rescue Suggests Fun Toys or Donations InsteadMalibu, CA – December 2, 2014 – American Tortoise Rescue , the international nonprofit for turtle and tortoise protection, is asking consumers to not buy live animals, especially turtles and tortoises, as holiday gifts.  According to Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), while these wonderful reptiles have outlived the dinosaurs, wide spread illegal smuggling and the commercial pet trade in turtles and tortoises has devastated wild populations worldwide.  Many once thriving

Spike in Giant Sulcata Tortoise Thefts Worries Owners

Impressive Size Makes Tortoise Attractive to ThievesMalibu, CA – September 24, 2014 – American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), Malibu, CA, is seeing a nationwide spike in the theft of giant tortoises commonly called sulcatas.  Owners from California and Ohio to Chicago and South Carolina are heartbroken when their large pets are stolen right out of their yards. Geochelone sulcata is a hardy and personable species of tortoise.  Native to sub-Saharan Africa, it one of the most commonly purchased pet tortoises in North America.   Because sulcatas are the third largest species of tortoise in the

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