Other Turtle Discussion :: Long term care....really long term

[SpotsMama]

I've seen that the RES's live 20 to 40 years. Someone said the other day that they can even live 60 years! I'm afriad that - if we can keep him healthy and safe - our Spotty may outlive us. Has anyone made provision for the long term care of their turts if they are not around? What did you do?

[steve]

I think there was a topic a couple of months back about something similar... more along the lines if something suddenly happened to an owner.

[SpotsMama]

Thanks Steve. Can you think of a keyword for me to search on? I looked at all the topics in this section in 2006 and nothing seemed relevant.

[sonyj]

Here's the link.... I remembered it so I had to sit for a minute to think of a good keyword.. "arrangements" lol

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewt ... rangements

[SpotsMama]

Thanks so much. I got several good pointers. I'll talk to family about it and write out how to take care of Spot and the dog and the cat too. I think I'll see about making a provision in my will, perhaps entrusting some sort of reptile rescue group with finding a suitable new home for him. I'm in a large metropolitan area and there's probably a group that could handle such a request if I worked it out with them in advance. My husband and I may be in a different age bracket than a lot of the other turtle people on the forum and need to work this all out sooner rather than later!

[CountryGirl68]

I found this example of a pet will on TurtleHomes.org, a rescue organization in NY.

Pet Care Proxy

When I, _________________, die or am declared by a court of law unable to make my own decisions, I wish for my turtles and tortoises to be donated as specified here:

Animal Goes to
________________________/_______________________________________________

________________________/_______________________________________________

________________________/_______________________________________________

________________________/_______________________________________________
(add lines here as required )

If I have not specified recipients, all of my turtles and tortoises will be donated to Turtle Homes, P.O. Box 297, Merrick, NY 11566-0297, for subsequent distribution to appropriate homes as Turtle Homes see fit.

This document is issued by me in front of two witnesses and is a legally binding document in any court of law. It may be revoked or superceded only by execution of a similar document signed and witnessed at a later date that expressly revokes or supercedes this document.



Your name, address and date of signature



Witness name, address and date of signature



Witness name, address and date of signature

It is solely your responsibility to insure that this document is enforceable by law in your state. This original document should be filed with all your important documents. Copies should be held by each recipient specified herein. Turtle Homes will archive this document. Please send a copy to Turtle Homes, PO Box 297, Merrick, NY 11566-0297.

[SpotsMama]

That's awesome CountryGirl68! Just exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much. If I find something similar for the area I live in I'll post it. If there isn't something already maybe I can help get something established.

Since we got Spotty, I keep running into people around here with sliders. I just met a woman the other day who has three. I would think other people would want to provide for their turtles over the long term.

I told that woman about this great site, by the way.

Question - what is the source for the quote you sign your comments with?

[Shavannah]

Hi SpotsMama! I believe it's from the movie 'Finding Nemo'. An adorable animated movie, you should check it out!

[SpotsMama]

Okey dokey - I'll check out the movie!

[CountryGirl68]

Question - what is the source for the quote you sign your comments with?

Yep, it's from the movie "Finding Nemo". It's a quote made by a sea turtle. It's a cute and funny movie. Check it out if you haven't seen it yet.

(I'm a big Disney fan - have seen that move about 5 times!)