Fluffy

In 2018, Fluffy was brought into Hamilton Animal Services as a “stray.” It’s likely someone purchased Fluffy from a pet store when she was small and then abandoned her in the wild when she got too big. Unfortunately, this happens quite often. It can be a death sentence for the turtle, and detrimental to wildlife and the ecosystem, as Red Ear Sliders are not native to Ontario. Please, never release a pet turtle into the wild! Turtles who end up at Hamilton Animal Services normally go to an amazing reptile rescue organization called Little ResQ, but they were packed to the brim, so Fluffy became our first turtle rescue! After being with us for many months, Fluffy’s first foster home had to move to a place where they weren’t able to take her. We transferred Fluffy to the same home where our second turtle rescue, Shelly, was being fostered. Shelly’s foster home has a fantastic outdoor turtle pond where Shelly lived in the warmer months, so we introduced Fluffy to the pond. After a few days of Shelly adjusting to having a new turtle in her space, the two made friends. Shelly and Fluffy were often seen swimming together and soaking up rays on a sunny day. Sadly, Shelley passed away in 2021, and Fluffy became a single turtle again. She has adjusted just fine, and to be honest, she seems happier not having to share space with another turtle. Fluffy isn’t a fan of being handled, but she’ll tolerate it. She’s happiest swimming or basking on rocks, and she also enjoys the occasional walk in the grass. Because she’s a larger girl, Fluffy will need a tank or tub that is at minimum of 150 gallons. She’s used to a lot of space, so the bigger the better! Check out this page for guidelines of proper turtle set up. https://www.littleresq.net/info/adoption Please adopt Fluffy! Visit her profile page to apply: https://www.ladybirdanimalsanctuary.com/las930/