Guest guest Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 Hi everyone, Below is a message from Andy Highfield of the Tortoise Trust. Following the recent Kadoorierescue whereby several thousand turtles were sent to the US there is greater focus being placed on what has become known as the Asian Turtle Crisis. China's willingness to allow these box turtles to be sent to the US is to be greatly commended. RESCUE IN ASIA - URGENT Tortoise Trust is working with Turtle homes and others to evacuate 500 Cuora amboinensis recently seized in China. The Chinese authorities have agreed to our removing these animals to the US where they can receive proper veterinary care, and where they can ultimately be placed in breeding groups. We would like to ask our members to support this effort. Tortoise Trust has agreed upfront to provide $2,000 towards the estimated $7,000-$8,000 it will cost to evacuate the turtles and to provide initial veterinary help. YOU CAN NOW MAKE A PERSONAL DONATION TOWARDS THIS CAUSE by visiting http://www.tortoisetrust.org and going to the online membership pages. You do not have to be a member, or join. You can just make a donation if you wish. 100% of funds raised will be directed towards this emergency effort. Please help if you possibly can. Asian turtles are in big trouble, and this is your chance to help make a difference. Sincerely, Andy C. Highfield -- Orrabest, Ken -- O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us! From " To a Louse " by Robert Burns ------------------------- Asian Advisor, TortoiseAid International Website: http://www.tortoiseaid.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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