This is why we can’t have nice things. 🤦🏼‍♀️

🚫🐢 See illegal turtle or tortoise sales? Speak up. Here’s how: 🐢 Your Local Turtle Rescue 📍 Local Animal Control or Humane Society 🌿 Your State Wildlife Agency 🦅 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — 1-844-FWS-TIPS 🌱 U.S. Department of Agriculture — [email protected]

The salmonella outbreak in eggs 🍳 is a good reminder: 🐢 turtles + tortoises carry salmonella too.They might look healthy, but the bacteria can still live on their shells + water. Kids are most at risk. Learn more about the outbreak and how to keep you and your shelled buds

So… are you still chasing the last rays of summer sun 🌞 or ready to dive into cozy autumn 🍁?

Virgo turtle agenda: ✅ Alphabetize snacks ✅ Bask with purpose ✅ Side-eye chaos ♍️ #TurtleScope #VirgoVibes

The season’s changing, and so are we. 🐢 I’ll share more soon, but for now, enjoy the turtle & tortoise love. 💚 Can you believe it’s been 35 years of American Tortoise Rescue? Here’s to the next chapter. XO, Susan

🐢 Spinner says hello! She may walk backwards and sideways, but nothing stops her from running toward the people she loves. We’ve had her for 30+ years, and she’s proof that every turtle deserves a second chance. 👉 What’s the quirkiest thing YOUR pet does?

Summer’s ending, but the shellebration never stops! 🐢🎉 2025 = 35 years of American Tortoise Rescue + 25 years of World Turtle Day. Drop your fave summer pics + let’s shellebrate together! ☀️💚

Happy Fall Equinox 🍂 Go out + crunch leaves or stay in + sip cocoa. Either way, cozy turtle gear = ✅ 🐢🧢☕→ bonfire.com/store/american… #FirstDayOfFall

It’s Humpday in autumn… time to poke your head out and see if cuffing season applicants are waiting. 👀💚

New study confirms what turtle lovers already knew: reptiles have feelings, too. nytimes.com/2025/09/18/sci…

After two years of care, one loggerhead turtle gets a second chance in the wild. Safe travels, Barnacle Bill! 🌍💙bbc.com/news/articles/…

🐢 Happy ShellTober! Shell health = tortoise health. Let's talk pyramiding. 🐢 Once it happens, it’s permanent. But with proper care, you can prevent it and stop it from progressing.

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Libra turtles lead with calm, charisma, and symmetry. ♎🐢 This month, you’re balancing the shell-life beautifully. Just don’t forget to choose your peace too.

Because turtles 🐢 + cozy season 🍂 = kid-approved. Youth sizes are here so your little ones can rock the turtle + tortoise love too! 💚 Turts → bit.ly/46UPLEu Torts → bit.ly/48nyk25

Happy Sweetest Day! Be extra sweet to your turtle buds today. 🐢🍬💚

St. Francis is always looking after our little buds.

Steal the look. Cozy, conscious, and turtle-approved. 🐢 bonfire.com/store/american…

Show us your boo-tiful shell! 👻🐢 #ShellfieContest Don’t forget to tag us so we see! Contest ends at the end of 10/30!