Pinecone the Sulcata Tortoise

23/06/2023

23/06/2023

Huge painting by Pinecone the Sulcata Tortoise available for 65 dollars !! Don’t miss out

20/06/2023

I turned 12 today!! Ma saved me two years ago today and man have i grown and gotten so strong. Mama is posting a before and now picture right after this to show you family! Here’s to many many many more years to come!! 🎈

20/06/2023

It’s my 12th birthday tomorrow!!! ❣️

05/05/2023

Hey family !! I made a painting to support my sister Dallas. She needs help! Are you interested in my art? If so message my mom!

Painting by Pine available to the public! Send us a DM if interested! Asking 40 dollar donation for this masterpiece. 10x10 canvas

04/05/2023

If anyone has something to spare my scaly sister could desperately use your help🥺

We are only 166 dollars away from our goal! Dallas is in rough shape. She has a nasty respiratory infection. She needs your help. If you have anything to spare, even 1 dollar, it’s a blessing to us.
Dallas is also Gravid and needs to get an X-ray (hence the fundraising goal) as we’re worried she’s eggbound.
If you’d like to help Dallas her gofundme is https://gofund.me/c6e1d591
And my cashapp is https://cash.app/$emmmaamariee
We thank you ALL for the donations, prayers, and shares. I am one worried mama.
We’ll keep you updated as each day comes.
Vet appointment is Monday at 8am.

04/05/2023

Friendly reminder! (Pines brother)

Same sulcata, same person(me)
Friendly reminder sulcatas get HUGE and even in 2023 Bruno is only half way grown.
These guys are destructive and get MASSIVE. These guys are solitary animals. They will fight other tortoises. They are STRONG. They eat SO much food.
Are you sure a sulcata is right for you and your family?
If so, talk to experienced sulcata owners and do your research beforehand. Rescues are full of sulcatas, people don’t anticipate the size, don’t have the space, and have to surrender. Adopt don’t shop.

26/04/2023

Mama made her decal for 661PetRescue of me!!

Officially have a car decal for my rescue!

26/04/2023

My brother woke up! Dynamic duo back at it 🫶🏻 Ninja lost his leg due to a dog attack in his former home. We became best friends immediately! I follow him around a lot. Brother from another species ! (ninja is a 16 year old desert tortoise). 💚

26/04/2023

Soaks are so important for me!!! Don’t forget to soak your babies🫶🏻

22/04/2023

I love spending time in the yard with mama. Yay for spring!!!!

22/04/2023

This is my brother, Bruno. Can you believe he is 5 years younger than i am? He weighs about 120 lbs at 8 years old. I am almost 12 and i weigh 6.6 lbs. mama said this is an example what extreme neglect and abuse can do. Bruno my brother was also a surrender but was and is in good health. I’m in good health too but i look different and am much much smaller due to gross abuse and neglect. My younger brother and i only take pictures together, we are always supervised and separated after photos for educational purposes.
Mama begs you to do your research and think twice about getting a sulcata tortoise.

22/04/2023

See these white lines? Those are called growth lines. I’m growing by the day!

22/04/2023

Mr speed racer is what mama calls me. Vroom vroom
Exercise is is important family!

20/04/2023

I’d like to take a minute and talk seriously about sulcata tortoises and their care.
Sulcatas are a lifelong commitment. They are the third largest tortoise in the world, and legal to own. I personally believe there should be regulations on the sales of sulcatas.
Yes they are INCREDIBLE animals. But also VERY destructive. Did you know they are large and strong enough to not only pop your toilet out of the foundation of your house but also are able to burrow straight through your drywall?
Want to know a secret? My sulcata has a 6 foot den extending out of our yard. They are avid burrowers.
They need A LOT of food, and special diets.
They will outlive you. Are you ready to put them in your will? Do you have someone lined up to care for them when you pass?
They DO NOT burmate/hibernate. They are awake year round.
As you can see below, they start out EXTREMELY tiny. The size of a half dollar. The top two pictures are of Figgy, my best friends young sulcata. The second picture is him at 2 years old.
Below that you see a sub adult sulcata, Bruno. He is one of my rescues. And guess what else? He’s only half way grown and already over 100lbs.
Next you see poor Pinecone. Pinecone was not given the life he deserved. For 10 years he was kept in a small glass tank. No UVB(ESSENTIAL!!!) no heat, on sand, only fed fruit(this species cannot even digest fruit properly) and is severely stunted with MBD (metabolic bone disease) and mild scoliosis. All due to someone not doing any research.
Sulcatas require vasts amounts of space and are solitary animals. They will fight eachother. Without proper room to grow, they begin to become deformed.
If you believe a sulcata is right for you and your family, i recommend doing extensive research, and talk to responsible fellow sulcata owners.
They are incredible, but the are NOT for everyone.
They are one of the most discarded species of tortoises as people get them young and then can’t handle the size. Rescues are full of them. Stop irresponsible breeding. Think before you buy, and adopt if you can.
Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.

09/04/2023

Happy Easter everyone! Mama calls me Gods miracle. Sorry mama been behind, lots and lots have been going on with her health. We wish you the best Easter and will get back to daily posting🫶🏻

18/03/2023

Omg guys! Mamas so sorry! She forgot to post my Saint Patrick’s day picture!! Hope you had a fun holiday!!

09/03/2023

Hi frens! I just wanted to show you how much I’ve grown🥰

07/03/2023

Anything helps guys. Even have some Pinecone merch available!!

02/03/2023

Of course we had to add our newest ambassador Jade to the logo💚💕 what do you all think?

02/03/2023

Hey guys!! I’m out of hay and could use your help with all the vet bills i have going on. This is on our pet rescue wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28QY1SJ762JMF?ref_=wl_share if you’d like to get pine some hay! Thanks for the love💕