Nottinghamshire is the UK’s tortoise-napping capital
Nottinghamshire tortoise owners beware – you are more likely to have your precious pet stolen living in the county than anywhere else in Britain. There have been six tortoise thefts in the county since 2010, coming in joint first with Guildford, in Surrey, according to missing pet website Animal Search UK. And animal charities, reptile experts and the police are urging tortoise owners to get their pet microchipped and keep them secure. A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said it is not unusual for pet tortoises to be reported stolen. Click the link to read more…
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