"Recent media reports regarding the status of desert tortoises at the Desert Tortoise Conservation Center (DTCC) have implied that the FWS is currently euthanizing desert tortoises at the facility. We want the public to know that the FWS is not euthanizing healthy tortoises. "
In addition, it sounds like they are actually getting lots of help and it is likely that within the state, they will find a way to ensure that healthy tortoises have a new place to stay. They're not just blanket killing them, although no, you cannot transport them across state lines.
Even the HSUS is supposedly setting up a fund for them, but I would suggest finding an alternate method to donate money to the cause.
In addition, this ruling actually happened back in JANUARY. I am glad that a news article brought it to everyone's attention but the center will still be closing, the pick up service is ending, and the center is working with the San Diego Zoo to release all tortoises that can be released.
Sounds to me like they're doing everything they can to avoid euthanasing tortoises.
-Jen
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