Does anyone know Calif. Laws or anyone in Az. who can help me get my tortoise back? I have loved and cared for my desert tortoise who is 65 years old and nearly blind for 20 years. I took him with me to Az last year while I was caring for my Father. After I lost my Dad and was planning to return home to Ca. Someone took my turtle out of my yard. I called The Game and Fish Dept. to ask if I could post flyers around town and offer a reward. 3 weeks later they came and took him away from me. The guy could tell how upset I was and he knew how much I loved him as I cried hysterically when he took him. Now after nearly 5 months and 3 court appearances I have to go to trial. They said they were doing DNA testing on him to see if he was born in Az. or Ca. Is that a bunch of bull or what? What difference does it make when I have had him long before there was a law about owning them? I need someone who knows that type of law. Please help. I have written 2 senators a Mayor and Gov. of Ca.
2006-12-07 18:33:52 · 2 answers · asked by lilrunaway45 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
sounds like complete b.u.l.l.s.h.i.t!!! the tortoise is "your property" unless im mistaken; after all, its legally your pet. i dont see how they could take him away and perform tests without consent from the owner.
but im no lawyer, im in high school. thats just my gut instinct and surely its more complex than that. anyways good luck with that.
2006-12-07 18:48:44 · answer #1 · answered by sakic_cikas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prove in court that you are the rightful owner of the tortoise.
That you did not violate any law.
That present laws are not applicable for your tortoise.
2006-12-08 03:16:52 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋