Remember - S.A.F.E. Tortoise Rescue
Marty, our 4-year-old, 60 pound African Spurr Tortoise, was trapped under large limestone rocks underground June 13, 2011. Members of Marion County Fire Rescue worked to rescue him at Saving Animals 
For Everyone (S.A.F.E.) Sanctuary in Anthony FL. Jerrod Walrath, Todd Lietz and Todd Muder, all of Marion County Fire Rescue, used a 5-1 block and tackle system to lift large rocks in order to help pull out Marty from underground. Brad Bahnsen of Marion County Fire Rescue Station 19 pulled Marty out to safety after working for nearly 3 hours to get him out. According to Lilly Baron of S.A.F.E. Sanctuary, the 4-year-old, 60 pound African Spurr Tortoise was discovered pinned in his burrow by the large rocks and had gotten stuck underground. We are very happy to announce that Marty is doing great and he is expected to have a full recovery from this incident. View more photos on this story here!
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We are an animal sanctuary located in Anthony, Florida, just 15 miles north of Ocala. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe haven for animals. We have a Class 3 License issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which enables us to take in many types of animals: domestic, farm, and exotic, including small monkeys. The Sanctuary provides a place for animals to live that are in need of a home. |
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| Many animals come to us because of unfortunate circumstances - some have been lost or abandoned, or just no longer wanted. We work with a number of state and local organizations, including animal welfare agencies, to make sure that animals they are unable to shelter or place are given a home. We are also contacted by owners when they are unable to maintain the level of care the animals needs, due to relocation, financial, or health reasons. In rare cases, the animal may require special handling by a professional. In most cases, the owners want to make sure that good care is provided to the animal. If the Sanctuary is unable to take in the animal, we will work with the owner to find another facility that is able to help. | |