Man Steals Turtle And Releases It Into The Wild: Reddit Weighs In

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Ellie Dunn
Feb 21, 2022 3:00 PM EST

It's another day on Reddit and  in the not-so-wholesome animal kingdom, where pet owners are being irresponsible, and good samaritans are kidnapping animals. For reference, see the stories we did about a woman who stole her ex-boyfriend's dog right after they broke up to the husband who pressured his wife to adopt a third animal into the house. But even after reading these stories we must confess, we had no idea just how viciously defensive  people can get about their pet turtles!  

We always thought of turtles, and turtle owners, as calm and peaceful creatures, they also make great pets. Knowledge is power, and we're feeling pretty powerful after reading this Reddit thread about a man who rescued his friend's turtle from what were apparently unsafe living conditions. The question is, what does our audience of veteran turtle owners think about all of this, what would you guys do in OP's shoes? Scroll to the bottom to hear the incredible details of this story:

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  • 01
    Font - AITA for robbing my friends pet turtle
    via u/Them_apples_95

    Wow, 17 years of marriage and two kids is significant, it seems like they should definitely be able to work this out no? Especially if they have already had pet cats together. We wonder why it has come to such an ultimatum like this, hopefully this woman will explain it for us. 

  • 02
    Font - A couple of months ago I went over to my boys crib and noticed they had a pet turtle in a super disgusting small tank, I started busting his chops that if he didn't free it I would do it.
    via u/Them_apples_95

    First of all, we need to see the tank to understand whether it was dirty or really truly unsanitary and too disgusting for the turtle to live in. But also, we'll need to hear all of the details before making a decision. If you have strong opinion, make sure to leave it down below in our comments section!

  • 03
    Mammal - Then yesterday I went to his crib and saw that this turtle was double the size and the water looked like it had never been changed.
    via u/Them_apples_95
  • 04
    Smile - It literally was trying to get out of this shit tank and when I looked into it's eyes I understood that this was no way to live even for a turtle. So I started plotting.
    via u/Them_apples_95
  • 05
    Smile - I lured him and his roommate to a bar a few blocks away, and managed to get a hold of his keys. I got us a round and cheers "live free or die hard". Then
    via u/Them_apples_95
  • 06
    Smile - I told them ah shit I gotta call my girl we arguing, and left the bar. I ran back to the house, left a sticky note saying "gotcha bitchhhh" and $20 where the tank was. I took the
    via u/Them_apples_95
  • 07
    Smile - whole tank and put it in my car because I didn't know how long it could be outside of water. It smelled like the worst thing I ever smelt. I went back to the
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  • 08
    Font - bar, told him I accidentally had his keys, and walked with them back to the house. Right when they were about to walk in I said oh shit I forgot something in the car I'll buzz up when I'm back, and then I got in my car and drove off into the freedom of night.
    via u/Them_apples_95
  • 09
    Font - Then about 5 minutes in I got a call like "are you for real bring me back the turtle, it's not mine it's the owners of the house they are renting." I told him I'm in too deep, won't go back now. He is pretty pissed that I managed to scheme to get into his house, but I personally feel like this was a harmless "gotcha bitchhhh" moment.
    via u/Them_apples_95
  • 10
    Font - Now I got a stupid turtle I got him a new set up, clean water new tank. It seems pretty happy cuz it could finally move around a bit, and I straight up brushed his whole shell full of muck and shit.
    via u/Them_apples_95
  • 11
    Font - I want to find a pond where it's kind is at, and release it there. I know it has a potential risk to not make it in a natural habitat but when I looked into it's eyes when it was fighting to escape I truly realized "live free or die hard"
    via u/Them_apples_95
  • 12
    Font - Bismuth_Squirrel NTA you warned them and that is straight animal abuse. Don't release the little guy in a pond instead look up local reptile rescues who can take proper care of him. NEVER release domestic animals.
    via u/Bismuth_Squirrel
  • 13
    Font - TahiniInMyVeins I was with you until you let the turtle loose. It could be an invasive species. But you suck the least I'll give you that. Nice jail break. EDIT: changing to NTA, read too fast, thought the turtle had been released already.
    via u/TahiniInMyVeins

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