American Tortoise Rescue
February 2016
American Tortoise Rescue's mascot Bunkle, an Eastern box turtle, was the
first turtle to arrive at the shelter in 1990
American Tortoise Rescue's mascot Bunkle, an Eastern box turtle, was the
first turtle to arrive at the shelter in 1990. We received a call from
someone who found him wandering in a nearby town and the rest is history!
His strong presence and constant patrolling of the sanctuary earned him the
title of mascot which he still holds 26 years later.
With the launch of ATR's Mobile "Loyalty Club," you can communicate directly
with Bunkle and our other "residents" and be the first to learn of updates,
contests, new merchandise and adoption opportunities. To join, text the word
turtles to 51555.
Bunkle wants to wish all you turtle and tortoise lovers a happy Valentine's Day!
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