Big Mac is Missing in Anaheim, CA

Description

Gopher tortoise (desert tortoise) with weathered scutes/plates. Around 16-18" long, picture shows him in a water heater pan for scale.

Message from Owner

Big Mac has been part of my family for more than 42 years. He isn't just a pet. He's family, and I miss him more than I can put into words. He disappeared over a week ago. At first, we were sure he was under our hse because the access screen had been knocked over, but after searching we couldn't find him. The only other possibility is that he slipped out through the back gate while we were loading a storage pod, and no one saw him. Big Mac is an incredibly sweet old man, estimated to be somewhere between 60 and 90 years old. He loves canned yams and grapes, and if someone has been feeding him those, there's a chance you've made a new friend. I'm moving to Texas in September, and my biggest wish is to find him before I have to leave. If you've seen him, or if you think you may have taken in an older wandering tortoise, please let me know. Even the smallest lead could help bring him home. Thank you for taking the time to read and share his story. It truly means the world to me.