Myrtle is Missing in La Verne, CA

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Lost Female Reptile last seen Emerald and Bodowin, La Verne, CA 91750

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

June 24, 2026

Location Last Seen

La Verne, CA 91750

Nearest Landmark

Emerald and Bodowin

Name

Myrtle

Sex

Female

PawBoost ID

73073469

Species

Reptile

Description

Myrtle is Still Missing as of 8/25/26! Please let your neighbors in the area know, too. Please check around your open front yards, under bushes, and in corners. Myrtle is a senior female desert tortoise. I have had her since 1991! This is a photo of her in her younger years. Her actual color is lighter now. She is quite heavy and is more like the size of a platter than a plate. She is longer than she is wide.

Message from Owner

She is a part of our family. I believe the gardeners left the gate open while they were working on 6/24/26 as she hasn't been seen since then. If found, please return her to us.

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Jean M.

4 weeks ago

Jean Mallett Tedrow Myrtle is still missing as of October 4th. Reminder, it is illegal to find any pet or property and not make an honest effort to find its owner. It is also illegal to sell a desert tortoise. If you know of, or heard someone say they found a desert tortoise this summer, remind them that her owners are still looking for her.

Jean M.

1 month ago

Myrtle is still missing as of September 15, 2026.

Tom S.

2 months ago

I could of sworn I saw someone post a found turtle in LaVerne on marketplace!

Cecile A.

2 months ago

Jean Mallett Tedrow I remember ours when they find a way they will wander. Hopefully you get Myrtle home.

Jean M.

2 months ago

Patricia Mendez Thank you!

Patricia M.

2 months ago

Jean Mallett Tedrow that is so sad that someone would take a pet away from its family! Praying for her safe return.

Jean M.

2 months ago

Patricia Mendez Someone left the gate open, probably while they stepped away or looked away, and she simply walked out without being noticed. They don't make any noise so it is important for anyone going in or out of our gates to be watchful. Obviously someone didn't notice her near the gate when it was opened. But I am hoping someone will return her to us. She has been a part of this family for 35 years!!

Patricia M.

2 months ago

Oh no how do you lose a turtle.

Jean M.

2 months ago

Terrie Marshall thank you for that confirmation.

Terrie M.

2 months ago

Jean Mallett Tedrow you are welcome and no I do not know anyone who found one

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