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Tillie is Missing in Franklin, NH

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

July 11, 2025

Location Last Seen

Franklin, NH 03235

Nearest Landmark

Near Pine Colony Road

Name

Tillie

Sex

Female

PawBoost ID

71852168

Species

Reptile

Description

A small, tortoise (land only), with a yellow, brown, and green s. Measures 6" long x 4.5" wide. Has a small dark dot on the back of her neck. DOES NOT AND CANNOT SWIM!

Message from Owner

My husband and I are beyond gutted. We have been searching endlessly for days for our beloved tortoise and have yet to find her. She is 6" long x 4.5" wide. She is incredibly hardy, and we know she is still out there. We need your help locating her and bringing her ! Please look around your yard! She is a land-only tortoise and CANNOT SWIM. She will be basking in the sun in the early morning/afternoon, otherwise she will be hiding under bushes/shrubs or other low structures (decks/sheds/rock formations), or in plants, leaves, or pine needle piles. She loves to dig and burrowing can happen, especially when the weather has been very cool or it’s time for bed (around 4 pm). Look for loose soil and other clues of disturbance. She tends to burrow out a little half cave for herself (see the picture of her in the pine needles) and very rarely will be fully covered, but it’s not impossible. Even in that case, you will still see loose soil as a hint.

Facebook Community Response

Julia M.
10 months ago
Patricia Hawthorne-Duffin unfortunately, she is still missing. We know she is still out there! Please keep praying and keep and eye out for her!
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Patricia H.
10 months ago
Nothing yet? I'm still praying.
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Julia M.
10 months ago
Keith Bruning this is Tillie’s mom. I understand your comment may have been meant lightheartedly, but I want to clarify that she is a domesticated pet who has lived her whole life in human care, and her species is not native to NH. Without the proper food, warmth, and shelter, she is at serious risk. We are beyond heartbroken and doing everything we can to bring her home where she will be safe and cared for.
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Keith B.
10 months ago
Enjoying her freedom
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William L.
10 months ago
Very sad I have 2 Russian tortoises. What I don’t understand is how do they get outside.
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Julia M.
10 months ago
Cheyenne Balser thank you!! It means so much 💚
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Julia M.
10 months ago
Lillian Thibeault so are we. Thank you for the well wishes!
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Julia M.
10 months ago
Mike Belanger thank you! We are hoping and praying for the same
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Sue R.
10 months ago
I’m going through the same. I had company a week ago and thinking someone turned him loose thinking they were helping him. I’m in Canterbury if anyone see my Russian tortoise. Good luck finding yours. I don’t have much hope .
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Cheyenne B.
10 months ago
Keeping my eye out on lake Ave!! ❤️‍🩹
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