The thieving of living things has always astounded me. Stealing anything from anybody is plain wrong, but taking an item that is actually *living* shows such a blatant disregard for the health and well-being of the animal (in the case of non-human animals) and also for general liberty (moreso in the case of human animals), a right which we should all be afforded. Come on, people, give the tortoises back.

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