08-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Stray tortoise 'chasing cats' alarm residents in Powys
A straying tortoise has been causing trouble for cats in a Powys village.
An appeal has been issued by a veterinary practice to help track down the owner of the reptile which is reportedly "chasing cats" in Llansantffraid.
The four-legged shelled creatures, which are more widely known for moving at a glacial pace, can range from the four-inch padlopers to one-metre giant tortoises.
Tortoises are renowned for their long life, with some living well over 100 years, but not every tortoise will live to that grand old age though with some species only living up to 20 years in captivity. The average age across all species is 50 years.
On Wednesday evening (May 7), Montgomery-based Trefaldwyn Vets issued an appeal on their social media page: "We have been asked to help find the owner of a straying tortoise in Llansantffraid who is chasing cats!?
"Please contact the surgery if you have any information."
