Red-eared slider turtle Archie with blue dot
Description
I lost my red-eared slider turtle Archie yesterday around 3pm near Cary Street and the VMFA area in Richmond. He's about 4 inches from head to tail, with a bright green shell and yellow streaks, and distinct red patches behind his ears. There's a small blue paint dot on the left edge of his shell and a tiny dent on the back from a rough fall years ago. He's been with me for 3 years and is basically family, so I'm really worried and hoping for his return. If you’ve seen him around James River Park, Carytown, or the VMFA area, please get in touch— I’d be incredibly grateful to have him back.
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