As of Monday, March 31, the Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue is now a part of the Heaven’s Gate Large Animal Rescue. After running the tortoise rescue organization for 17 years, founder Rae Packard will be moving to Yuma, Arizona, later this month, to serve as a chaplain at the Arizona State Prison there. While the website and email address will remain the same, the phone number for Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue has changed to 760-490-2818. Packard thanked all her supporters for their help over the years, adding the organization could not have helped the tortoises without them.
