Lonesome Tortoise Ranch Rescue

06/10/2026

Our very own president of LTR was chosen as an ambassador for Operation Vet Now! He continues to make us proud. Those of you that have met him at our events or adoptions know that he is one great guy! We are super excited to see where this new chapter takes him!

Feel free to show him some love in the comments! 🐢❤️🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Please join us in welcoming our newest OVN Ambassador Athlete, Brad Branum aka Turtle!

Brad served a combined 16 years in the United States Navy & Army, with multiple deployments throughout Iraq and Africa. We thank Brad for his service and his continued commitment to helping others.

Today, Brad competes in motocross, where he has earned impressive accomplishments including a Texas State Championship and a 2nd Place finish at the AMA VetMX Championship. But for Brad, success isn't measured solely by podiums.

As he puts it:

"I just like to see seconds coming off my laps. That keeps me engaged."

Like many Veterans, Brad found himself searching for purpose after years of service and combat deployments.

His path back began in an unexpected place — rescuing tortoises. That experience helped him rediscover meaning, rebuild confidence, and eventually find his way back to motocross.

Now, Brad is committed to helping other Veterans find their own path forward.

When asked why he wanted to become an OVN Ambassador Athlete, Brad shared:

"I needed to find my reason to be. After multiple combat deployments, I had lost my way."

He added:

"I want to be a beacon that shines in the frequency they can only see... bring them in and help them on their journey to find their reason."

That message embodies what the OVN Ambassador Athlete Program is all about.

Being an Ambassador Athlete is about more than racing. It's about being the front door — creating connection through shared experiences, helping Veterans find purpose through sport, and reminding them they don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

Brad understands that every Veteran's story is different, but everyone deserves the opportunity to find their next mission.

Welcome to the team, Brad — and thank you for helping keep Veterans moving forward.

05/29/2026

Do you have plans next Saturday, June 6th? If not, we would love to see you at Froberg’s! What’s better than tortoises and yummy snacks? 😋

We will have tortoises there available to adopt. If you plan on coming and would potentially like to adopt, go ahead and send us a message so that we can get an application to you! 🐢

We are excited to see everyone! Please feel free to share this post and help us get the word out!

05/28/2026

Buttercup reminded me that summer time officially means that we are asking for watermelon donations! 🍉

If you have any or would like to bring some by, our tortoises would be very grateful! Please direct message us for drop off details! 🐢

04/07/2026

Attention friends in Galveston, please keep a lookout for this little one! A reward is being offered. If you have any details or questions, please private message us here.

Please feel free to share this post so that we can get this sweet little one back home!

03/19/2026

Hey everyone!

We are currently kicking around the idea of having an open house/adoption event. But we need your help deciding dates. So, if there are any specific dates, or even a month that would work best for you or your family, please leave us a comment below!

Once we get some feedback and nail down a date, we will announce it! Thank you all for your help! 🐢

01/21/2026

Hey everyone! If you have any extra blankets that you do not need and want to drop them off in the next couple of days, please send us a DM to get our address. We use them for extra insulation for the tortoises. Miss T and Tortilla appreciate all of you! ❄️