The Tortoise
Tortoise were first seen around here over 10 years ago.
During that time they lived in the large field on the
other side of the long fence. They were not bothered
and did not bother anyone. However, one day the mowers
decided to ‘move them out’. They set off smoke bombs.
It scared them. I didn’t see them after that.
Sadly, it worked. The tortoise was not seen for years
until recently. Now, she lives on our property! No smoke
bombs here! We were quite excited to see her ‘burrow’. Even
our puppy seems to be getting along with her. Lucy just
wants to play with it!
p.s. It is the female of the species that dig holes
underground to have young. The male does not need a
‘safe’ place underground to have young.
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I’m relieved that this sad story has a happy ending. Take loving care of these wise and gentle creatures, they chose you for a reason.
What very gentle kindness! Thank you!
They will receive maximum care for sure,
have a great day! Eddie
Thank you, Eddie! I’m wishing you a splendid day as well!
For me, ‘a good or great day’ is accomplishing all I set out to do that day.
A ‘splendid day’ has a dash of love attached to it! Thank you! Eddie Have a splendid day yourselves.
Certainly will thank you. You too.
As you wish Redavons
You’re a star
Not me, she’s the star, a dear one too!
Enjoy your day!
She is beautiful❤. Good to hear that she is going to have a good family 😊
Great job🙏
Good morning Deepak, Your kindness is very appreciated! Have a great day dear man!
My Pleasure. God bless you man.
Thank you very much Deepak, may blessings
follow you all the days of your life
Some humans’ treatment of animals is ignorant and difficult for me understand.
It seems man’s inhumanity to man is extended to all life.
I’m glad this tortoise gets to live by you now.
Ditto Resa, we were overjoyed upon seeing her! She’s a treasure!
She sure is! I wonder if you will be a tortoise uncle anytime soon?
That’s a good question Resa. Her home sure
provides shelter for other creatures.
I am so happy and not surprised you provided a safe haven when your neighbors didn’t understand the value of nature. I wonder if she has a mate or friend anywhere close?
I guess the tortoise just happened upon the ‘right’ place to call home for her. I certainly did not have anything much to say in the matter. Wouldn’t be surprised that she had
a friend hear by,
Have a great day Marlene
What a heart-warming post! Of course the tortoise would be drawn – by instinct and perhaps guided by the mystical realm – to your oasis. No smoke bombs allowed. It makes my heart smile to know that it now lives under the umbrella of your guardianship!
Thank you very much Lisa. Have a beautiful day! hugs, Eddie
So pleased they are returning again Eddie… they know your garden is a safe haven for them .. Wonderful to see.. ❤
Thank you my friend, have a most dear day.
hugs, Eddie
❤
hugs, Eddie
Beautiful. My son is still dreaming of the day we can find a tortoise in our garden. I remember seeing one when I was about 10 years old. They absolutely gorgeous creatures.
What an exciting moment! Thank you Mary
She’s gorgeous, Eddie! I am so happy to hear this, I know you will protect her!! ❤️
She is gorgeous. You know I will Donna!
She’s beautiful. What did you name her?
Name? nothing special, ‘the tortoise’
The Tortoise is a good name
I had a dog I named Dog.
It’s so easy to remember, either one!
How nice that she came back!
Good morning,
she may not be the same one, which doesn’t
matter to us. They all deserve the same love!
I hate people. But I love tortoises! Lol. I’m so glad that they found you.
So happy your tortoises have a safe habitat now. My sister and I had a tortoise each when we were children living in England. Tommy and Theresa thrived quite well until winter, when they had to hibernate. We were told that the best thing would be to put them in a box with lots of straw, near to the hearth. Sad to say, they were no longer in the land of the living when we uncovered them in the spring. 😦
That is sad to hear, an exciting story none the less. Thank you so very much for sharing it Sylvia.
What an incredible neighbour!
She sure is Quiall!
Why do people do such things? Tortoises don’t hurt anybody. Glad to hear that you have one on your own property!
Believe it or not they were considered yummy in early America and were hunter for food to near extinction. Fortunately, hunting has stopped but they are still on the ‘threatened list’. Thank you for expressing your interest Stella. Have a good day. Eddie
That is so cool! Bless you for providing a place for her!
Have to be honest with you, she found what she wanted and it became hers. She dug the
hole which became her barrow. We are
happy to have her! Thank you for your kindness!
Woohoo! So happy for your garden addition 💖🙏
So are we Val, so are we! big smiles
She knew Eddie, where the love was. May you be proud grandparents 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋
This natural wonder is listed as ‘threatened’.
We might all be some day. Thank you for your
kindness Mark.
nice. smoke is not good.
No, smoke is not good, for them or us!
exactly
Thank you. Have a good day Arturo
you too Eddie 🙂 stay cool.
Definitely