Hi! I have one desert tortoise named Ally who I've raised since she was a hatchling. I used to have another one named T-Rex, but she ran away. Ally is a little over three years old now.

Sorta a belated welcome to the group here, but I did want to welcome you. Sorry you lost one, but glad to hear you have Ally.

Hi Ed! Nice to have you joining us. You have the wonderful ability to add a new element into any group you belong to. That was meant as a positive. You say what you think and get some good talks going.

I got a good chuckle out of this post. I've never seen it put quite that way.

Are you Jacqui in the US or Jacqui in the UK?

WHAT there are two of us??!!! And the world is still spinning?

US...actually from Nebraska, the state known for being a hive of turtle/tortoise breeding/keeping...lol.

Glad I caused you to have a chuckle, we all need more of those in our lives. Have often enjoyed posts and entire threads you had hopping on Shelled Warriors and your own site also. You like to stir the waters and cause us all to think and often react..lol.

[/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=large][color=#FF0000]Hi , I'm Johnnynightmares.
I have 2 leopard's both about 3and half years old . Did have three till recently one died suddenly for no apparent reason apart from being smaller than others. Not sure what sex they are and woould like some advice on that matter. i can post some pics and would really welcome some advice.

Welcome Johnnynightmares! Post pics of your guys and you will get some advice I am sure. Can't wait to see them!

Nice to have you joining us Johnnynightmares!

Welcome. My brother lives in Palmer & my Dad lived in Anchorage til '85 when he died in a mid-air plane crash. Went to visit my brother July '06.Had been there as a kid for the summer with my family...9 of us with tent & sleeping bags,etc.Hadn't seen my brother since '72. It is sooo beautiful up there. If my body could stand it I would sure move up there. I'm afraid "Arthur" would scream at me a lot harder than now!
How old are your torts? Bet they don't get much outside time up there!!
Patsy

Jen...I had to chuckle. You sound like me! I sneak my new critters in too. I figured out a few years ago if I discuss it with him ahead of time he always says no. If I don't ask he can't say no, right? I try to plan my purchases/adoptions when he is on the road. Sometimes it is months before he realizes I have somebody new. Then he will always say "I thought you weren't getting anymore animals". I usually don't say anything.He sulks awhile and we are back to normal again!
Patsy

Cute picture. How old is your Chi now? How big will he get? I am a Chi lover, as well as tort & lizard lover. I have 7 Chi's..smallest will be a year Feb 15 & weighs 1lb 9oz. She is a trip. I have 2 that are 2 lb, 2 are 3lb, 1 is 4lb & biggest is 5lb.The 4 lb one has 3 legs. Adopted her from vet hospital cause owner didn't want to pay the bill after she somehow got 2 broken legs. They are all my babies! 4 sleep with me. All but 1 would make good dogs for a program like yours.
Patsy