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  1. Helen

    Name suggestions!

    Gertrude is a fab name! I also like Florence or Florrie for a girl and Raoul for a boy. That's such a teeny, tiny wee creature you've got there. Lovely.
  2. Helen

    Heehee, poor depressed tortiose

    I haven't seen that before, it's very funny. I feel a bit bad for laughing out loud at the poor wee tort though. [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND SMILING EYES]
  3. Helen

    Scratching/climbing

    40 F... that's only 4 C! Blimey, that is cold. Sorry, I didn't realise you had temps that low right now. I'm in Lincolnshire in the UK and it's about 60 F (14 C) at the moment, not warm but OK. You're right, I don't think being out in the cold would do your tort any good. There are good reasons...
  4. Helen

    Scratching/climbing

    My little Russian carried on like you've described when our weather changed and it became too cold for him to be outside much. I've found that taking him outside, just for a short 15-20 minutes, really helps. It must be something about the smells and sounds of the great outdoors - he settles...
  5. Helen

    2014 Tortoise Calendar Contest Submissions

    I'm so disappointed my pic has not been included! It was a lovely one. [PENSIVE FACE]
  6. Helen

    Vote On New Name For Baby Runt!!!

    I know it's not on your list but what about Brigitta? It's a Celtic name meaning 'strong' and she sounds like a strong little girl. Sent from my iPhone using TortForum mobile app
  7. Helen

    Shocked and need advice

    Thank you for the replies! I feel reassured that Valentino is not a complete savage. Im pretty sure the cat killed the mouse, it's a common occurrence. I'm going to overwinter him this year because I've only had him since March and, to be honest, I don't feel confident enough to hibernate him...
  8. Helen

    Shocked and need advice

    Hello, this is my first post although I've been referring to this excellent forum since I got my Russian tort in March. Valentino is my first tort and he's fabulous! Today though, his behaviour has left me stunned. We live in the UK and as it is a sunny day I took Val into the garden. I noticed...
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