- Joined
- Jul 15, 2011
- Messages
- 4
My introduction is a bit of a sad one, however hopefully a new beginning. I was the Mommy of a wild caught Yellowfoot tortoise. Before I get too far, I did not purchase this tortoise. The owner was unable to care for him, so I was kind of "stuck" with him. Don't get me wrong, I loved the lil dude. His name was Fluffy. I had to relocate from Orlando FL to Rochester NY, and he was my co captain while driving. He kept me company, and although he didn't say much, just having him there was awesome. Life was very turbulent back then, however him there, no matter where I was it felt like home. Now, in NY he couldn't be outside most of the time, so a kiddie pool was purchased as his temporary home until I could find something more suitable. This was two years in the making, but finally designed and have been working on a custom made tortoise table. Around 90% through completion (only trim work to go) he escaped his fenced in area and most likely headed into the woods that are located behind our home. I and 5 others made a search party but sadly, he was never located.
I feel the time is right for getting another tortoise, as life without one just isn't the same. Fluffy can never be replaced, but a new story will be opening with another tortoise shortly. This time, I hope to get to post and share stories with others that are like minded and don't look at me like I forgot to take meds. (Not everyone are keen on tortoises apparently)
Oh, and in case anyone is wondering - I am currently looking for a redfoot or yellowfoot as the cage is kind of custom to the breed. Looks don't matter to me - ever. I'm all about personality. I am known to extremely spoil my animals and if you ever visited my home, you would probably be amazed at the things I do for them. They're my babies! Tortoises are no exceptions.
After my rambling now, it's nice to join and be a part of people as Torti-Crazy as me.
Alana
I feel the time is right for getting another tortoise, as life without one just isn't the same. Fluffy can never be replaced, but a new story will be opening with another tortoise shortly. This time, I hope to get to post and share stories with others that are like minded and don't look at me like I forgot to take meds. (Not everyone are keen on tortoises apparently)
Oh, and in case anyone is wondering - I am currently looking for a redfoot or yellowfoot as the cage is kind of custom to the breed. Looks don't matter to me - ever. I'm all about personality. I am known to extremely spoil my animals and if you ever visited my home, you would probably be amazed at the things I do for them. They're my babies! Tortoises are no exceptions.
After my rambling now, it's nice to join and be a part of people as Torti-Crazy as me.
Alana