Hi guys,
For 3,5 years I've been the owner of a Russian tortoise, named Tobi. However, after these years I'm planning to say farewell to my little buddy. He will get a new home at the Tortoise & Turtle Center, a place where these animals can get a new home when the owner can't take care of them anymore. In my case I'm really unsure if I'm capable to give the care he needs (mainly because of work and private situation). During these years I've experienced lots of stressfull moments with him: the time when he got RI (cured thank god), when he ran away from home (my brother found him at the neighbours) and when his health got worse after that stupid vet visit (thanks to TF he got better). To this day I'm still worried about his well being and doubtfull if I'm the right care taker for him.
Few weeks ago I took him to the vet again (a good one this time) for his calcium defficiency. He got better again, but now he's dealing with eye problems (not sure because of new MVB or coco coir in his eyes). It was at this point I decided to give Tobi away to a better care taker. With lots of pain in my heart I made an appointment this saturday to give my tortoise away, knowing it is better for both of us.
However, after these stressfull moments I really had a lovely and great time with Tobi. I got him when he was a little sprout, and he has grew so much since then. I have so much great memories about him. I remember when I got home from work, and my tortoise was sleeping in the substrate with his head sticking out. I walked past his enclosure, he slowly opened his eyes, looked at me and came out his hole to greet me. That was amazing!
He's now sleeping at his outdoor enclosure. Tomorow I'm gonna hand feed him and give him his eye drops, and saturday I'm gonna spend the last hours with him before I say farewell to him after these years. I can ensure I wont be able to hold my tears when I say good bye to my little friend this week, but also happy that he's gotten a better home...
For 3,5 years I've been the owner of a Russian tortoise, named Tobi. However, after these years I'm planning to say farewell to my little buddy. He will get a new home at the Tortoise & Turtle Center, a place where these animals can get a new home when the owner can't take care of them anymore. In my case I'm really unsure if I'm capable to give the care he needs (mainly because of work and private situation). During these years I've experienced lots of stressfull moments with him: the time when he got RI (cured thank god), when he ran away from home (my brother found him at the neighbours) and when his health got worse after that stupid vet visit (thanks to TF he got better). To this day I'm still worried about his well being and doubtfull if I'm the right care taker for him.
Few weeks ago I took him to the vet again (a good one this time) for his calcium defficiency. He got better again, but now he's dealing with eye problems (not sure because of new MVB or coco coir in his eyes). It was at this point I decided to give Tobi away to a better care taker. With lots of pain in my heart I made an appointment this saturday to give my tortoise away, knowing it is better for both of us.
However, after these stressfull moments I really had a lovely and great time with Tobi. I got him when he was a little sprout, and he has grew so much since then. I have so much great memories about him. I remember when I got home from work, and my tortoise was sleeping in the substrate with his head sticking out. I walked past his enclosure, he slowly opened his eyes, looked at me and came out his hole to greet me. That was amazing!
He's now sleeping at his outdoor enclosure. Tomorow I'm gonna hand feed him and give him his eye drops, and saturday I'm gonna spend the last hours with him before I say farewell to him after these years. I can ensure I wont be able to hold my tears when I say good bye to my little friend this week, but also happy that he's gotten a better home...
