I personally think you don't need to cuddle and play with an animal to consider it a pet!
So long as I am caring for the animal properly and showing him affection (in my torts case, feeding him!) I consider that a pet..
This guy wasn't worth that little explanation though.
That's nice to hear.When My friends found out I have tortoise as pat, they all fascinated by the beauty and the cuteness of them. Cell phone none stop taking photo and ask question. By God's grace, my friends mostly are cool with tortoises.