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    Hello, I'm new!

    Haha, thanks! They are cute together but I was hesitant to post this pic because dogs & torts usually are NOT a safe combo. My Mags is an exception though ;)
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    Hello, I'm new!

    Haha, I learned the hard way what an escape artist Sam is! You can't see from the picture but there is a 12" liner inside the fence (he's a climber for sure)! Also the fence goes below ground and his substrate is approx 6 to 8" high. Thanks for the suggestion! Any new russian tort owner needs to...
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    Thanks Kaitlin, I think so too ;)

    Thanks Kaitlin, I think so too ;)
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    Hello, I'm new!

    Thanks Yvonne. My little Sam has been loving his breakfast every morning ... now I know why! I will stick to leafy greens maybe some veggies every month or so ;).
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    Hello, I'm new!

    It is cypress mulch (from Home Depot).
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    Hello, I'm new!

    Haha, well thank you for the big welcome! ;)
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    Hello, I'm new!

    Ugh. Thank you. I'll be more mindfull next time I post pics.
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    Hello, I'm new!

    I can't figure out how to delete the darn picture, grrrrr. I know this will cause upset among the group and I do not want that. Please know, my tort is in good hands ... Promise! ;)
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    Hello, I'm new!

    NO worries, we are all together when I have Sam out on the lawn. I'm a volunteer with a local dog rescue and am very well aware of my dog's demeanor. I would never put him in a harmful situation. I do agree though, my cute picture may advocate others to think it's perfectly fine to mix a dog...
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    Hello, I'm new!

    My Mags acts like Sam's protector. She follows and watches him wherever he goes. Unlikely couple but heart-warming to watch!
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    Awesome links, thank you! I did a screenshot of the food paragraph - very helpful. Don't know how long I will last at Petsmart ... retail and animals DON'T mix well, in my opinion. I'm loving that this forum is here for me to meet fellow tort lovers and to be further educated, thanks again!
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    Absolutely, Kaitlin! So many people have no idea how to care for a tortoise and Petsmart actually promotes aquarium style living. Very sad. I'm the petcare specialist and sneak in fresh greens for the russian tort we have now ... in a tiny 10 gal aquarium. I also give him soaks which nobody else...
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    Okay, I will revise his diet. Thanks Jodie. Of all the variety of greens I give him, he still LOVES to roam around the backyard eating weeds, lol. Next Spring, I'm going to try and grow a variety of plants but August in Oklahoma is brutal so nothing will grow. I am growing my own wheatgrass and...
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    Hello, I'm new!

    Hi, Yvonne! I don't Dees him anything with seeds (just the white, meaty part of zucchini and shredded bell peppers - no seeds). I also give him a variety of collards, dandelion and hibiscus (I planted a few). After breakfast every morning, he goes straight to his house and sleeps most of the...
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    Hello, I'm new!

    Awe, thank you Rue! I worked hard on it!
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