Mollie McFarland
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- May 29, 2015
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My baby, Nebuchadnezzar, died in an accident this weekend. He just turned a year old. I was sitting on my lawn while he grazed on Saturday and he strayed into my driveway. I didn't realize that my fiancé was about to back out in his car. Nebuchadnezzar and I were in his blind spot because we were obscured by a bush and so close to the ground. I was by his side when it happened, but too slow to stop the car. He was gone in an instant. I'm overcome with guilt and grief. I can't believe I let this happen. I've been careful to research husbandry and doing my best to bring him up to be a healthy, happy life-long companion. I just wanted to share my guilt and sorrow with fellow tortoise keepers. I want to do something to help other tortoises and honor my baby's memories. Please, love on your shelled family members for me today. I am so sad.