Introduction: New owner of Ibera Tortoise in the U.K

[Doratheexplorer]

Hi to all !
I am collecting my new Ibera tortoise at the weekend and couldn't be more excited, I can honestly say I have wanted a Tortoise since being a young child many many years ago , I remember trying to barter down to Terrapins with my Mum at one point but somehow we ended up with a Dog???

Anyway this tortoise and my username are in memory of my 2 year old son Morgan who died of Leukaemia just over a month ago, a tortoise was not a pet we could own with his immune supressed condition due to health reasons and Dora the Explorer was his Favourite show near the end and also our new Ibera's name.

I know he would of loved Dora, Morgan this is for you X

 

[Yvonne G]

OMG! That is so sad. I'm terribly sorry that had to happen. That's a beautiful picture you've posted for us to see.

But anyway...welcome to the forum!! I'm sure you're going to love your new tortoise. May we know your name?

 

[dmarcus]

Sorry to hear that you lost your child......

Welcome to the forum and I hope the new tortoise brings you lots of joy...

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome.

 

[Jessicap]

Welcome. Beautiful photo, thank you for sharing your photo and your story. I can not imagine the pain of losing a child, I am so sorry. He is beautiful.

 

[Jacob]

Welcome, & Sorry To Hear!