Share your "Why I got a tort" stories

Lexiii

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Joined
Apr 8, 2015
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Location (City and/or State)
CT
I lost my husband in January. I went a bit nuts and bought stuff I wouldn't have if he were still here (new orange car, kitchen island), and I always wanted a turtle or tortoise. Did my research and decided on a red foot. Best therapy ever.
 

Tidgy's Dad

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5 Year Member
Joined
Feb 11, 2015
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Location (City and/or State)
Fes, Morocco
We had family torts as a child and i had slow worms, always loved reptiles, but never in one place long enough to commit.
Then, 3 and a half years ago, I found Tidgy.
A Moroccan family were feeding her lamb and beef, the kids were torturing her for fun, parents kicking her out of the way and someone had cut out a scute for jewelry.
Didn't want a pet, but couldn't leave her there, so I took her home, stopping at a Cyber cafe on the way to encounter this forum for the first time.
Now, i'm in love and Tidgy is happy and healthy, I help look after other torts in the city too.
Wifey and I can't have kids, so Tidgy is our baby girl and I wouldn't be without either of them for anything.
 
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