I took this photo at Hatton Adventure World a couple of weeks ago. I really love tortoises, I remember seeing the one they had on Blue Peter as a child and always wanting one of my own. I didn’t have one, boo hoo, but I did have two lovely terrapins which I adored.
Is there a pet that you always wanted as a child?
We were so lucky as kids, we had all sorts of pets including Rosie or beloved Tortoise, who lived for years #MySundayPhoto
My first serious boyfriend had a tortoise. The next time I came across one was when we were renting a holiday apartment in Exmouth – there was a tortoise who roamed the service road who everyone looked after!
I always wanted a cat – or rather I did have a cat (when I was a child) until I saw him being run over. I was so distraught my father said no more pets and we never did. I always hankered after another cat so when I was settled in my first home I had two. They lived for 15 years and brought so much love to my boys too.
That is a beautiful tortoise – they always remind me of Blue Peter funnily enough!
I think that's good thing about tortoises, how long they live…and I guess they don't need much looking after in the winter.
awww, what a shame about your cat. My daughter's cat was run over when she was young and it was a distressing time, but I let her choose when she wanted another and we ended up with three. One died quite young after 3 years but the other two we had for 16 years and they left us last year. We still have two 7 year old cats though. My daughter has always loved her cats.
I just vividly remember how they used to pack them away for hibernation on Blue Peter and then I'd wait anxiously for them to open the box again the next year.
I don't think my dad could handle my emotions Anne! I have thought about having a couple more cats but we were so lucky with our two. They were real home cats and one was my shadow. We're living near quite a busy road and I know I would be anxious. So it's a decision of being able to live with extra anxiety or just looking at pictures of cats 🙂 We do have a dog (rescue) who also brings much sunshine into our lives. He's enjoyed being king of the house (the cats were always the dominant ones) so there's also him to consider. x
My youngest loves tortoises, she loves this photo
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Aww! How cute…
I always wanted a tortoise too because of Blue Peter. lol
I had one, he was gorgeous! He was called Flash and I got him for my 7th birthday. We followed the instructions on Blue Peter and put him away to hibernate in the loft every year, then one summer he escaped and I never saw him again. Thank you for this lovely picture, it takes me right back xx
I always wanted a horse…safe to say that was out of the question!
I love tortoises, I wish we had one at Coombe Mill, Clio lending a helping hand for Coombe Mill
I have 3 turtles at home! I love them to bits and this one is so cute! #mysundayphoto