She was a birthday or Christmas (I can't remember which) gift for my little brother in 1989! That's right, folks our Desert Tortoise named Fred is an old lady! She survived our dog trying to chew her like a chew toy 2 times when I was in high school. Luckily, the parts of her shell and toes that were chewed off have grown back! But when Mom and Dad got a new dog a few years ago, that dog tried to chew her too, and so Fred was handed down to our Sam. I couldn't ask for an easier pet...she hibernates 6-8 months of the year. She curls up in a corner of the house and sleeps for 6-8 months! A part-time pet! She has two different 'habitats'. Jared and Sam built this one outside for her to chill in during the summer when she is outside - complete with 2 entrances! 
For her 'Winter Quarters', they built this handy place for her. She seems to be happy there-she hasn't come out to complain!
Sam was so excited when she came to live with us! He simply adores her! And who can blame him? How cool is that to have a pet that is four times your age!
Well HELLO Karlie! I just found your blog! How awfully darn cute you are. The turtle-pet thing sounds like a pretty good gig. Come over and visit me anytime :) ourdish.blogspot.com
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