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bearssoapbox

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16. We've had several tortoise cats over the years
Fri Aug 25, 2017, 01:13 AM
Aug 2017

Their dispositions have been from one that seemed almost feral in her independence, to one that slept on my left shoulder by my ear at night in bed.

Or chatty, her name is 'Gabby'. She will talk to anybody.

We currently have 4. Gabby, her name says it all. BB(Butter Brickle, her color), the most normal tortoise we currently have. Xena, she's been the most adventurous , not afraid to try things. And Xena's sister, Dot...t, she's almost the opposite of her sister but I think that's because she has some white in her.

Good on you for taking the kitten in. She sounds like she may be a snuggler. You'll know more in a couple of weeks or so.

It'll be interesting to see how she handles Zeppelin. If she turns out to be playful like a tortoise can be, with him...better your house than mine.

she is his new toy! Skittles Aug 2017 #1
So far so good. Glamrock Aug 2017 #4
Over protective is good during the adjustment period TeamPooka Aug 2017 #29
Great story, Glamrock! elleng Aug 2017 #2
Zeppy sounds like he might turn into Mom. Warpy Aug 2017 #3
That's what the vet said too Glamrock Aug 2017 #7
having owned 8 cats -- not all at once, i've DesertFlower Aug 2017 #10
How cute. You have a caring heart! eom sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #5
Aww, wonderful of you. Duppers Aug 2017 #6
You got ear and eye drops to give her? CousinIT Aug 2017 #8
Yep Glamrock Aug 2017 #13
Thanks. And Bless you for rescuing the little angel! CousinIT Aug 2017 #23
we had 2 cats when we brought our DesertFlower Aug 2017 #9
Love your way with words...half Jack Russell and half pain in the ass! MLAA Aug 2017 #11
Lol. I got a kick out of that too! montana_hazeleyes Aug 2017 #21
My good friend's dog is also named Zeppelin, nicknamed Zeppy! WinkyDink Aug 2017 #12
I found him already named on pet finder. Glamrock Aug 2017 #14
Jack Russells are adorable! They're all Frasier's Eddie! WinkyDink Aug 2017 #36
Oh yeah they're super cute.... Glamrock Aug 2017 #37
Love this and your gang's names KT2000 Aug 2017 #15
Right now Glamrock Aug 2017 #18
Bring her home for Zeppy? Glamrock Aug 2017 #19
We've had several tortoise cats over the years bearssoapbox Aug 2017 #16
I'm not too worried Glamrock Aug 2017 #25
The cats would be safer with the Pit Bull. Doreen Aug 2017 #30
It's something how the hierarchy of a group of pets/animals works out bearssoapbox Aug 2017 #35
Many years ago I adopted a 10-year-old cat from neighbors who intended to dump her at tblue37 Mar 2018 #44
You've melted my heart. raven mad Aug 2017 #17
Your awesome MFM008 Aug 2017 #20
As a rock n roll Singer (with the accompanying ego) Glamrock Aug 2017 #22
you are a sweetie for rescuing the kitten. we have cats. all rescued !! trueblue2007 Aug 2017 #24
Torties are the best. Laffy Kat Aug 2017 #26
What a beautiful tale. You touched my heart! herding cats Aug 2017 #27
Would love to see photos of your fur family! SunSeeker Aug 2017 #28
Finally got around to it.... Glamrock Mar 2018 #40
Adorable! SunSeeker Mar 2018 #42
Thanks sunseeker! Glamrock Mar 2018 #43
Let Zeppy be Zeppy! JustAnotherGen Aug 2017 #31
Too funny! Glamrock Aug 2017 #32
She had you pegged for a sucker, didn't she? TeapotInATempest Aug 2017 #33
Appearing one night only, this Saturday at the Greek: "Steviewonder and The Beans"! Leghorn21 Aug 2017 #34
What fun! She sounds like she picked the right human. They're notorious for that, lol. catbyte Aug 2017 #38
Her name is Bootsy Glamrock Mar 2018 #41
Tears in the eyes after reading your account. Thank god you made that choice. Judi Lynn Aug 2017 #39
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