a tale of two turtles (1/2019)(5/2020)

Jack and Dalia have a special affinity for turtles. Jack saved for a turtle tank, purchased his own snapping turtle pet, and affectionately named "Brother" (despite being female). Unfortunately, his turtle pet didn't thrive and 30 days later, Jack's "brother" had died. It was an indecisive year and a half to determine whether he wanted to try it again or if he wanted to sell the tank. 

Just before he put the tank up for sale, Dalia happened across a baby turtle as we walked Zorinsky. Fearing for its life out in the open, she elected to adopt it. (Some might call it stealing but...) She was infatuated - even having some difficulty leaving the home for fear that the turtle was alone in his box in the garage. However, we had serious uncertainty about turtle health at our house so dad devised a promise that we could house the turtle if "Shelby" lived a week. Shelby loves her new home.