Wholesome Women Picks Dandelions For The Tortoise That Her Late Husband Gave Her, Plus Other Cute Turtles Who Love Flowers

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Jun 23, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

If you're like us, and seeing the dating landscape out there nowadays, then you could probably use a reminder that love is very much real and is flourishing for many people out there. Which is what today's story is all about. Love. And tortoises. And the fact that apparently, giving someone a tortoise as a gift can be one of the bigger, cutest and most heartwarming expressions of love out there. 

Now, you might not think that a tortoise would make a great gift, but you're wrong. First of, tortoises are adorable. Second, tortoises live long, long lives, which means they will be with you for the long run. Third, tortoises are highly fashionable. Yes, that's fact, don't question it. And lastly, apparently, tortoises love dandelions. Which makes them even more adorable. And the story today… let's just say that you need to get ready to have your faith in love restored again.

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    Amanda @Pandamoanimum ... I often see a woman in the park picking dandelions. I found out today she picks them for her 32 yo tortoise, Stanley, that her late husband bought her as a 17th wedding anniversary gift (the traditional gift for 17 yrs is shells) as she'd wanted a tortoise since she was a child. 9:19 PM Jun 20, 2024 2.2M Views 281 15.7K 116K 3.5K
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    Alright, fine, we needed a good happy cry today. Seriously, with the state of the dating world nowadays and the stories that we come across on the internet all the time, seeing something like that just… gives us faith in love again. This is the kind of relationship we all wish to have, we think. 

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    Maggie_perhaps @Maggie_Perhaps OMG right in the feels 9:22 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 · 113.7K Views
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    And on top of that, reading this story and the comments under it made us learn that, apparently, tortoises love flowers. Dandelions specifically it seems, but flowers in general as well. As if we needed any other reasons to think that tortoises are adorable. 

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    Amanda @Pandamoanimum Absolutely. I was always curious as to what she was doing it for but didn't expect to feel punched in the heart when I found out. • 9:23 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 · 103.3K Views
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    Arwen @cwtch_up That's the best thing ever 9:19 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 · 112K Views •
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    Amanda @Pandamoanimum It made me quite teary. I played it cool though. 9:22 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 102K Views
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    S. Paul @paul_sparsh The most heartwarming thing I've read today, and dandelions always transport me to a dream world 2:15 AM ⚫ Jun 21, 2024 38.5K Views
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    Dr Lilly Evans @Alheri If not now, when How wonderful. Glad you asked her. I am sure it made her day telling you 3:42 AM ⚫ Jun 21, 2024 31.6K Views
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    (((clevecaroleXBird))) @Clevecarole Very romantic 11:51 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 34.2K Views
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    Marpfry @marpfry61 Our tortoise Speedy is over 50
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    not so ginger Elanor @GingerElanor I had a tortoise (Torty) back in the 80s and he LOVED - and I mean ... LOVED - dandelions. Ate them, dribbled and drooled, danced and got all excited and sometimes rolled in them. 10:39 PM Jun 20, 2024 · 9,527 Views
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    Slimey frog face @FrogSlimey My sis adopted a male tortoise when it's owner of 50+ years died. It had to be hand fed and surprised us all by laying an egg!! Went from Toby to Tobi. Still going strong 15 years later and feeds itself! Loves dandelions! 12:34 AM ⚫ Jun 21, 2024 4,238 Views
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    Fearne Hill @FearneHill I do this every morning for my 70yr plus African leopard, Orion. She's 14kg and adorable 9:33 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 · 9,396 Views
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    Annalieze @Annaliez My mother in law - mother of an only son - loves tortoises. She has 17, some 20years old others 5 & 2 years old. They have a life expectancy of 60-80 years. I guess at least I know my fate. 11:58 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 · 3,992 Views ...
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    mamabell @mamabell4 ... We have 2 ancient tortoise on our close, both gifted to small boys 50 + years ago. Both love dandelions occasionally they escape, they are fast!!! 10:54 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 4,105 Views
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    Dóc @DOCasBAC Oooh. We had a tortoise at home from 1969 called Apollo because of the moon landings. He adored dandelions and would come running for tomatoes too. He loved having his chin scratched. Sadly he died of old age in 2015. Great memories. All animals should be treasured. 11:16 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 2,364 Views
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    wwwwww Shea Butter @Shea_to_you I love this! My family has had a tortoise passed down through generations for over 80 years. His name is Jeffrey and he loves hibiscus flowers. This story made my day! 1:51 AM Jun 21, 2024 1,686 Views ...
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    Juniper Pearl @Coxy_Girl_ I also met a lady walking around the park on my road, and picking from random parts. I stopped and asked her what she was picking and she said dandelions from her tortoise. 10:55 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 870 Views
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    Rev Darren Jalland @OldmacharRev Wow, that's more emotional than expected. I do the same. Our tortoise loves dandelions, and I know anyone seeing me pick them thinks it's a bit odd. 1:35 AM · Jun 21, 2024 1,293 Views
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    Barbara Bruce @BabsTopG That's a lovely story. We used to collect dandelion leaves for our tortoises. Took me right back to my childhood. 10:36 PM ⚫ Jun 20, 2024 · 1,685 Views
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