Another Pet?

Phill evaded a small terrapin on a busy road today. Of course, this mean that he would pull to the side of the road, rescue the turtle, and, if he had been with me, return it to the side of the road.

He wasn't with me. The turtle is now in a make-shift enclosure next to the fish tank full of fish, sniffed longingly by the large white dog. If I believed in karmic load, I would be over loaded with souls to look after. It's the vertebrates that really get me. Those invertebrates can fend for themselves.

The children were ecstatic. Finwe is happy because he can say turtle. Lots. Over and over. Pointing while saying it. Seeing the real thing while saying the word must be thrilling.

****Update****
Nearly $100 later, Swallowtail the terrapin has a new home. I think I'll whap Phill on the head. I tried to see if the resale shop here had a used tank, but no.