Bua vs the tortoise, round one
Bua is our Shiba puppy, fourteen months, and she has decided that Goku the tortoise is a toy. Goku is eight years old and has been in this house since before Bua arrived, so he has seniority, and he has a very long memory. Every morning he walks slowly from the kitchen to the sliding door, and every morning Bua runs at him from the side.
Yesterday she bit his back leg. Not hard, but enough for him to pull inside the shell and stay there for two hours. I checked him twice to be sure he was alright. He was fine, just annoyed, and he ate some lettuce later like nothing happened.
We put a wooden fence around his area in the garden. It has been helpful, though Bua has figured out how to push the gate with her nose. She just stands there and waits for him to come out. It feels like a movie.
The vet said keep them separated when she is teething, and Goku also needs a calm space. I bought a second tortoise shelter, a plastic one, and Goku moved in straight away. I think he likes it better.
Bua is now asleep on the sofa and Goku is in his enclosure. A quiet afternoon at last.
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Phakphum · vor 7 Monaten
Thanks for the story, I'm laughing so hard. Bua is doing the same to our turtle! lol
Kevin · vor 7 Monaten
poor Goku, but he has a lot of patience. Bua will learn. Keep an eye on that back leg though.
Sasima · vor 7 Monaten
555555 บัวกับเต่า ตอนนี้เต่าชนะไปแล้วมั้งคะ
Rina · vor 7 Monaten
Where do you live? Is there a space for the tortoise to rest? I have a turtle too.