Tortoise escapes owner’s care and returns after living on a farm
A tortoise owned by Tim Dowling escaped his home for a year before being found and living on a farm for two decades.
Owner reflects on pet longevity
The writer describes the experience of owning a tortoise as a reminder that life is long. He notes that other pets like cats and dogs require daily attention, whereas this animal can be forgotten for weeks. The owner compares his own lifespan to the frequent need to replace kitchen tap spray heads.
Animal history and escape details
The wife acquired the tortoise when she was eight years old. At some point the animal escaped and remained missing for a full year. It was eventually found and relocated to live on a farm for twenty more years.
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