Hi Igor! Happy Pet of the Day to you, and to your proud human dad Ben, too!

What a handsome Three-toed Box Turtle you are, Igor! As a child I had two Box Turtles, but not until meeting you today had I ever heard of a Three-toed Box Turtle! You're beautiful, and oh yes, I sure do like you!

How neat that you and Ben are just about the same age! And despite a rocky several years, you're finally living the happy, carefree life you deserve! You even have a girlfriend now to spend your days with, taking leisurely walks, exploring the forest, the both of you being loved to the max by Ben! Life is good!

Ben is one lucky guy, having a best friend as beautiful, as special as you in his life! What a treasure you are, Igor, a gem, and so very deserving of your big day of honor!

Thanks for the BIG smiles, sweetheart! Meeting you today has been such a treat! I hope you enjoy a very special day of celebration (pre-hibernation!), taking a nice, long walk in the forest; spending fun time with your girlfriend and Ben; chowing down on earthworms and fish, apples and carrots; being loved and pampered to pieces!!! Lots of love to you, precious Igor, our very special and most deserving Pet of the Day, EVERY day!!! Love to your girlfriend, too!

SO handsome!!!