We were working in the backyard all morning. After lunch we realized we had not seen one of the turtles all morning – Norma, the outgoing one who usually comes out of the water to watch us whenever we’re doing something near the pond. We looked in the water; only one turtle. We spent over an hour combing the backyard for her (she likes to explore); no trace of her. She’s disappeared. I’m devastated. She was my favorite; she had personality (the other one, Ninja, just hides in the pond; she won’t come near people).
Why am I so sad over losing a turtle I’ve only had for 3 months?
