On our way to the block lately we have been finding turtles on the road. Alive, thankfully. We pull over to the side of the road and Lewi carefully takes them off and over to a safer little haven, closer to the river.
And from these moments I have learnt how very disgusting the smell of scared turtle is. Oh man!! It’s one of the most putrid smells I’ve ever smelt. Urgh! Lew doesn’t even bat an eye lid, though. He matter of factly explains what the filthy smell is and why the turtle makes it and then carefully examines them to make sure it’s all intact and healthy before gently releasing it onto safer terrain.
Lew has also been rescuing tadpoles this week from puddles around our shed. There were tadpoles galore in these slowly drying up muddy puddles. Some didn’t make it but many got to live in a much better place down at the river.
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Lewi the rescuer!
Kim xx
6 comments:
That's so great of you and Lewi! A turtle I could also rescue but I still don't know about the lizard... To you I must be such a fraidy cat...
its nice that you stop. we have many turtles visit our front lawn and kerbside. and it is surprising how most don't stop to help them. the kids find it fascinating and we understand the smell. it is intense. i remember one time we were out and husband was home. he found a big turtle and kept it in the bath tub to show the kids. my whole house smelt like rancid swamp. lewi sounds like he has a kind nature. xo.
Wow, Lewi sounds like he has a soft spot for animals. Such a wonderful soft spot to have.
Amazing! I didn't know that about the smell. He's such a great person, your Lewi. If only all people were that caring and concerned.
He is quite remarkable, that gorgeous boy of yours.
Xx
Lewis has some great qualities, which, no doubt you have heaped him develop. They will be such a great asset to him in the future.
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