World’s Smallest African Leopard Tortoise? + Some Heavy News…

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15 күн бұрын

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We just received a 19 year old African leopard tortoise and she’s SO SMALL! Is she the world’s smallest? Meet her in this video but be prepared for some unfortunate, heavy news we must share with you all.
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Chris and Casey Leone

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@ashtonjones5768 14 күн бұрын

Bubbles lived a lifetime of happiness in these last few months with you all. Who wouldn't like to enjoy the the sunshine and freedom she had. It's hard for us but harder for you. You gave her peace and unconditional love. We are grateful you shared her with us. ❤️

@alicecain4851 14 күн бұрын

Wonderful comment ❤ 🐢 ❤ 🐢 ❤

@MamaJ1997 14 күн бұрын

You took the words from my mouth❤

@GaiaCarney 12 күн бұрын

Thank You, Garden State Tortoise 🕊

@zybi5578 14 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles, thank you for giving the last days of her life a happy and joyous time❤😥

@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 14 күн бұрын

She lived like a queen with them. What a wonderful life for her to have.

@robustdelirium9277 14 күн бұрын

You may not have been able to save Bubbles but you did make her final days the most comfortable she had had in her entire life. Shame on whoever did this to her and thank you for making her final days as amazing as you could.

@frozenpiper2 14 күн бұрын

The passing of Bubbles hit me harder than I thought it would. I was so emotional when you got her because of the neglect she'd suffered, and I was hoping she'd make it. I'm so thankful that she got to spend her last months at GST in the sun and was able to pass peacefully. RIP Bubbles.

@Iris_Germany 4 күн бұрын

That’s the same thoughts I had when I heard that Bubbles passed away. 😢 She was loved ❤ in her last months and slept in peacefully. That’s bittersweet. Love ❤ and greetings from Germany

@MonicaHolly143 14 күн бұрын

I hope the story of bubbles would help future tortoises to not suffer what she experienced ❤

@phionella7 14 күн бұрын

Your emotional attachment to each animal on your sanctuary is a real testament to your care. I've learned as I have gotten older that it hurts to lose a 4 legged friend sometimes more than a two legged one. RIP bubbles, grateful you got to experience life with Chris and Casey before you were called to the meadow by the bridge. ❤❤

@atomdecay 14 күн бұрын

Man, Chris, we are all right here with you, crying with you, grieving with you. You & Casey are SUPERHEROES, & Bubbles knew that she was one of the fortunate ones as soon as she met y'all. After a lifetime of neglect, a lifetime of missing out on love, she got to experience the absolute peak of Tortoise love & care from the greatest Turtle Sanctuary on the planet! You guys already know this, but you guys aren't alone in your grief, & I truly hope you both can feel the love & support that all of us are feeling. Tortoises in particular are such sweet, docile creatures. It really is the lowest of the low to allow such a magnificent creature to deteriorate to that point, but you guys SAVED her. She got to experience the maximum amount of happiness that many Turtles would dream of. We love you guys, & everything you guys do. ❤

@leefargo30 14 күн бұрын

Im so sorry for yalls loss I feel like she knows yall gave her the best chapter of her life without a doubt 🫶

@ellenmcintyre1247 13 күн бұрын

🌈🌈🌈😢

@Annie_Annie__ 14 күн бұрын

I’m so glad that Bubbles got to experience a proper content life that a pet tortoise should. And she got to experience love and care. Thank y’all for giving her a chance and giving her those months of being a real tortoise. Hopefully her story will prevent other animals from being neglected like she was.

@alicecain4851 14 күн бұрын

Wonderful comment. ❤ 🐢 ❤ 🐢 ❤

@caitlinandfamily2753 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for taking care of Bubbles and giving her the care she deserved in her last days.

@laurensmith5531 14 күн бұрын

Sounds like Bubbles needed to find you guys before leaving this earth. Thank you for providing her with a peaceful transition ❤

@anniebell6846 14 күн бұрын

Please know you and Kasey are an example to all animal lovers the way you deal with tough cases is such a beautiful thing . my condolences for the loss of Bubbles

@rajanikumari3672 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for giving Bubbles love & happiness for the time she was with you. Sorry for your loss.

@meloneyparker 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for caring so much. Heaven holds a special place for animal advocates like you.

@mentalquorum3116 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing Bubbles' story. I know it was difficult for you, and I can see the love and grief when you talk about her here. I am so glad that she got to live out the rest of her life with you guys. The care that you show for all turtles and tortoises is intensely moving and makes me want to be a better person. Thank you

@pattijareo7423 14 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry about Bubbles! No one could have given her a more comfortable and loving place to live out her days.💕💕🐢💕💕

@Kasia237 14 күн бұрын

Sorry for your loss, you gave bubbles the best time of her life. She will live on through your teaching. 😢😢❤

@Jill-K 14 күн бұрын

Don't hide your grief, let it out! RIP Bubbles😢

@stephaniebalducci6248 14 күн бұрын

Aw...Bubbles 💔 Thank you for giving her so much love and a chance to enjoy the sun during her final days. 🧡🤎🖤

@BajatheChickenMan 14 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you showed your Sulcatas at the end of the video and mention their umm "abilities". More people need to know what they are getting themselves into! Best of luck to Jojo in her new home!

@32446 13 күн бұрын

A pet shop tried to railroad me into buying a Sulcata baby despite me telling them a live in a small house with inadequate space to house such a large animal. Thank goodness I already knew how big they will grow. I cannot understand why they are so desperate to sell them to places which cannot meet their needs. It’s baffling.

@BajatheChickenMan 13 күн бұрын

@@32446 It is sad isnt it? I bought a baby from a reputable source after doing my research because I was looking for a lawn mowing assistant. Only thing I would've done differently was adopt one instead.

@pegedey1291 14 күн бұрын

Oh you did give Bubbles so much love and happiness. 😢❤

@alicecain4851 14 күн бұрын

Yes! ❤ 🐢 ❤ 🐢 ❤

@melissahatfield4773 14 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles. Happy trails living over the rainbow bridge. You were loved by all of us and GST.

@bethwyland7693 14 күн бұрын

When Bubbles gets to Heaven, she will recognize it because it's so much like the home you gave her!

@laurencarleton236 14 күн бұрын

Oh, I'm so sorry about Bubbles! 😢 So glad she got to spend her last days with people that truly cared for her.

@MamaJ1997 14 күн бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear the world lost Bubbles. I try to educate my friend’s kids that want to get turtles and tortoises because we all know children can have short attention spans when it comes to pets. I won’t let her life be in vain. Thank you Leone family for all you do for our shelled friends❤

@janphillips2534 14 күн бұрын

So sad that Bubbles died, I was really hoping she would be with you a while longer. At least she spent her last days enjoying the sun.

@carschmn 14 күн бұрын

You saved Bubbles, she just didn’t have as much time left as you’d like. jojo is so cute.

@lisac.346 14 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry for the loss of Bubbles. 🌈 You gave her heaven on earth at the end. 💗

@heartlandreptiles 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for giving Bubbles the absolute best as long as she could enjoy!!! 💛

@kirstysmith2903 14 күн бұрын

Rip bubbles. She was fortunate to have found u in her final few months. I have had a couple of friends say they want a tortoise and I educate them, i literally advise them of the specific care needs, and while it may seem I'm trying to put them off I don't want to see any animal suffer because of people's lack of responsibility, research and ignorance. Thank u for all you do.

@drbobbyhill 14 күн бұрын

We love you Bubbles. I’m glad you were rescued and was given a fruitful life by the end. You are loved and will always be. RIP Bubbles.

@pencilpauli9442 14 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles. Sorry for your loss Welcome to your new home Jojo

@ShortOrderCook 14 күн бұрын

So sad to hear Bubbles has passed 😢 Rest peacefully sweet girl - so glad you found a helping hand and warm sunshine in a green field under a tree - in natures arms 💜

@matthewdooley6485 14 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles. Thanks to y'all you gave her the best life she had ever known & she did pass peacefully knowing that y'all took care of her & loved her unconditionally.

@SweetNaz78 14 күн бұрын

So very sorry for your loss. I was rooting for bubbles 💜💜💜

@anngenaske4648 14 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave her everything her life didn't provide. Even a safe, natural, loving and warm place to pass. Thank you

@jenskarlsson4744 14 күн бұрын

poor bubbles bet u are having a great time out in the sun in Turtle Heaven !!!❤❤❤🙏

@KyriosMirage 14 күн бұрын

RIP, Bubbles. Glad you guys were able to ease her life for the last few months. Hope she's getting plenty of UVB and tasty food in the next life!

@kellilee7433 14 күн бұрын

Heaven wouldnt be heaven without tortoises and other animals. So sorry about Bubbles

@AJen912 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for giving so much love to Bubbles. I just know she enjoyed her life at GST. RIP Bubbles - we love you!

@vixenligon1167 13 күн бұрын

I am extremely grateful that you and Casey were able to take care of Bubbles during her last part of her life. You let her live naturally like a turtle should. It is wonderful that she was comfortable and died in her sleep peacefully. Thank you for taking care of her and for showing the world how to properly take care of turtles and tortoises.

@spiercephotography 14 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry about Bubbles- I know it's hard. You gave her such a wonderful life during her last days full of sunshine, food and love! 🤗 You can't save everyone, but you sure can do what you can!

@aprilstearns9104 13 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave her the best possible life for these last months.

@Salodanger75 14 күн бұрын

Oh Bubbles! 😭 Rest in peace, little Angel! 😭❤️

@TheOnlyLacyLavender1 13 күн бұрын

😭😭😭

@christy615 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for making Bubbles last days and months as wonderful as they could be. RIP Bubbles. Welcome JoJo.

@sharonkaczorowski8690 14 күн бұрын

I’m sad for you over the loss of Bubbles. Thank you for giving her the experience and happiness of a loving, beautiful home for her last bit of time on Mother Earth.

@katemartino5039 13 күн бұрын

I am crying my eyes out. Not fir Bubbles passing but that GST was able to give her a life if only for a small time. Chris and Casey I respect and am honored to watch what you do and the love you show!!

@reneesmith7996 14 күн бұрын

I love your heart of compassion, Chris! It is a true man who cries. Bubbles is out of any lingering discomfort of pain. Thanks to you and Casey Bubbles had a LIFE! Thankful for you two!

@The_Joy_Finder 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for being a safe place where tortoises can go. 💛

@pomp5154 14 күн бұрын

At least Bubbles passed away knowing you cared

@lorrainemunoa791 12 күн бұрын

So sorry about the loss of Bubbles. So glad you gave her the experience of sunshine and delicious food. It sounds like she went in peace, finally happy.

@danadyd59 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for giving Bubbles a chance. You made her last months happy. My condolences.

@TigerMa75 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing Bubbles story with us and for making her latter life - the most beautiful life she lived.

@jeanninelockridge5235 14 күн бұрын

So sorry to hear about Bubbles. You should be proud of the life you gave her. In the end she was loved. Thank you❤

@sjr5985 14 күн бұрын

So glad she lived her last days with you ❤ RIP Bubbles 🫧

@spookycute81 14 күн бұрын

Awww! I was so hoping Bubbles could recover the years of neglect and live a happier life with you guys despite the odds. I'm so sorry for your loss :(

@karenvaughan6423 14 күн бұрын

You really gave her everything that you could and I felt absolutely privileged this weekend to be able to meet you and have you share your knowledge with us. I genuinely meant it when I said thank you for even trying to help Bubbles and although the end result was not what anyone would want, her quality of life for the last few months must have been such a breath of fresh air for her this in itself is a small blessing: this tortoise passed while being loved (yes, I cried when you needed a moment on this video, your care for this animal and empathy came straight across). Again, thank you for trying.

@sarahf.7750 13 күн бұрын

I'm glad Bubbles experienced proper care and love in her final months. I'll continue to inform others about the commitment of care needed for any turtle to thrive. Thank you for educating the world

@robinheater1817 14 күн бұрын

I’m crying so hard right now. Thank you and your family for giving her the best life. This breaks my heart. ❤

@janet8496 14 күн бұрын

😢 sweet little Bubbles 🐢 she was fortunate to have some days in the sun ☀️ Wishing you and your family more happy days in the 🌞

@gibbnasta 14 күн бұрын

My condolences for your loss. You guys gave Bubbles the chance to have the beautiful and perfect end a turtle should have.

@joanfregapane8683 14 күн бұрын

I’d been thinking about Bubbles nearly every day. So sorry she didn’t make it, but she had such a fine life with GST & that’s some comfort.

@spingirl4855 14 күн бұрын

Awww RIP bubbles- glad you got to enjoy your last days peacefully!

@lindasherman3883 14 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles, at least Bubbles was able to experience life outside a box in her final months

@susanspeight148 14 күн бұрын

I am so incredibly sorry, but you all gave her every chance!!! ❤️

@cara9648 14 күн бұрын

Bubbles got to have the best last few months thanks to you guys!

@paulglassman4648 14 күн бұрын

Sorry about bubbles. Thank you for letting me see Tino and Leo again.

@deetanner7153 14 күн бұрын

🌈 happy days ahead Bubbles as you go over the 🌈 bridge to a place of peace and tranquillity...💗🌈💗

@saraanderson6615 14 күн бұрын

Glad that Bubbles got to have some happy healthy days with you the last couple of months. RIP Bubbles🐢🕊️

@ShadowBunnyification 14 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles, I'm glad she got to enjoy life for the last months of her life. Thank you GST for giving her comfort at the end of her life. Welcome to Jojo, you've landed in the cream!

@BrooklynHudson 13 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry Chris and family. R.I.P. Bubbles. I'm so happy she came to you for the last months of her life and got to experience life as a tortoise should

@LadySythe 14 күн бұрын

She had the best life before crossing the rainbow bridge...because of you guys.

@keigilmore1569 14 күн бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Rest Peacefully.

@bonnielbailey 12 күн бұрын

I’m so glad Bubbles had you taking care of her. She had the best for her last days. It’s wonderful she had the love she deserved. Bless her. ❤

@masanobumaou 14 күн бұрын

R.I.P. Bubbles, I'm glad she could enjoy the end of her life at least QAQ I have no doubt Jojo will have an amaznig life at your place.

@burf90 14 күн бұрын

I was tearing up with you when you broke the news about Bubbles. I was really pulling for her. She deserved so much more than she got, but at least you gave her a happy, healthy, and beautiful place to live out her final days. RIP little girl. 💔😢🐢💐

@FSRain 14 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles... am saddened by the news but I would like to think that during her last phase of her life in Garden State Tortoise family, I am sure she's contented and moved on without regrets.

@katlady567 13 күн бұрын

Oh no…I’m so very sorry that Bubbles has passed. 😢 You gave her a chance and filled her life with fresh air, sunshine and the joy of just being alive. You enabled her to pass with happiness in her heart, having known what it’s like to be so loved and in the warmth of the sun and with soft grass beneath her. Be at peace sweet Bubbles as you graze in Heaven. ❤

@diane7546 14 күн бұрын

I am totally heartbroken to hear about Bubbles passing. Thank you for giving the last few months of her life the care and love that she so deserved. She never had a chance because of her previous owners neglect and stupidity. Goodbye Bubbles. You will be missed and not forgotten. 😭 ❤️❤️💔

@karenthomas2302 14 күн бұрын

So sorry y’all, she was an adorable little girl, and she’s a reminder not all humans should have animals, and pray they don’t have children if they treat animals this way. RIP Bubbles. Tfs ❤😊

@katharper655 14 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@Roshman42 13 күн бұрын

I wasn't expecting to cry over a tortoise today, but here I am

@AngusHenry09 12 күн бұрын

Cried when you first showed her and now that she's gone, crying again. Your getting choked up shows how much you truly care. 🐢🐢🐢

@keldaMouse 13 күн бұрын

rest well sweet Bubbles, you are living the best afterlife in the Sun. Thank you to GST for giving her heaven on earth while she graced us with her loveliness.

@chrisc.czarnopys7618 12 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles. Thank you for giving her the best few months of her life!❤❤❤😢

@johndavidwolf4239 7 сағат бұрын

I'm so glad that Bubbles had a chance to live as a tortoise should. I too was hoping that she would make it in spite of her history. I appreciate the two of you for giving her the best life she could possibly have after her life in a box! I'm especially glad she had a lovely warm and sunny last day!

@alexandreortega3396 14 күн бұрын

R.I.P dear Bubbles. If you find our little Jorge at celestial turtle garden, say him a hello, please!

@UnshelteredNC 14 күн бұрын

RIP Bubbles- thank you for taking her in, caring for her, and giving her some amazing last days. You had me crying over here early in the morning. We take in Sulcatas as well- thank you for the PSA on them. The more people know about Sulcatas, the more they can make educated decisions on if they have the proper set up and space for them.

@hi_tech_reptiles 12 күн бұрын

Leopard Tortoises are so incredibly varied in the way they look I swear. Sorry for your guys loss, its never easy to lose an animal. That said, JoJo seems like a great addition to the crew at least.

@davehouston1026 14 күн бұрын

For Bubbles, Well done you all.

@sarahmoorcroft8826 12 күн бұрын

Never apologise for showing how much you care for these animals. She may have had a rough life but she really hit the jackpot, getting to spend her last few months at GST ❤

@douglasweeks 14 күн бұрын

Rest in peace bubbles 😢👏🏽

@alliseuss1555 12 күн бұрын

I'm so glad Bubbles got to experience some beautiful sunshine and natural behaviors before she passed. Thank you for giving her a chance! 💔🐢

@markw6609 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for caring for Bubbles!

@kimberlyhendricks1229 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for all you guys do for these animals. Your love and compassion is shown in everything you do. ❤❤

@KraftyAwareness 14 күн бұрын

It's sad Bubbles passed away, but I"m happy she passed away under the sun and with people who truly love and care for reptiles. Thank you for giving her the best few last months of her life living as a true tortoise.

@sonjasisco8064 12 күн бұрын

Your love for bubbles is so touching. You gave her the best ending of her life. I rescued a 45 year old box turtle a few years ago who had never seen another turtle. She now has a mate & had her first baby, which I kept. Your channel has taught me so much about turtles. I have turtles & 3 tortoises. All have their own personalities.

@jens1856 13 күн бұрын

Aww poor Bubbles, Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️ You did your best for her. Least she went peacefully in sun shady day. JoJo is beautiful!! They took wonderful care of her. Now she's with you all. 💜💜 Great video content 👏👏👍👍🙏🙏

@user-eh2se4yf6q 12 күн бұрын

So so sorry to hear about Bubbles. Totally loved to hear about her progress. Thank you for giving her a few months of happiness and proper care. Will miss her. 😢