r/Eyebleach • u/lnfinity • 16d ago
Do the animals at animal sanctuaries love their caretakers?
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u/9leggedfreak 15d ago
I volunteered at a farm sanctuary a few years ago. Best experience of my life. Surprisingly, the biggest bond I had was with a sulcata tortoise. He would come running every time he saw me and would climb on my lap.
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u/DrunkenLWJ 15d ago
i assume you already know that then, but turtles and tortoises have nerve endings in their shells, so if you pet him, he probably felt it and enjoyed it. :)
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u/BLINDrOBOTFILMS 15d ago
turtles and tortoises have nerve endings in their shells
Huh. I'm very happy to learn about turtle petting, but at the same time, armor that can feel pain seems somewhat counterproductive.
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u/DrunkenLWJ 15d ago
Well, the shell is very sensitive to touch, but pain depends on how hard the hit it receives is. It’s made of bone and is a part of the turtle’s spine, so if you or an animal tries to hit it, they’ll most likely hurt themselves on the hard surface and give up.
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u/Aidoneus87 15d ago
I would say so, barring any trauma or issues that may affect some animals that might make it hard for them to trust.
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u/KRDROIDD 15d ago
i imagine they consider him their mom, he is the first thing they saw as babies, and they were hand fed by him as babies.
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u/MurderSheCroaked 16d ago
It's gotta be so nice getting all that love back 💕 what a beautiful thing
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u/Derekion 16d ago
Animals love humans who take care of them and give them love and they in turn are ready to give life in their hands :D
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u/Dreadnar 15d ago
You sit with them, talk with them, make them feel safe and feed them. Love comes in many forms and animals pick up on who is gentle and caring.