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Rust didn't ask for walks, didn't bark, and didn't require constant attention. He asked for a specific corner of the yard, safe from dogs, with sandy soil for digging, a few native prickly pear cacti, and a shaded burrow. Maya spent weeks designing the perfect habitat, ensuring the fencing was secure to keep him safe from predators and to keep him from wandering.

Watching Rust navigate the backyard, Maya found a new rhythm. He taught her the value of patience, moving at his own pace, and disappearing for days during hibernation (brumation) or the hottest parts of summer. buy desert tortoise

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