Tortoise Lives In Harlem And Hangs Out In Central Park | The Dodo City Pets

[@jennifer9084]

I love how devoted she is to her tortoise. He is living the good life thanks to her. ❤❤👏

[@amitj5916]

Jennifer A I had a female Singapore tortoise and you are compelled to be dedicated because they are so helpless without you. They cannot do anything and she is right they get real messy.

[@night41a71]

not supposed to walk on hard floors? damages their feet from what I've read.... they need softer ground like grass although I'm not an expert....

[@springrollwang4441]

Soon, she'll be able to deadlift 400 pounds.

[@AmrothPalantir]

night4μ1a you sound more pro then the owner... selfish ego thinking female.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dangerous2099]

SavageHobbit Looks like he's got pyramiding on his front legs due to being on a hard floor all the time and not being able to dig his feet into earth.... selfish humans (annoying New York hipsters).

[@jfncho]

"Henry! and you." hahahahhaa

[@youmakemelaugh1797]

JFn Cho lmao 🤗🤗

[@great_jayyt6454]

JFn Cho right when I looked at the comment she said that lol

[@mranonymous6227]

He's quite a hansom chap.

[@f8ofk8]

This lady is hilarious. And Henry, long may you graze!

[@Qichiquiche]

F8oK8 I love her humor!

[@heru-deshet359]

He will outlive his mommy.

[@neft9413]

Cool dog you got there

[@---ck2vv]

Neft Yeah, it’s cute!

[@Lara-rm3gs]

Nah bruv, it’s obviously a tiger.

[@emjaymajor5299]

its a breed of an elephant guys

[@Fluminox-]

It's a rock you morons. Geez, I'm the only sane person here

[@IoaneAumanu]

Lol omg

[@PancakemonsterFO4]

Tortoises truly are pets for a lifetime (and beyond)

[@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet]

Eating the grass in the park that has been.sprayed with weed killer will shorten his life

[@PancakemonsterFO4]

@@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet pretty sure Tutles can taste the difference between treated and untreated grass, too bitter to consume

[@KevinSmith-fw5tb]

@@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet Weed Killer? Looks like the weed in that park are thriving! And if it does shorten his life he may live to be 100 and not 150! 🤣🤣🤣

[@zackhample]

Great video! Nice to see so much of Henry . . . and "you" too, Amanda.

[@maddoxmelton3289]

Hey zach didn't think to see u here

[@TashiRogo]

That has to be the healthiest looking and cleanest tortoise I have ever seen. Nice job 'mom'.

[@denpo]

This poor tortoise is pyramiding, definitely not healthy.

[@reign6of6e6terror]

No, look his shield ,thats turtle isn t healthy

[@turtleanton6539]

denpo really,?😢😢

[@EmilyRhinier]

Fredde Kung yep, tortoises are mainly desert reptiles and they need sunshine like all day long. She isnt feeding him a proper diet either. Keeping him in a tiny new york apartment is definitely NOT good for him and he will get sick if he isnt already. He needs to be in a proper sanctuary or habitat, not in a dark apartment. Also, as he grows he will get more aggressive since she is depriving him of his natural instincts and females to mate with. Wild and exotic animals do not belong as pets.

[@Giselle-jn4gd]

A little pyramiding is bound to happen in all captives, this tortoise actually looks very well cared for. Unlike severe pyramiding cases, this cutie has maintained a nice dome shape, which can be difficult to achieve if previous caretakers didn't do a good job in early life

[@SnoopCatts]

this lady is a natural comedian. She's just naturally funny... I love when she said the sweater she got for him became a crop top LOL that was awesome she's super funny!

[@normandoncaster3519]

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[@garysmith8096]

Beautiful animal he's getting on in age love you Henry

[@Demiurge13]

Hardly, she said they live to be 100 lol

[@garysmith8096]

Demiurge13 They do I no of one that was 110 year old

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

Not even close.

[@DACHRONIKDISTRIBUTER]

Try 200 at least

[@tmystery9505]

He's not even close to getting on in age. He will live longer than her 😅

[@disneyme7110]

Unusual pet for sure, but hey, there's someone for everyone out there. I grew up in Argentina and we had a neighbor that had a giant tortoise that was like 90 at that time back in the seventies, I would run everytime I saw it, it was monstrous, the other kids would ride on its back all the time. He would disappear for months and then all of a sudden, there he was again frraking me out 😂🤣 LOL

[@---ck2vv]

Yami Ruiz Lol :3

[@cassiereno114]

Awesome! I'd have loved a neighbor like that growing up. Used to be my family was the one with the pet reptile that everyone loved to see (two pythons, Max and Monty), I'm glad reptiles are becoming more popular.

[@cynthiaisako]

❤️❤️❤️

[@franciscodavivivaszordan982]

Yami Ruiz ,, K F

[@oldlyswansea]

reminds me of the giant tortoise I rescued from a pet farm and the RSPA didn't have a clue what to do with her so I told them I had a little tortoise and I knew how to handle them, so they gave her to me, but we had to put her into a wheelbarrow just to get her into the door and when winter came round she dug her self into a proper pit lol

[@Steveachester]

Henry is so awesome as are all tortoises.

[@abbydouglas5875]

yeah! :3

[@JG-on2wx]

Tortoises are awesome! I have one too, his name is E.T. and I got him about 4 years ago, he's now 5 years old. He always plays and walks around in our garden and I love him more than anything else in this world! :)

[@seriousorganizer]

love the name

[@mooniekyles8926]

I have a red ear slider turtle she’s been with me since I was 10 I’m 24 now and every time I take her to the park we get this kind of reaction too 😅cause most people have cats or dogs.

[@rantallaboutit]

His owner has this very subtle humor but it's golden. "He's 18, he's legal" "he doesn't help with the rent."

[@invalidusername2907]

I have a small Russian tortoise named Sherman. He isn’t going to be ANYWHERE as big as Henry, nor will he live as long (50 years instead of Henry’s 100) but he is still a HUGE commitment. I would advise anyone who wants a tortoise (or any pet for that matter) to carefully do your research before you adopt! Tortoises can be so much fun, but they need a responsible and knowledgeable owner to take care of them. Good luck to anyone embarking on this journey of ownership! p.s. Sherman says hi to Henry p.p.s. 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@invalidusername2907]

mssheltn1 the hardest thing is probably cage cleaning. You should spot clean at least every week, and do a deep clean (remove and replace all bedding, clean cage props, etc). Other than that, Russian tortoises are not very difficult to take care of (besides specialized lighting)! Good luck with your research!!

[@seriousorganizer]

I would re-check that. I think they could live until 100+++ too

[@invalidusername2907]

Serious Organizer yeah, I just double checked and you are right, 100 years is around the max.

[@seriousorganizer]

@@invalidusername2907 ;) I have a Greek Tortoise & they often compare to similar.....If It was 50 years I wouldn't have been so worried about where my tortoise goes next! ;) I wrote on a paper Kamp Kenan or Blakes Ranch ;)

[@adinabudacov9669]

Citizen tortoise hanging around Central Park, lovely guy, may he have a long happy life together with his mom...also a newyorker fashionist type ;)

[@rodgeers7347]

OMG imagine a lady stopping her stroller to pull out a whole ass tortoise

[@dannynicastro3207]

I LOVE THIS. WHAT A KIND, RESPONSIBLE CARING PET PARENT U R!!!!! AND HENRY IS SO WELL TAKEN OFF, OBVIOUSLY,AND TRULY ENJOYS HIMSELF. THIS IS SUCH A GREAT STORY...I HAVE A HENRY OF MY OWN, CEPT HE IS A TWO LEGGED MAMMAL I LIKE TO CALL HUBBY...YOU ARE TRULY A GOOD PERSON N I WISH U MANY MANY MORE HAPPY HEALTHY FUN YEARS WITH HENRY, YOUR BABY.

[@seratonin7004]

Such a beautiful story, and an uplifting approach to both Henry and life 💜

[@josieegold6758]

Aww Henry!! He's just too adorable ... Eating in the shower how cute!💚 🐢

[@dust133]

"He's legal." Lmao...

[@Kato4991]

😏

[@elmolaunonen6801]

"The notortoise big" 😂

[@OriginalAcefanatic]

What a great story! That’s a lucky tortoise! Living the life!

[@trixiepettman-south8500]

HOW DELIGHTFUL, EVERY ANIMAL DESERVES TO BE LOVED. GOD BLESS YOU LOVELY LADY.

[@WarHasNoRules]

I love this lady like I love her sulcata. Any person that takes such good care of their tortoise or any exotic animal for that matter is an angel 💙

[@felineluvr8408]

She takes such good care of Henry. Great video, I enjoyed it.

[@lamaxe749]

No she does not. New york is not a good place for a tortoise. It shows he is not getting enough uvb light from the pyramiding

[@suzzanimalchannel1030]

His little crop top💕💕

[@ghsbharathiyarnagar8326]

Wow he's just like a beautiful little baby. Love you soo much

[@save_the_bees]

Omg! I love how spoiled Henry is! He’s so cute!!

[@TheIno22]

the owner loves that attention

[@HollywoodTv2013]

"It's not your typical dog or cat" -- Well said, it's a tortoise.

[@tanyamecham7140]

What a lucky turtle to have such a very good, special young lady taking care of Henry! He's beautiful and everyone loves him too!

[@michellegiavedoni2964]

Great video We have 6 Sulcatas and we take our adults out too all summer and do the same as you educate the people we r in Canada so we bring them in for the winter he looks great good job from Dave and Michelle

[@grytlappar]

4:21 His shell is a work of art. And the legs! 4:25 Just the front ones it seems. But I guess they have to be more rugged/stronger because they use them more when they walk to push off with? The inside of the shell too (4:29) is really beautiful. And the little chicken body! 🐢😍😅 ETA: Best use of a tube ever. Henry has some nice swag. That floating palm tree is where it's at. ETA 2: It takes a lot for New Yorkers to stop and stare, short of someone walking down the street naked. But unusual animals tend to do it-once I saw someone walk her (not so mini) pet pig in a park. I was mesmerized. ETA 3: Aaand now I kind of want a pet tortoise! A smaller one though; an 8-incher or so. I wonder what my cats would make of it. I think my big boy Fjodor, who is very active, curious to a default and gets easily bored, would think it's the best thing ever! 😉

[@beautifulisskindeep4535]

The tortoise is so cute 😍❤ Love the series 👏💖

[@kawythowy867]

Wow. 100 years old! Man oh man. You are not kidding when you say a commitment. Good for you. I think that’s awesome you care about him that much. And you are a pretty,interesting young lady.

[@sassycat6487]

If she ever decides to have a child she will have to get a double stroller to take out her kids haha

[@Kim.Garian]

Wow! A real life Ninja Turtle! 😜

[@mhm9953]

xXGhoulishNinjaTurtleXx it’s not a turtle dumbass

[@---ck2vv]

Fortnite Community Clips Umm, why do you have to be so rude? Apparently people like you don’t know how to talk nicely. It’s just a comment, not the end of the world, chill out, freak.

[@abused_salad9337]

Sweet Fun He’s just trying to act smart and tough over the Internet, like all 12 year olds.

[@wendypeeters3675]

Carlos Santos Roque yeah i like too know that too

[@wendypeeters3675]

Carlos Santos Roque tortoises are land animals, turtles live in or near the water

[@diesel3654]

you go Henry.....great life......thanks for loving him....

[@Reason1717]

I too have befriended a Sulcata Tortoise. Love the way you love Henry :) Thanks for sharing.

[@madeliened.1336]

I have a tortoise who I love sooooo much and you are living me and Penny’s dream! Penny is my tortoise 🐢

[@arthurjuarez7210]

Henry seems happy and healthy hope owner has a U/V lamp for him to sit under in the apartment ☀️

[@suzannahchirgwin-wade8751]

It’s so nice too see it’s not just well know pets that get spoilt so wonderful too see , and thank you so much to see a tortoise being a housetrained pets. It’s amazing

[@thobbs4526]

How cool! I raised a California desert tortoise from a hatchling to 8 years old. When I left my state I had to leave him behind, he wouldn’t have liked or survived where I am now. I miss him, but he’s in capable hands, a nice home, and has a girlfriend. What a joy to see Henry! ❤️

[@sarahhomrighausen7349]

I grew up in NYC in the Village and have lived here for 45 years except for a few years at college and graduate school and going abroad to 99 countries now...but I knew a pet GOAT in Greenwich Village in the 1980s 90s. I think I last saw this neighbour walking his GOAT in Washington Square Park in 1998 or 1999!

[@geegarcia7858]

Such a cool girl. She genuinely loves that little slow poke. Awesome.

[@angelguerrero8394]

At 1:50 he is like women have you lost your mind cuz ill help you find it 😂😂😂😂

[@matthewcarlson9443]

I love my sulcata tortoises as well. There's almost something mystical about them how they can make anyone who sees them smile.

[@jessicalarson1746]

I think ur awsom. Henery is amazing

[@Cookie-zz2mg]

They are both awesome, her for caring and sharing, and he with his charming personality

[@davidlape4943]

Henry is simply adorable.🐢❤️

[@tarahaugo6522]

Awesome the happiest tortoise in world and all because of you!

[@kritikitti3868]

Oh Henry! You are such a fantastic, handsome fella. Such a wingman to boot. Would love to have a 'tortie' but my cat might object. Henry is just a PICNIC😻

[@CHOSENBYEGOD]

Henry is Awesome💚 🐢💚🐢

[@iAmiSaid]

His mom has the best sense of humor! She's adorablely witty. Cheers to them!

[@kingkoop408]

Next to tiptoe he is the healthiest I have ever seen. Great job.,,y🐢👍

[@bigboom787]

I have a almost 6 year old turtle. He is about the size of Henry’s foot.

[@bigboom787]

Baileypup 2001 Im still trying to figure out what type of turtle mine is.

[@bigboom787]

Baileypup 2001 My turtle is my first too! And I’m not the best owner either... 😅

[@insectsinatrenchcoat]

He's sooo cute and he even has his own stroller!!!

[@chaosrex1487]

His shell could be smoother for sure but he lives in New York, so he can't get the sunlight he needs 24/7. That's not to disparage the tortoise or his owner. He's an African Sulcata, so the environment is very different. Haha. Best places in the US to own a Sulcata is either Florida, Georgia, or the American Southwest. Other Deep South places like Alabama would work well. Long as it's hot and humid, they'll be happy and you'll see that in the quality of their shell. The bumpiness and ridges Henry has are marks of insufficient humidity and heat. New York is definitely not the ideal place for a Sulcata Edit because this has blown up: I want to repeat that I respect this woman and I did not comment this to disparage or encourage disparagement of her caretaking. Considering the circumstances he's definitely a healthy tortoise from my semi-educated observation(Son of a herpetologist and grew up helping take care of the animals in my father's collection, feeding, bathing, cage-cleaning, handling, etc) it's just a matter of geography that isn't even her fault. One could argue that she shouldn't have a tortoise in the first place because of that and while it's not the most ideal of conditions he certainly doesn't seem to be suffering.

[@laurafeher9694]

Rip T thank u 4 educating me

[@technocheese1102]

You are correct. This is definitely no way to care for a Sulcata that needs to be living outside full time with a heated(and humid) shed.

[@lumiesgotcha]

wow, i didn't know that. thanks for the info.

[@---ck2vv]

Rip, Thank you for the info, us commenters are thankful for your information.

[@technocheese1102]

Actually, the pyramiding(bumps and marks) are not at all caused by lack of uvb. They are solely and entirely caused by lack of humidity.

[@tt-ln4mc]

"Henry is 18 now, he's legal" Uhhh. what is she doing with that tortoise???

[@darf3475]

*_I dont like where this is going..._*

[@rachitbathula546]

Lord forgive me for what I'm bout to do

[@Frequent778]

shitty joke

[@scotty1004]

Sucking his boomstick

[@seriousorganizer]

uhhh it's called a freaking funny joke

[@tonijohnson8286]

Love Henry, the young lady and the apartment!

[@cassiereno114]

"They don't know me and they don't know my name" yup, that's me with my lizards.

[@ziljin]

That tortoise is amazing!

[@zardozmania]

There's something magical about turtles and tortoises, the bigger they get, the more they seem like these ancient wise dinosaur beings, i love it.

[@pe3497]

Long time no see, MichaelAngelo. How's your siblings doing? 🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@windy8872]

Jake Boyle thats a turtle not a tortoise is totally different turtles can swim tortoise cannot

[@WarHasNoRules]

windycitycrew21 actually tortoises qualify as turtles too, but not all turtles are tortoises. But is is important you made that dilineation. Tortoises are land walkers.

[@danielengel4593]

Tortoises calms down their surrounding area only with their appearance, they are the most powerful super heroes ever.

[@allthingsdelightful8565]

He is so cute in that stroller looking through it lol.

[@FaithMidnight]

If I'm ever in NYC I want to give Henry a hug.

[@shawnschillerstrom337]

Lovin Henry and his awesome mama!

[@hillarymack3207]

Really enjoyed that. Henry is magnificent. Thank you for sharing. 🐢

[@arindamdutta5520]

Salute you mam for taking a great care of this animals.cute henry.

[@slumlordracing8054]

Adopting a tortoise is the best. My little one is my life.

[@stendaalcartography3436]

I got my tortoise after watching this video. Now I got a 10 month old sulcata tort xD

[@ludwigsmalis1206]

Congratulations dude (:

[@flowers4elephants37]

Lol a sulcata is not for the faint of heart and she is amazing! He looks so happy and very healthy. No pyramiding and the edges of his shell are at a safe angle. Def. Goals for the baby we have at home. ❤😍

[@ForestEnerva-n7t]

No pyramiding???

[@INFJnaturally]

A floating snack island while he has his daily bath. He's one pampered pet. It's always nice to see the beauty and value of a sweet relationship between two different species. They are BOTH lovely beings. 🌿💛🌿 Yayyyyy!

[@debshep8141]

Henry looks great! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@TheJohnsonSisters]

Awww he’s soo big and cute

[@mac_9797]

This is ADORABLE he is so spoiled and I love it

[@santaclause7848]

They Petted the his Shell 🤣😂🤣😂 Im dieing!

[@21whichiswhich]

Wow! You basically grew up together. I admire your dedication to Henry.

[@jamilahadade4412]

He’s adorable I love ❤️ him. That’s nice that you take good care of him. God bless you and Henry 👍🐢🙏❤️🤗😘🥰😍🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@BigNel1]

You should check out Beavis the same tortus ....6 times his size....he gets walked around kissena park lake with his owners....wow...to see the same type in a different borough is amazing....

[@denisemontgomery5600]

WHY WOULD ANYONE DISLIKE THIS VIDEO??? HEARTLESS HUMANS..... YOU GO GIRL...YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

[@patatakis73-38]

It's so sad that she is taking care of a poor tortoise and she is not giving him the care he needs you can see his pyramiding and I want to punch her on the face qhen i see she has him on an apartment without any light at all

[@randomdiscovery221]

I went to New York but never got to see him in Central Park

[@seriousorganizer]

awww maybe it was cold season

[@dannynicastro3207]

Tortoises and turtles rock!!!

[@brendadogfriend5250]

What a great story!!! Henry is well taken. care of & spoiled!!! & there's nothing wrong w/that😁😁😁

[@thisispi1491]

I love his bathroom activities haha

[@CatonaWall175]

That was really lovely.Thank you.Merry Christmas.

[@svampebob007]

"THAT LADY" seems like such a keeper, in that little bit of interview she seems like a pretty funny woman, except for being a big city person in all other way she seems like a wonderful person :)

[@Peopleofthesun386]

I have seen Henry a couple of times. pretty cute pet

[@KittySYT]

The DoDo Originals, the DoDo Heroes, next what? The DoDo adoption? DoDo; filling our hearts with love, kindness and passion. 🤗❤️

[@cptmuska]

This made my butt pucker with happiness.

[@RobotGooseStudios]

What an adorable little baby!

[@Gizathecat2]

Sulcata make great pets. They’re like dogs in shells!

[@rozalynh]

I have a 5 year old Sulcata... Pabla.She would really love the dinosaur sweater if you want to hand it down.

[@yuetn.rappard6410]

Wow Henry is just gorgeous. Was he a rescue? Its good to be unusual and a tad different. Henry is well loved and spoiled💕🐢💚

[@hardfactsforever]

Cute woman , love her positive atitude

[@dragonweirdo875]

Henry is adorable! 😍❤️

[@deathpainful3350]

It's the local Crazy Turtle Lady! !! 🙆🐢