The Adoption
Mike is a very gentle big guy, and you can see the love he demonstrates in every interaction with hope. It is no surprise then that he was chosen to be Hope’s owner. Mike adopted Hope from a friend at a pet store, who felt like the turtle needed a caring home, as opposed to being sold for profit. Mike was selected as his friend believed that he had the heart, the experience, and the passion to adequately care for Hope.
Mike And Hope
She Loves Her Food
Mike has stated that one of Hope’s favorite past times is eating, and she gets super excited about it. Since she is so frail, and he does not want to cause her any harm, he feeds her with tongs. According to Mike, Hope can tell when it is time for dinner, as she runs to a specific corner in her aquarium where she knows she usually gets food. Once there, she perks up and waits for him to hand her a tasty snack.
Hope Perking Up
