Savannah Antillon was one of the people who immediately knew she wanted to adopt one.

Of course, it wasnt that easy.

It was definitely love at first sight!

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This spring I adopted a Sonoran desert tortoise named Georgie, Savannah shared in an interview withBored Panda.

Shes 30 years old (the same age as me!

Before adoption, Georgie was surrendered to the state with six other female tortoises.

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

In her new habitat, I feed her mainly desert plants that grow natively here in Tucson.

Its a cool way for me to learn about and appreciate the landscape around me!

The tortoise loves to graze in peoples yards and collect her bundles.

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

Once someone even offered her prickly pear fruit, and it became her favorite snack from then on.

The bright magenta juice from the fruit got all over her face and it was stained red for days.

I call it her prickly pear lip gloss!

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

it’s possible for you to find the adorable video about ithere.

Besides adventurous walks around the neighborhood, the tortoise has also taught Savannah about patience and delayed gratification.

Shes teaching me to slow down and to find peace in the present, the woman said.

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

I love to share with others about what cool creatures they are!

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted

This Woman Has Become True Besties With A Sonoran Desert Tortoise She Recently Adopted