Tonka the tortoise was found in San Mateo County in California after it had been attacked by a dog that had bitten off one of her legs. Rescuers were afraid she would never be able to move normally until one of them had the idea to attach wheels from a Tonka truck to her. Now she really gets around!
Local resident John O'Dea, 35, has now adopted Tonka and said she loved nothing better than roaming in the vegetable patch and going for 'walks'.
Surfer John said: 'She is doing really well and loves roaming around the vegetable garden on her shiny new wheels.
'She has a particular fondness for tomatoes.
'I take her for 'walks' regularly around my neighbourhood, I think she likes the speed but I do get a few funny looks.
From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by ccmushroom.
The kids, many wheelchair users themselves, thought this was magic and spent the entire afternoon making a fuss of it - the owner was really good about it and stayed until it was time to go home.
They talked about it for years later.
And great story about the tortoise as well. Poor thing, but at least it was saved and can get around a little easier now :D
How do you gauge the emotional reaction of a turtle? Can you tell if it's miserably roaming the vegetable patch?