i guess the tortoise is not wearing the outfits 24/7 but for a couple of minutes to take a photo.. so all the arguments, that it doesn't get enough heat/too much heat etc. are invalid, imo.

I'm offended at people being offended at dressing up tortoises.

That tortoise has a better life than many humans! I'd trade lives right this second. And exploiting it? If that's the case, then every animal that has ever had its picture taken, for any reason, was also being 'exploited.' People are so dumb. They always have to find SOMETHING to hctib about!

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We had a tough, mean tom cat who adored my sister. She was a kindergartener at the time. She wrapped the cat in aluminum foil for space kitty, then toilet paper for mummy kitty. During the Christmas season he got a big red bow around his neck. He could have removed any of these things easily, instead he paraded my sister 's handiwork for all to see. He loved the Christmas bow and showed it off proudly to any visitor. He loved my sister and happily played along. As a strong tom cat he chose to participate. Don't judge the relationship between pets and their owners. My sister did not torture our cat. If only they knew how much our pets can love us

People are ridiculous to get upset seeing a turtle wearing an outfit for a photo. The turtle looks happy and healthy! People need to calm down and worry about more important things

Every damn thing is offensive these days

Is it being done specifically to cause fear or pain? Is the animal in physical danger or badly injured by the activity? No? Then it isn't abuse, and your "opinion" + $2.50 will get you a bag of chips. Stupid people gonna stupid. The clothes aren't preventing "thermoregulation" because reptiles are ectothermic; their body temperature is controlled by the heat or cold around them. The clothing isn't trapping a significant amount of heat, nor is it blocking UVA/UVB rays, and the tortoise won't cool down unless in the shade or given water etc. Because this is a reptile, not a mammal such as a dog, ya great numpties.

I feel bad for the people who are so up in arms over a couple and their tortoise doing their thing. These people must really lose it over actually problems. I can't imagine living like that....

I think the ppl forgot the meaning of cruelty,or they never really knew what it means. -_-

Damn that tortoise is living his best life. He looks happy and healthy.

It shows you can love many creature. Dote on them, spoil them. It’s healthy.

So they take in a pet and treat it like literal family as if it's their child and people are annoyed? So essentially they are annoyed that the tortoise is loved too much? Am I understanding this correctly? *Face palm*

It’s a tortoise, it doesn’t care that it has a shirt on. It doesn’t wear clothing 24/7 so all the heat and UVA/B arguments make no sense

My cat LOVES being in a sweater! and so did my dog! They aren't very close but I bet this tortoise is probably happy. Not like they're wearing them all day.

Bored panda used to be art and creativity but now it's "Look at all the was people are pissed off"

Oh come on everyone, this is a sweet couple that take wonderful care of their great pet and there's nothing at all wrong with anything they're doing.

This is spectacularly awesome. These people care so much for their tortoise!

I am a tortoise lover for over 25 years I have a tortoise haven and I know these couple that own Ethel love her and are very proud parents. I think its great shes family thats how I see it. I have my big Tango 33 years old and I love him dearly. Ethel by the way looks a very HappyHealthy Tortoise. Congratulation to the couple, you guys are doing an amazing job with Ethel.

Ethel is smiling in every photo! Ever since I learned that their beaky faces could smile, I look to see if theyre happy, and Ethel is greatly enjoying herself. Reptiles can feel the love !

That tortoise is loved and very well cared for. The outfits are cute and fun...and I would bet a lot that she is only dressed long enough to take a cut picture. If she is anything like my old tortoise she loves eating red hibiscus flowers.

Ah come on.😂 This tortoise has a better life than me lol

She's a lovely tortoise and seems pretty clearly to be living the Life of Riley. Just a question, is it correct that she weighs only 20lb? I've lifted turtles out of the road and they seem much heavier relative to size.

My favorite was the cucumber one where he’s monching

Are some people that shallow, narrow minded ones? Even if the animal was properly cared and healthy and you just freakingly put a dress on it for a couple of minutes they we're gone mad about it immediately? Is putting dress to animals for a couple of minutes hurts or induce any damage to their health? This people needs to chill out a bit.

Better than some c**p owners chaining animals to fences. As long as it's recieving love, and being treated properly, it should be fine.

Yeah, Gillian Whittle is about right.

To me the most offensive part is how really, really lame the post is.

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Clearly two people that care for their animals! Please let the world be rid of these limp-wristed lefties who just don't have a clue!