Most people stick to getting dogs and cats, but these students have some more out of the box or “abnormal pets.” 

“[Having a turtle is] very different than having my dogs, because you have to clean the tank which takes a whole afternoon itself. They aren’t fluffy, but can still run fast,” Linc Luke, senior turtle owner said. “She’s a quick lady but all in all I love her anyways.” 

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Linc Luke, senior, and his turtle Spaghetti (age one). Spaghetti was too shy to come out of her shell for the shot but will find the courage to scare the dogs in her house.