Bruh, that tortoise did not run away. He walked away

It's crazy to me that she stayed at the age of 10 after 56 years.

George is like, “I like having humans for pets, but it’s just so hard when they die”.

I got a box turtle when I was 5, I named him Peter. I'm 31 now, I've had him 26 years already

“he got the last laugh by outlasting them” BRUH THAT’S METAL

So basically she's the first pet George ever had

We were given one when he was 13 yrs old. Flash is still with us at the grand age of 79.

This is why people should never impulse buy animals. This is the best possible life an amazing creature like this deserves! I completely respect this wonderful lady for being so loyal!

"Son, ... this tortoise has been in my family for generations. My grandmother gave it to my mother, my mother gave it to me, and now .... im giving this tortoise to you."

Being 10 years old for 56 years? Ash ketchum would be proud

Queen Elizabeth was offered a pet tortoise once, she said she didn't want to see the day when she had to bury the poor little thing.....

George: (outlives 5 dogs) The 6th dog: “…..” George: “There are no accidents-“

Tortoise: "I will dance on all of your graves. Slowly."

"30 years later and George doesn’t look a day over prehistoric” That’s some straight up savagery right there

I would like to create a go fund me for the person who is responsible for the title. It's only fair the person is re-educated to understand how birthdays work

Her while she brings a date home: "i've never done this before" George: *Rolls Eyes*

Plot twist: 10 year old Tortoise keeps girl for 56 years.

Girl, turned woman, discovers the true meaning of "forever home" by making a home for her pet tortoise for 56 years. Real devotion and love! Well done!!

Queen of ENGLAND : Finally .... a worthy opponent, our battle will be Legendary !!!

The older you get the faster time seems to pass and the more you realise how precious each second is.

"i would say george is thriving" george: *angry old bone cracking noises*

"He's gone through 5 dogs." 😶 Quite an appetite!

Waay crazy! I found my box turtle when I was ten. It's now 52 years later and he still walks around my condo all day. God bless!!!!

George is such a little cutie. He’s very lucky to have such a lovely owner.

When george ran away that was his midlife crisis

Can you imagine being on your deathbed, and that Turtle, who's been with you your whole life is right there by your side.. Wow..

I lost mine after over 10 years of having her in my life ,she was a desert ornate I got from the pound she only had three legs ,she died during the earthquake in Trona California when we lived out there I miss her everyday 💔 ,I still have her as the screen saver on my computer.

I loved the "56 years and racing to the future". Sounded so cinematic and inspirational and nostalgic at the same time.

My Aunt Jewel got a parrot for her 10th birthday in 1936. His name is Marlowe. Aunt Jewel died last year at age 93... Marlowe now lives with her grandson and his family. He'll be 100 in 2021. EDIT: I called my cousin to ask some questions about Marlowe. Apparently, he died last week. He was a hyacinth macaw. Caught by my great uncle in Brasilia as a fledgling in 1935. He was three feet tall and weighed just under five pounds. So, I guess RIP🦜Marlowe.

Plot twist: The turtle they found wasn’t actually George.

met a lady that had owned her turtle for 53 years she was in her late 60's. ended up being one of the sweetest, honest, caring, woman I had ever met!

This woman is highly intelligent and dedicated. Almost impossible to protect and care for a little pet for that long.

That’s a pretty healthy shell for a 56 year old tortoise.

“George ran away” “George ran- *Ran*

I don't know who i love more George or his human. Having him for almost 60 years is astounding. I hope George is not too upset when his human passes. I am happy he has a loving home and plans for the future.

Now that is a woman who takes life long commitment seriously. Good for her

My pet rock will outlast you all. We have a rock-solid relationship.

Honestly that's what being a good pet owner is. Giving an animal as happy and as comfortable of a life you could as long as you could.

I really think this is the cutest thing I've ever seen. It would be so cool to have a animal companion for such a long time! I mean can you imagine all the memories? I have pets who moved on who I still get emotional over- and they only last like 13 years at most. 56 years? My stars. That's a long time of companionship.

The tortoise is like the Queen of England, seeing so many Prime Ministers in and out of the office

“He’d get the last laugh by out lasting them” raw af. George out here straight killin

"I was dressed as a bee, and so was George!" she's so adorable!

What a great story! Tortoises are amazing . I got my South American Redfoot in 1968 when I was in high school. Her name was Studebaker. She was already an adult so I don't know how old she was. I had her over 35 years. She was paper trained and hand fed. She had free run of my kitchen. When I got older I took her to a local library during their summer reading program. I did that about 12 years. Our local newspaper even did a story about us (The Saginaw News, Saginaw MI)

He's been her friend for over 50 years, He's just started to come out of his shell (that's a good one)

My uncle’s pet tortoise is over 65 years old, he’s had him since he was 8

So he planned his escape for 26 years and then they found him,guess he's fine tuning his next escape as we speak.

Thank You So Much for Your Caring & Patience with this Tortoise! 🕯🕊🌷🌍♥️

A beautiful and inspiring story of friendship, family, and enduring love.

This turtle has lived the life! He's even been to College!

“George Ran Away” He’s literally just chilling in a bush..

Such a beautiful story. So many lessons. Thank your for keeping that tortoise for us all!!

That is real love and loyalty for your precious pet

George is more loyal than 99% of humans🤷🏼‍♂️ Edit: some of yall are taking this comment way too serious.

I wish all pet owners would be like this lovely woman.

Great story and it's lovely to see they stayed together for so long. Here's to many more years of happiness together.

This is so adorable to see their bond for that long and he wasn't passed along.

George is probably older than majority of people in the comment section.

"This was Halloween. I was dressed as a bee *and so was george*!" Ohhhh my god I can't even. That's so sweet.

Kids: "We've fond him, yeee!" Father: "Youre home little fella!" George *Silently: "Bastards! Leave me be! Uarghhh. Aaaah." George *Silently: "FREEEEEEEEDOMMMMM"

What wonderful Souls Gina and her Family !!! Blessed Be for bieng Kind to Animals!!!🌿🐢🐕🎏

Wish this story wasn't so astoundingly unique. Everyone should be like this who owns a pet.

His gonna be a family heirloom for generations in her family.

Gina, your the friend everyone wished they had! Great job! Great heart! ❤️🏆❤️

This is a wonderful reminder that there are good people out there! 💕❤️🐢

As a turtle owner this warms my heart.

Hi I have had Terry for 64 years and Raph for 25 years. Both are gopher tortoises.

UKposts recommended me this and I cannot be more happy that it made my day 💕

I love this story , i always come back to rewatch it

Can't believe the girl was 10 for 56 years.

Oh boy, how I'd wish dogs and cats lasted even half of that lifespan

The best true life parable I can think of when teaching what is most important when adopting!

George has lived a good life. Keep living little guy.

“Where WAS he?!” ‘Ten, fifteen feet away?’

George: yep I remember I was 26 and almost made my getaway. Till a girl with pigtails....

Sweet story, this animal has brought so much joy to so many people. Just as excellent, this lady has made provisions for him to hopefully live a good life.

My grandpa told me he inherited a tortoise from his grandma when he was about 6 years old. His grandma got the tortoise when she was a teenager. Back in the 1930's things were a little different and tortoise had a small hole in the shell where they tied a long line so the tortoise could walk around and eat at the grass areas of the local church while my grandpa was in school. He had the tortoise until his early 20's and he believed it to be between 80 and 90 years old when it passed but that's an estimate as the tortoise was fully grown when his grandma got it

"George doesn't look a day over pre-historic." Lol, I wanna see that line used on a human.

Tortoise is gonna outlive that girl

Beautiful story, mad respect for that woman.

That's so sweet, I'm glad his loved. My child taught me "love" is the biggest force on earth

George ran away at 26 years old LMAO I LOVE HIM

Wish all animals given as "presents" to little children were loved and cared for during their entire natural life.

Holy moly! It’s so cute and I love how he moves so slowly!

What a great story!! Makes me smile 😃

Plot twist: George has been trying to escape secretly for the last 56 years

This makes me wanna cry hearing the lady say when she's not around anymore she's gonna pass George onto her children and her children's children ;-;...

Jeanna and George a couple made in heaven, bless them both!

This made my day! Pets are awesome so are their owners! very cool story !

"He got the last laugh" those dead doggs would be like : "son of b*tch still alive"

Lol I love how they even bring him to the beach. Old George shuffling down the beach, wind on his shell, water at his claws. What a great life.

Dude just respect for this woman. Such good care can do this stuff.

What a great story. Made my day! I love George. Thanks for the video :)

being dressed up as a bee was the last straw

I got my ex-gf a tortoise for Christmas 6 months before we broke up. She'll never forget me...lolol

I love seeing this dedication to an animal that will likely outlive you. So often people get birds, hermit crabs, etc and get tired of them... Know your commitment level when choosing a pet. I choose Chia. :)

In case you're wondering, many species of tortoise can easily live to be 100+ in ideal conditions

Now THAT'S a real owner. I only hope I do as well by my Russian's.

Her: I have been a 10 years old for 56 years. Ash Ketchum: Ah, relateable.

Omg thank god she takes such care of her turtle 😊😊 I pray every creature should be so lucky 🙏🙏

amidst all the terrible stories this was a most wonderful one....Gina is beautiful and so is George.