Love springs a turtle

This pocket-sized model comes with a handy carrying case.

This pocket-sized model comes with a handy carrying case.

Dogs need too much walking. Cats make you sneeze. Fish die too quickly. Birds! All that singing. You’re looking for a pet you can relate to—something mellow, something quiet, something that lives for decades and comes with its own suit of armor. You need a turtle, my friend, and the people of the Sacramento Turtle and Tortoise Club are here to help. More than 1,000 members strong, the club is gearing up for its signature event—the annual Turtlerama. From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, meet turtles and their owners. Learn how to care for a pet turtle, how to protect turtles’ natural habitats and how to adopt your own. Admission is free. Belle Coolidge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive. Call 421-1134 for more information.