Ok, so about a week ago one of my 2 turtles (Lucy) somehow escaped to be free in the pond outside (i live in FL). I have tried to get her back, but have been unable to. Though this has greatly upset me, i am now concerned about Lucky, because she has been with Lucy since birth (5 years!). I think she may be feeling depressed or lonely.
My question is: what can I do to make her happier? should i get a new turt or two (i heard they view new turt's as competition for food and space = bad?)? If i got a new one/ones, would Lucky bully it/them (she is pretty big {6-7in} and a new one would be super tiny {1in})?
Please help me help my sad turtle...
-Beth