"What a good boy, his paw trying to pet the turtle... priceless," one praised. "Turtle said 'I do not have a ball, friend!'" ...

It’s a love story like no other. It’s a camaraderie between a boy, his turtle, a girl and her dog who all promise to grow old together until their last breath, and probably longer.

Officially called the Burnside Fountain, the small bronze statue is known better to locals as Turtle Boy. The image has become an unofficial mascot for the city and graces T-shirts, mugs and ...