Miley Cyrus Just Adopted a 20-Year-Old Tortoise Named Teru

Miley Cyrus, a woman whose love for animals is as legendary as her vocal range, recently expanded her already impressive menagerie. Her latest addition? A 20-year-old male Sulcata tortoise named Teru. Because apparently, even pop stars need a low-maintenance, long-lived companion.

Wags & Walks, an animal rescue group, made history by finding a home for their first ever tortoise back in May 2026. Teru, a distinguished gentleman of two decades, needed a new pad, and the rescue knew just who to call.

Turns out, Miley was already in the market for a tortoise. The stars, as Wags & Walks put it on Instagram, "aligned." And just like that, Teru officially moved into his forever home with the pop icon. One can only imagine the housewarming party.

This all happened during a particularly hectic period for Wags & Walks, who had just taken in 29 dogs needing help. They gave a shout-out to all their supporters, reminding everyone that choosing adoption is how second chances happen — for animals of all kinds.

Miley's mom, Tish Cyrus, confirmed what we all suspected: Teru is settling in just fine. "We absolutely love Teru!!!!" she gushed. Which, honestly, is the kind of enthusiastic family approval every tortoise deserves.

Naturally, fans immediately honed in on a delightful detail: Teru was born the same year Hannah Montana premiered. Let that satisfying number sink in. A tortoise older than Miley's most iconic alter ego. The irony is almost too perfect.

Beyond the sheer delight of a pop star adopting a senior tortoise, Miley's move is also shining a much-needed spotlight on animal rescue efforts. As one fan wisely observed, "Seeing Miley give Teru a forever home while also bringing attention to shelter overcrowding makes this even more special. Animals of every kind deserve love, safety, and a second chance." Indeed. Even the ones who move at their own, very deliberate pace.