“Taco” the Tiny Gopher Tortoise Rescued by Bradenton Police Department

In a world where crime-fighting usually involves capes and cool gadgets, the Bradenton Police Department stumbled upon an unexpected hero on a typical Tuesday... A tiny gopher tortoise! Look out, Batman! Taco the Tortoise is here to save the day!

According to WTSP, the Bradenton police officers were minding their own business when they discovered a gopher tortoise seeking refuge at their Community Oriented Policing House. The little fellow was probably trying to enroll in their crime-fighting academy, thinking it was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle headquarters.

Now, this tortoise was no ordinary reptile. According to the police, Taco seemed a bit "shell-shocked". Understandable, really. Who wouldn't be if they found themselves amidst a bunch of humans in uniform?

In a daring slow-speed pursuit that probably involved a lot of "go, go, go" and dramatic turtle-chase music, two officers managed to apprehend Taco. No high-speed chases or dramatic showdowns just a couple of officers wrangling a tortoise, no biggie.

The officers decided that Taco deserved a name. And what better name for a tortoise than Taco? It's Tuesday, after all, and Taco Tuesday should be celebrated by tortoises too.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission insists on it. So, remember, if you spot a tortoise trying to cross a busy road, you can help it out but only if it's safe. Also only point them the same way they were going.

As for Taco, don't worry. He might have been "chewed a little," but he's in the capable hands of the FWC. Soon enough, he'll be back in tip-top shape, ready to resume his superhero training.

Who needs a Bat-Signal when you have a Tortoise-Shell Signal?

Real pets, fictional pets, we love them all.   Most humans tend to love animals.  There's a reason dogs are called man's best friend.

You can talk to your pet and they won't talk back.  They love you unconditionally and they show you.  They make the cutest little faces that melt your heart.

When we lose a pet, it's like losing a member of the family, well it is losing a member of the family.  They become your children, siblings to your kids, they're one of us.

When we came across this list of fictional pets, we had to share.  Ranker recently put a list together of some of the cutest fictional pets on the big screen and television over the last several decades, that you wish were your own.

There are far too many to share here, so you can see all of the adorably famous pups and pets here.  I went ahead and chose the top 15 based off of my discussion with my co worker Joe.

We were both surprisingly passionate about these on screen animals.  I got especially pulled in seeing Shadow from Homeward Bound:  The Incredible Journey.  My kids refuse to watch movies that aren't in HD, so I forget about some of my own childhood favorites.

Clearly from my list, you'll see I prefer dogs.  I did rank these in order of my personal favorites.  Tell us yours in the comments.

By the end of this list, you'll see this movie is a favorite of mine.  Chance was so loveable and playful and always getting into trouble.

Garfield's attitude was my favorite.  Not a care in the world.  Just give him some lasagna.

Sweet and innocent just like little Timmy.  One of my all time favorites growing up.

Seriously?  What's not to love about Tigger!  So much energy.  All. The. Time.  Maybe we should change the term to "Big Tigger Energy"

St. Bernard's are enormous and I'm not sure how I would do with a dog this size in real life.  But, his cuddly face and antics are adorable.

My mom dressed up as Clifford for a book fair when I was in 4th grade.  I always remember that and think that's why he stands out.

Another family reference here.  My brother's all time fave.  Abu is loyal and a true sidekick.

His love for Elroy and George is unmatched.  The way he said "I ruv roo, Reorge."  Aww so cute!

The excitement Dino has greeting Fred is very similar to my dog after going 30 minutes without seeing me.

It's like he's so ugly he's cute, if that makes sense.  But, it would be fun to have a little Gizmo running around.  Not so sure the dog would enjoy it.

Pascal always keeps us laughing.  Good to have around.

I mean what is better than a pet that flies and breathes fire?

Lovable old Comet.  One of my favorite shows growing up.  He was always there to listen, even though he couldn't talk back.  More people should take a page out of Comet's book.

Oh my gosh, Gus Gus!  His little face.  I love him more than Cinderella.

Old and wise.  Man's best friend.  I absolutely love Shadow.