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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / November 2004Neptune left me tonight :o(
Hi Everyone, Just thought I would drop in before I head off to sleep ............... I sent Neptune to the Bridge tonight :o( Some of you may remember my posts back in September when I thought I might be losing him. He perked up for a good while but became so manky bless him, and he was balding and skinny. This last few days he has been making intermittent gasping sounds, usually only for 2-3 mins before he calmed down in our arms but tonight he was gasping for over 20 mins and I honestly thought he was going to die in my arms as he was convulsing too. I just couldn't make him wait any longer ............... The vet saw him and said it was definitely the right thing to do, considering all the meds that he has been on and no improvement. I have him here with me now before he goes to Willow Haven to Saturday. I just can't put their bodies away when they go, I have to cuddle him and kiss him. I let the other lads sniff him and they were all licking him, it breaks my heart. He is at peace now, I know that deep down. Night All xxx  SignatureTarn ............... Neptune, Pluto, Ulysses, Morpheus, Jerry,Smokie, Barney, Yoda & Yogi <:3_)~~~ At Rainbow Bridge: Buttons, Patch, Cookie, Fudge, Apollo, Zeus & Ben <:3_)~~~ http://community.webshots.com/user/tarn75 I am so very sorry, Tania. God bless Neptune. He's no longer suffering and his spirit is alive. If you want to talk about it, I'm all ears and you may email directly to me if you'd like. I've been through with other pets we've had with hamsters, cats and a dog. For the hamsters, if I no longer want to see them suffering like that gasping for breath, I put them down myself. One is very old and is not suffering yet. But pretty soon she will. Poor girl. You've gave Neptune a great home and love he ever had. God bless you for that. I am glad that we bought some rats. Because in about 20 rats a day will be gone just like that. Many people buy them for snake food. TJ Thanks so much for all your kind words every-one, this group is so great! Couldn't imagine not popping in to see you guys everyday! :o) I've taken Neps to Willow Haven tonight, he'll be back with me next week, we have a candle burning for him tonight. Have a good weekend all xx SignatureTarn ............... Pluto, Ulysses, Morpheus, Jerry,Smokie, Barney, Yoda & Yogi <:3_)~~~ At Rainbow Bridge: Buttons, Patch, Cookie, Fudge, Apollo, Zeus,Ben & Neptune <:3_)~~~ http://community.webshots.com/user/tarn75 >I am so very sorry, Tania. God bless Neptune. He's no longer suffering > and his spirit is alive. If you want to talk about it, I'm all ears and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > TJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > My day at the carnival > Our baby's album > Hi Everyone, > > Just thought I would drop in before I head off to sleep > ............... Hugs...I feel your loss and sorrow. SignatureNefarious Necroloigist 42nd Degree Some people ride, some just like to show off their butt jewelry once in a while. Dum vivimus, vivamus <:(3 )3~~ <:(3 )3~~ > Hi Everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Night All xxx You did absolutely the right thing. Neptune is totally at peace now. SignatureJoanne Mom to 11 rats http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 My condolences........... Sue >> Hi Everyone, >> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > You did absolutely the right thing. > Neptune is totally at peace now. Awww. It's always so bittersweet to do what is right for our little friends. There's always a tear and a smile. SignatureMark Tomlinson "I'm not a trouble maker; I am a catalyst for change." > Hi Everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Night All xxx > Hi Everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > <:3_)~~~ > http://community.webshots.com/user/tarn75 Sweet little Neptune is at peace now and he knew a happy life full of all the love and care a rattie could wish for. You helped him on his way when he needed it and is no longer suffering. I know how hard it is making that decision, you did a brave thing. Take care. My thoughts are with you. Tracey I'm sorry Tania, it is so hard to let them go. You know Neptune loved you and the memory of that will always be with you. > Hi Everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Night All xxx >Hi Everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Night All xxx So sorry for your loss, you made the right decision though. Just watching my two have a scrap and hoping that I'll never have to do the same thing that you have been brave enough to do. Be assured that you did the right thing, you cared, you shared and then you proved that you cared for Neptune. Nobody will blame you, he led a happy life and so did you. Sincere Condolences Howard Hugs and Cuddles to you. SignatureJackie, Badger, Teddy, Stuart, Berkley, Rebel, Ranger, Texas, Jorja, Squirrel, Alfie ,Reggie, Rufus and Ronald. http://community.webshots.com/user/mullins9 > Hi Everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Night All xxx I truly feel your pain. My Faith passed on last two weeks ago, and my Rizzo joined her a few hours ago. They were both very happy, and while Faith was a baby at 6 months and went to sleep healthy, never to wake up, Rizzo was three and had the same problems you listed. They are both beyond pain now, and on Halloween I welcomed Ratticia into my home. She joins Buffy (Faith's sister) and Schrodinger as three of the most spoiled rotten rats I've ever had the joy to know. DnA > Hi Everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Night All xxx > I truly feel your pain. My Faith passed on last two weeks ago, and my Rizzo > joined her a few hours ago. They were both very happy, and while Faith was a [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > DnA I'm sorry to hear of your losses, DnA. It must have been particularly hard to lose Faith, being so young and not showing any signs of illness. Have you any ideas what may have caused her death? I'm sure both Faith and Rizzo have left you with many happy memories which you can take comfort from. Scritches to your newbie Ratticia, Buffy and Schrodinger :o) Tracey Thanks Tracey. I haven't got a clue what carried Faith off, she never sniffled or even slowed down. I'd planned on taking her to work with me on the day before Halloween (being a boss has its perks) but two days before that she didn't come for her treat. She was my little cuddle buddy, and escape artist, thank goodness she always came when we called. Except for the time she was busily nibbling on my favorite (new) jacket... I wear that jacket with pride, nibbled bits and all. DnA > I'm sorry to hear of your losses, DnA. It must have been particularly > hard [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Tracey > Thanks Tracey. I haven't got a clue what carried Faith off, she never > sniffled or even slowed down. I'd planned on taking her to work with me on [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > DnA She sounds like she was a lovely little character. I had to laugh about your jacket as exactly the same thing happened to me - I'd bought a new jacket and loved it. I'd thrown it onto the bed after coming in one day, and let out my rats. One of them was such a people loving rat he used to follow me around like a shadow (he was the most gorgeous, loving rat you could wish to meet) and followed me into the bedroom whilst I was sorting something or other. Up he jumped onto the bed to snuggle down on my pillow (one of his favourite places when he couldn't get to your shoulder or lap). The phone rang and distracted me for ten minutes or so, when I came to hang the jacket up it was practically in tatters - my wee guy must have decided to investigate what was on the bed and had really gone to town on my cherished jacket! He just sat there looking at me as if butter wouldn't melt! Same happened with a brand new pair of jeans a few months later... Why do I never learn? lol. Never was able to replace that jacket <sob>... Tracey ROFL! I swear, I know they would leave their little pawprints on my heart, but I was clueless about the toothmarks in my wardrobe.. :-D DnA > She sounds like she was a lovely little character. > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Tracey > ROFL! I swear, I know they would leave their little pawprints on my heart, > but I was clueless about the toothmarks in my wardrobe.. :-D > > DnA ...and the carpets, curtains, wallpaper, bedding, modem cables...... :oD Tracey Aww, I am sorry to hear of your losses too DnA, isn't it just so horrible? I am thinking of you. Congratulations on the new additions though, they sound great :o) SignatureTarn ............... Pluto, Ulysses, Morpheus, Jerry,Smokie, Barney, Yoda & Yogi <:3_)~~~ At Rainbow Bridge: Buttons, Patch, Cookie, Fudge, Apollo, Zeus,Ben & Neptune <:3_)~~~ http://community.webshots.com/user/tarn75 >I truly feel your pain. My Faith passed on last two weeks ago, and my Rizzo >joined her a few hours ago. They were both very happy, and while Faith was [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >> >> Night All xxx Thanks Tania, the sympathy is welcome. Most of my friends think I'm nuts for having rats as pets at all, not to mention grieving at their passing. Little Ratticia is great, I'm trying to figure out what color-type she is and am baffled. She's got a white belly and band over her shoulders, with a white star on her forehead, and the rest of her is light brownish grey with other various white splotches here and there. No very solid boundaries except for her forehead star. The people at the store I got her from (I consider any rat from a petstore a rescue, just like a pound pet) had never even heard of anyone keeping them as pets. So I educated them, like it or not. I wrapped it up when their eyes started glazing over, but they now know that rats are so much more than snake food. The most skeptical look came at the mention of rat intelligence, I asked *very* sweetly if they remembered college psychology classes? with the innocent look of "but everyone took college psychology." Yes, I can be evil.. LOL DnA Aww, I am sorry to hear of your losses too DnA, isn't it just so horrible? I > am thinking of you. > Congratulations on the new additions though, they sound great :o) LOL!! Rats truly are the most misunderstood animals on the planet. I always say that to the people at work and tell them it's their loss!! One of my mates from work was skeptical but she came to my house one night and fell for them!!! SignatureTarn ............... Pluto, Ulysses, Morpheus, Jerry,Smokie, Barney, Yoda & Yogi <:3_)~~~ At Rainbow Bridge: Buttons, Patch, Cookie, Fudge, Apollo, Zeus,Ben & Neptune <:3_)~~~ http://community.webshots.com/user/tarn75 > Thanks Tania, the sympathy is welcome. Most of my friends think I'm nuts > for having rats as pets at all, not to mention grieving at their passing. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> am thinking of you. >> Congratulations on the new additions though, they sound great :o) > Hi Everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > arms as he was convulsing too. I just couldn't make him wait any longer > ............... We're sorry to hear about your loss. Robert & Donna, with our four pet rats, Lily, Daisy, Heather and Laurel |
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