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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / May 2005Niko (July 24th 2002 - May 29th 2005)
My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A few months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed slowly. I was sure it was a pituitary tumor and my vet agreed with me. I decided to make him as comfortable as can be, living during the daytime on my couch with his pablum nearby. He was quite happy there, bruxed and licked me all the time. Last night, I noticed he hadn't touched his food, I checked him more closely and I could see that he could no longer move his upper body like he should. I knew it was the end for him. I stayed up as late as I could with him, although, I know he was not really aware of me, but it comforted me to talk to him and love him so... I told him in the morning I would do the right thing for him and bring him in to be pts. I awoke at 7am to check on him and he had passed. I knew it couldn't have been too long because his soft brown fur was still warm, his body limp, no longer a prisoner to that tumor. ~Niko, you made it my little man... you were such a gentle little guy, never hurt any other rat, loved to be cuddled and loved to give kisses. I will miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will miss you my little man.  SignatureJoanne Mom to 8 rats http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 >My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A few >months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed slowly. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will miss you >my little man. i'm very sorry for your loss :( he had a good long life, though. 34 months. wow. a true tribute to you as an owner, for sure. -- "know she breaks, my siren" (tori) http://shattering.org x-no-archive: yes in headers A candle for Niko's journey and prayers of comfort for you. You're a good rattie mom Joanne, and Niko knew you were there and loved him. Julia and The Mischief Makers > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A > few months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > will miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will > miss you my little man. I'm so sorry for your loss, Joanne. One thing for sure is Niko had a long and happy life, and I'm sure didn't want for anything. My thoughts are with you. Tracey Very sorry to hear for Niko. I believe he is happy and he knew you looked after him and gave him special attention when he was unwell. You are great person Joanne. Take care. Oh Joanne - I cry for you tonight. I know how hard it is. I had my Pluto pts tonight too :-( Urgh. Thinking of you xxx SignatureTarn ............... Pluto, Jerry,Smokie, Barney, Yoda & Yogi <:3_)~~~ At Rainbow Bridge: Buttons, Patch, Cookie, Fudge, Apollo, Zeus,Ben, Neptune, Morpheus & Ulysses <:3__) ~~~ http://community.webshots.com/user/tarn75 > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A > few months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > will miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will > miss you my little man. > Oh Joanne - I cry for you tonight. I know how hard it is. I had my Pluto pts > tonight too :-( Urgh. > Thinking of you xxx My thoughts are with you also Tania. You have shown loving kindness in setting your Rattie free. Pluto is in such good company now..:) Kind regards Kate SignatureToday I may meet with injustice, ignorance, denial, all of which are due entirely to the other's lack of knowledge of good and evil and the difference thereof. http://community.webshots.com/user/ollieogg Chance is the path God takes when he wants to remain anonymous Albert Einstein. > Oh Joanne - I cry for you tonight. I know how hard it is. I had my Pluto > pts tonight too :-( Urgh. > Thinking of you xxx Oh no, I'm so sorry Tania. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Tracey I'm Sorry for your Loss and Niko knows you did your Best. With Sympathy, Flo > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A > few months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > will miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will > miss you my little man. > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A few > months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed slowly. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will miss you > my little man. Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss. 34 months! How incredible - it just shows how well loved he was. It's sweet what you said at the end of your post, about all the things you loved about him. Isn't it amazing how they're all so individual. Meghan > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. 34 months; that's good going, to say the least. Sounds like he had a really good and long life with you, and he was happy. I wish my ratties bruxxed like you said Niko did... *sends scritches from Smudge and Willow* Dave Signature(remove spamblock or reply to group) > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A few > months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed slowly. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will miss you > my little man. Dear Joanne, I am sorry for your loss. He sounds a delightful little soul. He will now be one very happy camper at the bridge and indeed free from his old body. What a great age too...:) May the coming days bring you comfort in the many happy memories you have of him. Kind regards Kate SignatureToday I may meet with injustice, ignorance, denial, all of which are due entirely to the other's lack of knowledge of good and evil and the difference thereof. http://community.webshots.com/user/ollieogg Chance is the path God takes when he wants to remain anonymous Albert Einstein. Truly, truly sorry, Jo > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A > few months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > will miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will > miss you my little man. Im sure Niko was babied to the end. Im sorry for your loss. I know for sure if any rat wanted to live the highlife they would have met with you somehow. Niko knew. > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A > few months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > will miss your soft furry curls, that chocolate color of yours... I will > miss you my little man. "Joanne" aww, damn. <hugs> Joanne, I'm so sorry for your loss. :( Holly > My old man Niko died early this morning. He was 34 months and 5 days. A few > months ago, he started to have rear end degeneration. It progressed slowly. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Mom to 8 rats > http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 |
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