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Old 09-07-11, 12:25 PM   #1
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Lrrr has passed away

Hey everyone Well.. this past day has been really hard for me

Last night at 5 am I heard a lot of noise coming from Lrrr's cage, so I checked on him

he was moving very strangely so I took him out to observe him. He continued to walk in a robotic/centipede type way and was opening his mouth gasping for air

I knew he wouldn't survive through the night so I wrapped him all tight in his favourite sponge bob blanket, and then I layed him on my chest

He was gasping for air, his lttle head was right by my face.. looking me in the eyes. He hugged his arms around my body and closed his eyes. I fell asleep shortly after

When I was woken up for school at 7:30.. he had passed

he lived a hard life, home to home and from bad conditions to worse. I changed that and gave him a life of luxury, I did everything I could to improve his life because of his past

But in the end, he died peacefully in my arms sleeping. I am so very thankful that I didn't just put him back in his cage.. I would have felt even worse

at least he spent his last moments with me, we had a connection so I know he didn't die alone or scared. He died in the comfort of my arms.. and thats something I will cherish forever

I am just destroyed over this.. I can't stop sobbing, and I just feel depressed

RIP Lrrr, I will love you forever





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Old 09-07-11, 12:28 PM   #2
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so sorry to hear of your loss. But you gave him something no-one else did, comfort, love and respect. You made the last part of his life worth living.
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Old 09-07-11, 12:30 PM   #3
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so sorry to hear of your loss. But you gave him something no-one else did, comfort, love and respect. You made the last part of his life worth living.
thank you very much, It makes it a lot easier knowing that I cared for him extremely well, spoiled him rotten and gave him the ultimate gift.. comfort in his last moments

I plan to bury him tonight with my mother and father, thats going to be really hard
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Old 09-07-11, 12:34 PM   #4
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I know hun, but we keep those we love with us all our lives, whether they can stand next to us or not.
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Old 09-07-11, 12:37 PM   #5
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I know hun, but we keep those we love with us all our lives, whether they can stand next to us or not.
Thats 100% true, I know that after what happened last night.. I am going to remember him forever. He will always have a special place in my heart. And I know he will always be with me

When I bury him I've decided im going to bury him in his favourite hide. Ill get some pictures of the funeral and post them here later

Thanks again, I appreciate the support
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Old 09-07-11, 12:37 PM   #6
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</3 that sucks Sorry to hear he looked handsome
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RIP, but I'm sure the times with you were the best of his life.
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Old 09-07-11, 12:51 PM   #8
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</3 that sucks Sorry to hear he looked handsome
Thank you very much

Yeah he was my pretty little guy.. it breaks my heart

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RIP, but I'm sure the times with you were the best of his life.
Thank you, the times we had were very good. He would sleep with me for hours, and he would come with me around the house wherever I could take him. He did a ton of exploring in my house and outside

We enjoyed eachother's company and presence, and that's why his last moments on this planet with me were so special and important to me

RIP Lrrr, I will love you for eternity
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So sorry for your loss. I'm sure he was happy that you where there last night. Just know that you did all you could and made his life the best it could be.
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Old 09-07-11, 12:56 PM   #10
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So sorry for your loss. I'm sure he was happy that you where there last night. Just know that you did all you could and made his life the best it could be.
Thank you very much, I could tell he was calmed by my comfort. As soon as I wrapped him in that blanket and layed him on my chest, he instantly relaxed, stopped trying to move and struggle around, and he even started gasp for air less

I genuinely feel that he knew what was happening, and he knew his best friend in life was there to comfort him. and thats exactly what happened, he died peacefully in my arms

That comforts me... It makes me feel like I did something special for him. in his last minutes I was there. and im very greatful for that.. I could have just fallen back asleep or whatever

Thanks for the support everyone, it means a lot to me
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Old 09-07-11, 01:22 PM   #11
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I'm very sorry for your loss, you are a wonderful person for taking him in and making his life as wonderful as you did.
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Old 09-07-11, 01:34 PM   #12
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So sorry for your loss. Just remember thanks to you he die happy and will live on in your memories.
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That's why Sav's should not be sold so cheap and to people who have no idea how to properly care for these amazing creatures.
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Old 09-07-11, 02:05 PM   #14
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Its also why I firmly believe people should have to pass tests in order to own exotics or any animals that has specific and special needs and requirements.

Its people like the op though that help the animals victim to these terrible situations and we need many more people like him.


Thanks for the kind words, I have always tried to help the unwanted or abused reptiles, my sav was a rescue. my macklots python was practically given to me for 50$ because of how aggressive and hard to deal with he is. and my leopard gecko Lily, was a rescue from a private gecko rescue

It makes me feel a lot better knowing I have other people who are right there with me. Ill be sure to get some photos (and maybe video.. but that would probably just be me crying uncontrollably) of his funeral up today.

I am planning on making a little cross out of wood and writing on it with a sharpie. If it ever fades, ill write it again. that way I can always visit him and read some good things about him

Thanks again

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Old 09-10-11, 12:12 AM   #15
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I'm so sorry for your loss ):

He had a good life with you.
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