In Memoriam

[Chefdenoel10]

I am so very sorry for your loss.
May it comfort you to know that he will have friends with him up there.
My little Gary just passed Feb 11
and his friend dear sweet Jacky is waiting for them both.
I am hear to listen to your stories when you are ready…..

I meant Daisy… Natrah s tortoise .

 

[Diana925]

MCTLONG WROTE THIS AFTER DAVID'S RAINBOW BRIDGE THREAD, AND I'VE MERGED THE TWO, BUT MCTLONG'S WAS FURTHER DOWN. SO I CUT IT AND MOVED IT UP HERE. THE GREEN PART IS MCTLONG'S POST:

This week I've noticed several posts about members loosing shelled family members. I don’t know about you guys, but I mourn for every last one, from the youngest hatchlings to the very old torts who have been with their owners for decades. Although I have not met most of these little torts or their owners in person, I cry almost every time I hear about one of them passing. Searching the forum, I could not find a group In Memoriam thread, so this is a thread to remember all our shelled friends who have been lost. This is a thread to post pics and memories of the shelled loved ones who have passed, offer support to their owners, and never forget how much our lives have been enriched by these beautiful creatures.

Here are some of torts that have been lost recently -

• Craig’s (@Anyfoot) beautiful homeana adult and redfoot hatchling
• @Sweet0dodo’s tortoise
• Maggie’s (@maggie3fan) Bob the Sulcata

Rest in Peace.




And now on to David's thread:

So I have been posting the poem rainbow bridge for awhile whenever someone loses a tortoise, I always felt bad since it seems written more for cats or dogs, as we all know we love our tortoises as much as anyone else who loves a cat or dog. So I decided to rewrite rainbow bridge for tortoises.

Just this side of heaven is a place called rainbow bridge.
When a tortoise dies who was loved by someone, that tortoise goes to rainbow bridge.
There are wide open plains and warm basking spots for all our beloved tortoises to spend all day basking in the warm sun. There is plenty of grass, and flowers, lots of warm water to soak in. Our friends are all warm and comfortable, and play together all day long

All the tortoises who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remembered them in our dreams of days and time gone by. The tortoises are happy and content, except for one small thing. They each miss someone very special who had to be left behind.

They all bask, and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are eager and intent, his shell starts to wiggle. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, his stubby legs carrying him over the plains, faster than they ever could in life.

You have been spotted, and when you and your tortoise meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy head rubs commence, your hands once again caress your tortoise's head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your beloved tortoise, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author known.

I appreciated this poem as I lost my beloved Molly on June 21, 2025. She was a beautiful ornate box turtle. She died of complications in the aftermath of her surgery because she was eggboun. There was a problem with the amount of chemicals they gave her they had to keep her under for an extended time. I cared for her for 35 years she was older than that I got her as an adult. She was a sweet little girl. I was just looking for a place I could announce this. This seemed the perfect place. I joined this forum because of Molly.

 

[Anastasia 22]

I announced that I lost my beloved Molly on June 21,2025. I can’t find my original post I just wanted to say that I miss her very much and it’s very difficult going into her room and seeing an empty enclosure. I won’t be getting another ornate box turtle as nothing can replace her. I will never forget her she made me fall in love with reptiles.

So sorry for your loss....

 

[Diana925]

I appreciated this poem as I lost my beloved Molly on June 21, 2025. She was a beautiful ornate box turtle. She died of complications in the aftermath of her surgery because she was eggboun. There was a problem with the amount of chemicals they gave her they had to keep her under for an extended time. I cared for her for 35 years she was older than that I got her as an adult. She was a sweet little girl. I was just looking for a place I could announce this. This seemed the perfect place. I joined this forum because of Molly. I miss her very much it’s difficult going in her room where her enclosure is and it’s empty. I fell in love with reptiles because of that sweet girl. I miss her so much

 

[COmtnLady]

I'm sorry you lost your long-term friend, Its so hard.

Wishing you comfort.

 

[Ray--Opo]

I appreciated this poem as I lost my beloved Molly on June 21, 2025. She was a beautiful ornate box turtle. She died of complications in the aftermath of her surgery because she was eggboun. There was a problem with the amount of chemicals they gave her they had to keep her under for an extended time. I cared for her for 35 years she was older than that I got her as an adult. She was a sweet little girl. I was just looking for a place I could announce this. This seemed the perfect place. I joined this forum because of Molly.

So sorry for your loss

 

[TammyJ]

We share your grief, and appreciate how long you loved and cared for Molly.
Thank you!

 

[Squirt the Dalmation]

I appreciated this poem as I lost my beloved Molly on June 21, 2025. She was a beautiful ornate box turtle. She died of complications in the aftermath of her surgery because she was eggboun. There was a problem with the amount of chemicals they gave her they had to keep her under for an extended time. I cared for her for 35 years she was older than that I got her as an adult. She was a sweet little girl. I was just looking for a place I could announce this. This seemed the perfect place. I joined this forum because of Molly.

Sorry for your loss. They certainly leave us with many memories.

 

[Chefdenoel10]

I appreciated this poem as I lost my beloved Molly on June 21, 2025. She was a beautiful ornate box turtle. She died of complications in the aftermath of her surgery because she was eggboun. There was a problem with the amount of chemicals they gave her they had to keep her under for an extended time. I cared for her for 35 years she was older than that I got her as an adult. She was a sweet little girl. I was just looking for a place I could announce this. This seemed the perfect place. I joined this forum because of Molly.

I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
I am sending you virtual hugs for comfort.
May peace find you and dear sweet Molly swiftly.
I don’t even know what to say.
I am just so deeply sad and sorry
Please continue to come to this forum whenever you want to talk, vent or just to give an opinion.
It’s nice to have you here.

 

[Diana925]

I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
I am sending you virtual hugs for comfort.
May peace find you and dear sweet Molly swiftly.
I don’t even know what to say.
I am just so deeply sad and sorry
Please continue to come to this forum whenever you want to talk, vent or just to give an opinion.
It’s nice to have you here.

Thank you for your kind words