My tortoise wont use her back legs! Help!

Joanne Burcar

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Unfortunately Dottie passed away a few hours after I started this thread. I was up all night with her and had a vet to call first thing in the morning. I went to check on her early and she had passed. :( So devastated that whatever was wrong happened so fast. Thank you all for your advice and concern. RIP Dottie. :(
 

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Aw, darn it! That's awful. I'm so sorry.
 

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So very sorry.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and playtogether. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had 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 remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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So very sorry for you and maybe a blessing that she wasn't suffering long but still incredibly sad.
Best wishes
Lyn
 
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