R.I.P. Shelly

[pippenfairy]

Some of you may remember Shelly; a five year old Russian tortoise. She went through a lot these past couple of weeks. When I first found out she had prolapse reproduction organs, many of you were very supportive and I thank you. Unfortunately, after many hours at the vet and a specialist every outcome to every option left was grim. She was put to sleep this morning. My family and I will miss her, and I thank everyone again for the advise and support.

 

[mctlong]

So sorry to hear that. It sounds like you did everything you could. RIP Shelly.

 

[sibi]

I feel for you. It's so hard when we lose an animal we love like our children. You did the most compassionate thing for her even though it pained you. I'm glad you are here with us

 

[wellington]

I'm so sorry she didn't make it through. It sure wasn't for the lack of trying. You did the right thing all the way around. Remember the good times. Rest in peace Shelly.

 

[luvpetz27]

I am very sorry for your loss.
Hugs to you and your family.

 

[mike taylor]

So sorry .

 

[TommyZ]

I know your pain, i lost my cat Marty on the 18th...sorry for the pain you feel. Take solice in knowing you were dedicated, committed and did all you could to benefit shelly. Best wishes to you and your family, so sorry for your loss.

 

[shanu303]

so sorry .... RIP shelly....

 

[Instinct]

I am terribly sorry for your loss and I give you my most deepest condolences.

 

[sueb4653]

so sorry

 

[ScottishFish]

I am very sorry to hear that.


'Or like the snow falls in the river,
A moment white, then melts forever'
~Robert Burns - Tam O' Shanter

0.0.1 Testudo hermanni boettgeri

 

[pippenfairy]

Thank you everyone. I'm glad to be apart of Tortoise Forum.

 

[Jacqui]

I am so sorry. I just went through this a few months back with a Russian female that was given to me with a prolapse. I don't know if it will make you feel any better, but from what I have learned odds are very much against one making it past this. I know you went above and beyond with her and I like to think she knew that too. *hugs*

 

[Happy Tortoise]

I am sorry. I feel your pain. Shelly will rest in peace... Love y'all

 

[pippenfairy]

I am so sorry. I just went through this a few months back with a Russian female that was given to me with a prolapse. I don't know if it will make you feel any better, but from what I have learned odds are very much against one making it past this. I know you went above and beyond with her and I like to think she knew that too. *hugs*

Thank you. It does make feel better, and from what I have read, prolapse reproductive organs happens a lot to female Russians. At least I know Shelly is not hurting anymore.

 

[AZtortMom]

I'm so sorry for your loss


Life is good

 

[lynnedit]

That's hard. So sorry for your family's loss.

 

[Tortoise]

Sorry for your loss

 

[Bobo's Dad]

Sorry to hear about your loss. There are alot of torts in this world that need a good home.

 

[pippenfairy]

Thank you again everybody for your condolences. We laid Shelly to rest on Saturday on my late grandmothers 75 acre farm. We were also moving everything out of her house that day. All my childhood and most of my adult life we would look for tortoises in the woods, so doing both things on the same day was a symbolic emotional closer.