Rest In Peace Poppy!

[Ripkabird98]

As many of you may know, I rescued an infant Ornate Box turtle a few months ago, that still had it's egg tooth. I am deeply saddened to say that this morning that she had passed.

I have no idea what happened. She had been active, eating, drinking, and acting normal literally this morning. She had UVB, heat, everything. I think she was just so young, and since she was wild caught, god knows what she had already.

Rest in Peace Poppy! May you find fields of clovers and berries for all of eternity!

 

[cemmons12]

RIP lil one...

 

[Moozillion]

I'm so, so sad for your loss. Poppy was very blessed to have a safe, happy time with you. Hugs.

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

R.I.P. :'(

 

[african cake queen]

so very sorry.

 

[Ripkabird98]

Thanks all...

I am just so shaken. She never showed signs of sickness, and I really though I could help her get to a ripe old age. I know you take that risk when you rescue random ones from CL that were found in a yard, but it's been months. I really didn't think she was still in danger. It's just such a shock....

I already miss her little spunky personality....

 

[pam]

Rip Poppy

 

[Hunahpu]

I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost a CB hatchling about 2 years ago with a similar situation. Eating great, no signs of illness, even had a vet checkup 4 days prior. His heart just stopped. Its really hard to deal with the passing of such a tiny life, but you'll always have the memories.

 

[Ripkabird98]

I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost a CB hatchling about 2 years ago with a similar situation. Eating great, no signs of illness, even had a vet checkup 4 days prior. His heart just stopped. Its really hard to deal with the passing of such a tiny life, but you'll always have the memories.

Yup. She passed in the afternoon and she had been fine literally just that morning.

I'll never forget her spunky attitude. She would just run over to me whenever I put my hand and crawl in my hand... loved to sit on me on the couch- and she was smaller than a quarter, so it was quite comical.

And since I'm only 14 it is probably harder- I've lost less than 10 pets my whole life, so I havn't gotten the whole "circle of life, it was going to happen, remember her and move on" attitude that so many tell me to use.

 

[terryo]

It is very hard to "move on" when you loose a pet. They will always be a part of you, no matter how much time passes. Hugs...

 

[Hunahpu]

She sounds like a real sweetie. I'm sorry she passed.

And since I'm only 14 it is probably harder- I've lost less than 10 pets my whole life, so I havn't gotten the whole "circle of life, it was going to happen, remember her and move on" attitude that so many tell me to use.

Unfortunately, losing pets doesn't get easier with age. Its always hard to lose someone you love. Deal with grief in whatever way suits you, not how other people tell you you should.

 

[cemmons12]

She sounds like a real sweetie. I'm sorry she passed.

And since I'm only 14 it is probably harder- I've lost less than 10 pets my whole life, so I havn't gotten the whole "circle of life, it was going to happen, remember her and move on" attitude that so many tell me to use.

Unfortunately, losing pets doesn't get easier with age. Its always hard to lose someone you love. Deal with grief in whatever way suits you, not how other people tell you you should.

I couldn't agree more, its always hard if you have a heart. I'm pretty cold when it comes to a lot of people, but animals and reading "passings" on here bring me close to tears every damn time... Wishing you the best!

 

[sibi]

I'm so sorry for you. I have know how attached people get to their pets...it's like losing a family member that's beloved. Most people don't believe how turtles /tortoises can be so lovable. They don't know what they're missing. Count your blessings that you've had that!

 

[wellington]

So sorry Poppy didn't make it a lot longer. It really does suck

 

[mainey34]

Awww..so sorry to hear..poor thing..

 

[pryncesssc]

RIP ! At least you have him a good life, even if it was for a short amount of time !

 

[Ripkabird98]

Thank you for the support. The worst part is thinking in the back of your brain, "did I cause it?". I know I didn't, but there is always that little thought....

It's like that everytime for me. Even when it was an accident. I think "if I did THAT instead of THIS would it still be alive?". It's torturous. I know I did everything humanly possible, but yet I have to blame someone- which always is me.