Longest drive of my life.

[Adinar]

Well, we just got back and I'm sad to say Dante had to be put to sleep.

I came in to check on him after work and he just looked terrible. I had the feeling this was coming, and I just couldn't bare seeing him like that. He was so tiny, so skinny, and weak. I was afraid just picking him up might hurt him if I made a wrong move. I sat in here with him a little bit, debating once again what to do when he suddenly began gasping for air. Right then and there I knew it was time.

Our vet is about an hour and a half away, I swear the drive seemed like eternity. At first he barely moved, and looked unaware of his surroundings. Seemed to be fading in and out. One minute he was laying there still as can be, the next he was trying to get out of his kritter keeper. I took him out and he quickly made his way to my shoulder and settled down, I guess he must've known.

Waiting in the office was horrible, but we knew it was for the best. The vet assured us we had made the right decision. I'm glad we did it, and am regretting not doing it for him sooner. I guess there's no way to tell if he was in pain or not. So I took one last look at him as the vet held him and I finished the paperwork. It was so difficult walking out of the vets office a few minutes later with an empty cage.

As rough as this is I know we gave him the best home he could've had. He had owners who loved him. He didn't have to live in a filthy tank with 20 other geckos, constantly fighting for food, and just being all around miserable. I'm just glad he didn't have to die alone in that horrible pet store.

~ Rest easy, little one. No more sickness or pain. You're missed terribly already. ~


- Sorry if this is long, babbeling and has no point in being posted. It just helps getting this stuff out.

 

[Riyo]

I'm so sorry but it sounds like you did make the best decision for him. RIP, Dante

 

[snakegirl]

am so sorry

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I am so very sorry. I understand how difficult it is to make the decision you did, but it was an act of compassion and love. I know you did the best you could for Dante. It's important to grieve, and I'm glad you felt like you could share it with all of us.

 

[Mel&Keith]

RIP, Dante.

 

[gothra]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[ajveachster]

From all the various previous posts I know you did all you could to try to provide a good life for Dante. I respect the decision you made. Sorry for your loss.

 

[mainelygeckos]

RIP Dante so very sorry..it is heartbreaking to do all you can and find it not enough..you made the best decision for him and I know how hard it was for you to make

 

[Adinar]

RIP Dante so very sorry..it is heartbreaking to do all you can and find it not enough..you made the best decision for him and I know how hard it was for you to make

That's exactally how I feel. I know he's better off now. And since they are sending samples out for testing, hopefully we can find out what happened to both Dante and Obi... and what is also effecting Loki & Odin. I just hope I don't end up finding out it's something like crypto and end up having to put those two down as well.

 

[Saphira]

(((HUGS))) I am sorry.

 

[Kristi23]

I am so sorry.

 

[Adinar]

Thanks to all who have taken the time to stop and take a look at my boy. God knows I miss the little booger. Even those oddly annoying habits he had.

Feeding time, I swear he'd purposly get slurry on his face, put his chin down on my hand and run up my arm and clear to my shoulder... leaving a nice brown streak going all the way up.

OR

I'd be laying on the couch or playing Warcraft with him contently clinging to the front of my shit... and suddenly smell something horrendous. I think I lost count of how many times he pooped on me. But every time, he would happily crawl up to my shoulder and curl up... I'd find the mess, pull him off and scold him and the whole time he's have this goofy/smug look on his face. I swear he did it just for kicks.

I'm still nervous as all hell as to how the biopsy is turn out... looks like I will have to wait until Mon. I hope we find out what and how to fight this. For Loki & Odin's sake.

 

[got spots?]

I know its bumping an old thread but what were the test results?

 

[T&KBrouse]

I am so slow on the draw.

Val, I am so sorry.
Please know you did everything you could have for him and you gave him a wonderful life while he was here.
I know your heart is broken and I wish you all the love in the world.

 

[mariex4]

awwwwww poor little thing so sorry thats the hardest bit is walking away i started crying when i had to take my leo to the vets as he had 2 growths and had to have them taken out as his opening started to bleed and had to have an opperation but i kept thinking what if he dont come round its the worst feeling knowing that you have to do the right thing but i feel for you as you took her to be taken from her loving world with you but just think now shes in a place were theres no pain or suffering , shes as happy as she can be R.I.P litttle one

 

[Adinar]

I know its bumping an old thread but what were the test results?

Unfortunetally the tests came back inconclusive. They have no idea as to what was wrong other than slightly small kidneys and a failing liver. The vet said there were slight traces of a bacterial infection, but not enough that they could grow in the lab.

 

[JordanAng420]

Unfortunetally the tests came back inconclusive. They have no idea as to what was wrong other than slightly small kidneys and a failing liver. The vet said there were slight traces of a bacterial infection, but not enough that they could grow in the lab.

The results for Arson's body came back the same way. Tiny kidneys and liver failure. It's very frusterating, I know.

 

[gitrdone0420]

Wow, I know it happened a few months ago, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am! =/ I cant imagine how that must feel. Too bad there was nothing for sure as to what caused his death. Im sure there would have been more closure with that.

 

[Adinar]

Wow, I know it happened a few months ago, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am! =/ I cant imagine how that must feel. Too bad there was nothing for sure as to what caused his death. Im sure there would have been more closure with that.

It would've helped out so much if there were answers. I have to admit, loosing Dante was the hardest out of all of them. I got so attached to him because he needed some much hands on care.

But at least it's over and done with, I hope.