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I'm so sorry you and she had to go through this. You did the right thing though, hard as it was. It takes a lot to realize what is right and then actually do it, don't be too hard on yourself.
I have a gecko who has had a few (three that I know of) internal bleeds, she is wobbly now due to, I believe, brain damage from the lack of blood flow. I worry about her daily but, for right now, she is doing OK. The day will come when I may be faced with a similar decision, I only hope I can be as strong as you were...
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Re: Self harming behavior in leopard gecko
This was a tough thread to read, but an important one, I believe. We have to be reminded that along with the joys of owning these wonderful creatures comes the painful responsibility of having to make decisions like this. It is times like this when we have to put the animal's pain/suffering ahead of our own and do what is right for them.
Hon, I believe you absolutely did the right thing...and all throughout the little gecko's life, you did the very best that could be done for her. Though it may have been short, her life was filled with warmth, security, and good food...which is heaven for them.
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Re: Self harming behavior in leopard gecko
Originally Posted by JLC
This was a tough thread to read, but an important one, I believe. We have to be reminded that along with the joys of owning these wonderful creatures comes the painful responsibility of having to make decisions like this. It is times like this when we have to put the animal's pain/suffering ahead of our own and do what is right for them.
Hon, I believe you absolutely did the right thing...and all throughout the little gecko's life, you did the very best that could be done for her. Though it may have been short, her life was filled with warmth, security, and good food...which is heaven for them.
BAH!
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to JLC again.
You said it perfectly, Judy.
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Re: Self harming behavior in leopard gecko
Originally Posted by JLC
This was a tough thread to read, but an important one, I believe. We have to be reminded that along with the joys of owning these wonderful creatures comes the painful responsibility of having to make decisions like this. It is times like this when we have to put the animal's pain/suffering ahead of our own and do what is right for them.
Hon, I believe you absolutely did the right thing...and all throughout the little gecko's life, you did the very best that could be done for her. Though it may have been short, her life was filled with warmth, security, and good food...which is heaven for them.
I wanted to take this time to thank you all for your advice on this. Jfreels, JLC, Clementine, Mrgbb and especially ColdBlooded.
Even with the animals I've lost lately I'm not giving up my hobby. These creatures give me so much joy every time I look at them that I am thankful I am even aloud to have them at all. Especially with thanksgiving coming up we should all be thankful even if the animals aren't with us for very long.
Thanks guys.
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