We're so sad here today.

[Lisa at Home]

We lost a pet this morning. I've been trying to help a snake which was having a hard time, and he didn't make it. I guess I should be happy that the experts feel it was unlikely for him to have made it this long, and that I did everything possible, but still.

Some may have a hard time imagining such affection for a snake, but the reptiles here are as loved as the mammals.

Ds is having a particularly hard time. None of us feels we really need to take the day off, but we are working and crying, and then working and crying some more.

RIP, Neo.

:crying:

~Lisa

[Lisawa]

Oh... I am so sorry.... I feel for you this morning... :( Its hard to loose a pet... 4 legs or not... its your pet and you loved it.... Im sorry...

[OnTheBrink]

I'm sorry you lost your pet. :(

[Jean in Newcastle]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a much love member of the family. I found that when our cat disappeared (most likely into the paws of a coyote) that it did help to keep our routine but I also "gave myself a break" by realizing that we were'nt going to be quite as productive as when we weren't mourning. The first week was really, really hard. The second was still hard but better. :crying:

[Karen sn]

Have a nice funeral later - or have you already?

I lost a snake in a college - I was very sad - and would you believe a class of social workers laughed out loud when I said that I was sad that my snake had died!?!

[BeachGirl]

I am sorry for the loss of your beloved pet.

[Frontier Mom]

We love reptiles here and know they are great to love!!

[Jennifer in NH]

Sorry! I've never had a snake, but we have lost a few pets..its always heartwrenching! Wishing you all the best...

[Begonia]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. All creatures deserve love and it sounds as though your snake was very well loved. Virtual hugs to you and yours (and especially to your ds).

[Sue G in PA]

while I'm not fond of snakes..it's so hard to lose a pet that you've grown to love...furry or not. I hope your ds is okay. When my ds9 lost his hamster he was really sad (tried not to show it, but he was upset). Give him some extra luvin today and I pray you both feel better soon. Hugs.

[Katia]

It is so hard to lose a pet. I believe they truly are family. Give yourselves time to grieve. So sorry.

[Jenny in Atl]

We lost a pet this morning. I've been trying to help a snake which was having a hard time, and he didn't make it. I guess I should be happy that the experts feel it was unlikely for him to have made it this long, and that I did everything possible, but still.

Some may have a hard time imagining such affection for a snake, but the reptiles here are as loved as the mammals.

Ds is having a particularly hard time. None of us feels we really need to take the day off, but we are working and crying, and then working and crying some more.

RIP, Neo.

:crying:

~Lisa

((hugs))
We are big animal lovers around here, including snakes. So sorry Neo did not make it. I'm sure he felt safe and passed with that love. I'm one of those odd ones that believes animals have feeling, souls just like us. Nothing wrong in taking the day off to remember him.

[Doran]

I love all my critters, and if we didn't have so many already, there's probably be a snake among them. I'm so sorry you've lost Neo. He sounds like a very wonderful part of your life, and I know you'll miss him. It also sounds like he was a very fortunate snake to have you as his caregivers.


Doran

[Lisa at Home]

I feel fortunate to be part of such a great group of ladies with which to share the things of life, just one of which is the death of a loved pet.

Y'all are great. :grouphug:

~Lisa

[Laura in VA]

It's so hard to lose one of the family.

[gardenschooler]

I'm sorry to hear that, Lisa. A pet doesn't have to be furry to be a part of the family.

[NYSue]

Not a snake lover here, but I do feel for you and your dc having lost a pet.
I hope tomorrow is a better day.

[Laurel T.]

I am so sorry. We lost a pet recently and some days are still difficult.

Laurel T.

[prairiegirl]

I am so sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. (((hugs)))


Julia
mom of 3 (8,7,5)