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My Pika is with Cricky now...
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03/13/07 02:08 PM
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As some of you know, Pika was battling for her life during the past week or so, but yesterday morning we finally had her put to sleep Since a week ago, Saturday, Pika's health had rapidly declined. We didn't even think she was going to make it through the day that first day. Somehow, she drew on her deep reserves and made it through that first day of dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea. We immediately started her on antibiotics and oral calcium (just to be safe) and I was force-feeding her BML & Pedialyte. The next few days were really touch and go, but by mid-week she was rallying and really seemed like she might be able to beat it. Sadly, toward the end of the week, she got really weak again and the diarrhea started again on Saturday morning. By Sunday, it was obvious that she was suffering a lot. By that point, she had lost 20 grams in just the one week. She was unable to groom herself any longer and we found her in the morning at the bottom of her cage, right up against her pouch but too weak to climb into it. (Pika's pouch was at the bottom of the cage due to her blindness.) Throughout the week of her fight to live, little Nara (the companion glider that I got for her after Cricky died last November) was really taking care of her. It was truly amazing to watch this young glider grooming Pika, tucking her into the blankies, bringing her food, etc. This picture shows Nara's love and care for Pika on her last day with us (Sunday)... We will miss Pika deeply and I have been crying a lot ever since Sunday morning when I realized that it would be selfish to allow her to continue to suffer. As best we can tell, Pika was about 13 years old. I was privileged to have her in my life for the past 4+ years. She struggled with many health issues during her time here on earth and I know that she is now at the Rainbow Bridge with Cricky, her lifelong mate I feel honored to have been blessed with her graceful, loving presence for those few years. I love you, my pretty Pika, and I will always miss you... give Cricky hugs and scritches for me
Suz Enyedy Carina & Coobah Allira & Gizmo Picasso, Trinity Joy & Luna DaisyMae; Darwin; Mareki; Mambo; Pika; Cricky; Reggie & Bobo, Pepe & Bittah Suz' Sugar Gliders
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Re: My Pika is with Cricky now...
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Oh suz I am soooo sorry lots of hugs!!!! and prayers!!!
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03/13/07 02:18 PM
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I wish I hadn't read this at work! I'm in tears. You did so much for her and she was so important to you. She is no longer hurting, but I am sooooo sorry to read this. Hugs and prayers being sent your way!
Molly, son & husband: Chairman Meow Oscar & Thomas Sam, Diego, Delilah, Delia Nevada, Noel Marcel, Dakota, Latte Dexter, Didi, Almond, Joy and Fitz Karl,Lenny,Jynxie,Chamille, Kee & Mr. Beans in my heart forever. Teaching teenagers-part joy, part guerilla warfare!
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Re: My Pika is with Cricky now...
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Suz I', so sorry,lots of and prayers coming your way.
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03/13/07 02:19 PM
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Suz I am very sorry Pika has passed. I send you hugs and remember you gave her everything a glider could want and need. HUGS
Have a Good Day Brenda & Mr. Magoo
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I am so deeply sorry Suz, you are just the best Mom!! Hugs and Prayers to you!! Kris
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I have always loved that first picture of Pika
Cricky has his girl now and Pika will be watching her little companion Nara now from the other side of the bridge as she did for the her the entire time they were together before she crossed over.
Pika had so much love surrounding her and she couldn't have been in better hands than with you and Ed
She will be missed but her memory will live in everyone that she touched
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03/13/07 04:04 PM
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Suz,
I'm so sorry for your lose.
Jeannine 3 Cats (Spike, Kismet, Honeycat) 1 understanding Husband 1 WFB Neutered Glider boy - Grissom! (oop 8/7/06) 1 BB Glider girl- Willows! (oop 1/7/07)
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Suz! I am so sorry. Pika is healthy again gliding around with her Cricky. And if you need anything, just ask, we are all here for you! Lots of hugs and prayers sent your way.
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OMG! I'm soooo sorry Suz! Lots of hugs sent your way!
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Oh suz i'm so sry, I sure hope your ok, i know this must be tough. ((hugs)) you are a great person and we all know you did your best.
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So very sorry for your loss
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Oh Suz! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss! You and your glider family are in my thoughts and prayers!
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Re: My Pika is with Cricky now...
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03/13/07 06:32 PM
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You tell such a beautiful story and it really makes me...makes us all...miss this little one. Thank you.
My condolences on your loss...but she is free to play without pain now.
xo
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03/13/07 06:35 PM
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Suz, I am sorry I have not posted … I just do not know what to say… you know I have kept up....
Pika held on, for you and for Nara… she was so strong,,, know that you did everything you could do and did what you had to do… she is better now, with loved ones, and watching over….
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03/13/07 06:55 PM
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Suz, what an incredibly brave and difficult decision you had to make. I've never cared for a special needs glider, but I have had special needs kitties in my life. They seem to know it takes a special heart and soul to love them, and their love in return seems that much deeper. It's hard to be selfless and let go of such a beautiful relationship. Little Pika is now with her beloved Cricky, and both are still with you in spirit.
Forever owned in my heart by my "Eight is Enough" colony: • 2002: Keiko (F) + 2003: Hiroshi (M) = 2004: joey Tomoki (M) • 2009: Sammy (F), Charlie (F), Murray (M), Herbie (M) • 2010: BJ (M)
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03/13/07 07:14 PM
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I'm so sorry about your loss, it's a touching story that makes me wanna cry even though I never really got to know you or Pika. Just remember she is happy and healthy again with Cricky
Katrina Owned by Murphy and Peanut
**RIP My loves Amunet, MiaKoda, and Kieko**
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Re: My Pika is with Cricky now...
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I am so sorry Suz! First Cricky and now Pika. How is Nara doing with her friend Pika gone?
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03/13/07 08:34 PM
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I didn't realize any of this was going on and was so shocked when I read the title. I'm so sorry you had to let Pika go. I'm sure it was a great comfort to her to know that you and Nara were there for her, and that you were willing to set her free. That's a very difficult, and selfless decision to make. I feel so badly for you - this is too much, too soon. But as it's already been said, Pika is now whole again and running and playing with Cricky. They were both very lucky to have such a wonderful, loving mommy caring for them. I'd like to say or do something to make this easier for you, but I know that's not possible. But I am sending lots of and prayers your way. Again, I'm so sorry.
Tracie 1 wonderful husband - Chris 1 goofy Yorkie - Dexter 2 naughty kitties - Chloe & Alek Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge: 1 spoiled Yorkie, Myles - April 5, 1993-June 5, 2007 1 sweet Xavier - August 5, 2007-May 20, 2010 2 sweet Nara & Alkina - February, 2006-November, 2011
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03/13/07 08:51 PM
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Suz, I just can't stop to think that you've lost 2 of your special loves in such a short period of time! Yet you're there to give help & support ot all those who need it, without skipping a beat. You're such a special lady & your babies have such a blessed life to be with you! Be comforted in knowing that your babies LOVE you as much as you love them & will always be watching over you!
Minkasmom (Papillon Kisses) Slave to: 25 gliders,4 cats, and ONE husband (can't handle two, lol!) Remembering all my lost loves
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Suz, you have given Pika many gifts throughout her life with you, starting with taking her into your home & heart & ending with letting her soul fly free to join her beloved Cricky. My heart goes out to you for the painful decision you had to make & the saddness that you are suffering because of it. THE RAINBOW BECKONS In loving memory of my angels who have crossed over the rainbow bridge The rainbow has beckoned It’s calling you home To meadows and forest In which you may roam My heart it grows heavy To think you might leave I’d be all alone then Alone then to grieve I know deep inside me That you cannot stay The pain that you’re feeling Grows more night and day You look at me asking In your silent way To let you go home now “Please let me” you say You say there’s no pain there No fear and no hate Just peace and well being Once you’re through the gate You tell me you’ll always Hold me in your heart That time and that distance Can’t keep us apart And if I should need you At my side you’ll be Tho I cannot see you You’ll be there with me You promise to wait at the rainbow for me To wait `til I join you Together to be I just want to hold you And beg you to stay To ask please don’t leave me Alone on this day Yet deep in my heart know I must let you go You must make the journey now to the rainbow I bow down my head then The tears fill my eyes I give you my blessing My love now to fly So fly to the rainbow And wait there for me Some day I will join you Together to be by: Chris Hamann
Chris Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties My Angels: You are always in my heart. You've flown to the rainbow and wait there for me Someday I will join you together to be
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Re: My Pika is with Cricky now...
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Suz, as I said in PM, I've been out of town, so I just came home to find out Pika's rally didn't last. I was so hoping it would. Know that I am here if you ever need to talk.
This reminds me of the way it often is with older couples when one dies, the other isn't far behind. You remember we lost our two horses, Solo and Kelly, who were both 28 last summer. They had rarely been more than a few steps from each other in the pasture for the past 20 something years. So when Kelly died in June, it wasn't too much of a surprise when Solo left us in August. Pika wanted to rally for you and for Nara, but she missed Cricky too, and in the end, she was just too tired. Lets just be happy they are together again.
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