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Cautionary- winter
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12/30/12 10:09 PM
12/30/12 10:09 PM
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 947 Seattle, Wa
steph323
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Glider Guardian
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OP
Glider Guardian
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 947
Seattle, Wa
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There is no good way to start this so I will just dive right in. Three nights ago three of my adult gliders passed away. The window in their room was left open, we don't know for sure how long. I had checked on them a couple hours before everything occurred and everyone was fine, the room didn't feel cold nor did I notice an open window. I came back about two hours later to feed everybody, the room was cold. One glider was dead, two were near dead and could not be saved. I tried for twenty hours to save the two premature joeys feeding every 20 minutes from one of the deceased gliders, they were around three weeks in pouch- about the length of a quarter.
I can not stress how important it is to make sure the windows are closed and the room is at the right temperature, they can turn for the worse so quickly. I was lucky that I did not lose all of my gliders, four survived. I'd like to specially mention Tracy for her support during this difficult time.
I live in Seattle, the outside temperature that night was 35-40 F degrees.
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Re: Cautionary- winter
[Re: steph323]
#1315865
12/30/12 10:26 PM
12/30/12 10:26 PM
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 321 New Jersey
JessChi
Glider Lover
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Glider Lover
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 321
New Jersey
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I am so sorry about your babies Glide free little ones!
Macchiato/Ato R.I.P Magdalena, Lady Bug, and Loki <3
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Re: Cautionary- winter
[Re: steph323]
#1315868
12/30/12 10:41 PM
12/30/12 10:41 PM
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 928 Concord, NH
cathy1229
Glider Guardian
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Glider Guardian
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 928
Concord, NH
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I am so sorry about your babies.
Cathy
Wife to a very special man &
Proud Mommy of: 1 aussie/bordercollie/husky/plotthound Wimpy 1 Sun Conure Cisco 3 Amazing fuzzbutts Akiah (my little princess) & her brother Acoose,Princess 'Tudie, and Tochee
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Re: Cautionary- winter
[Re: steph323]
#1315888
12/30/12 11:48 PM
12/30/12 11:48 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 227 Denver, CO
TarynD
Glider Explorer
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Glider Explorer
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 227
Denver, CO
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I am so sorry for your loss.
Taryn Kona & Kidani
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Re: Cautionary- winter
[Re: steph323]
#1315916
12/31/12 12:59 AM
12/31/12 12:59 AM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,979 Wisconsin
Feather
Administrator
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Administrator
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,979
Wisconsin
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I am very sorry for your loss. Glide Free Little Angels
Kimberley Feathers-Sweetie, Mister Peanut & Big Mack Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the
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Re: Cautionary- winter
[Re: steph323]
#1315944
12/31/12 08:03 AM
12/31/12 08:03 AM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,968 Northeast Indiana
minkasmom
Serious Glideritis
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Serious Glideritis
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,968
Northeast Indiana
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My heart aches over your loss. It's SO IMPORTANT to make "one more check" over everything before you call it a night...noses counted, doors, windows, and dishes all checked: everything needs to be looked over again just because.
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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Re: Cautionary- winter
[Re: steph323]
#1315983
12/31/12 12:39 PM
12/31/12 12:39 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 13,748 Vincennes, IN, USA
suggiemom1980
Glideritis Anonymous
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Glideritis Anonymous
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 13,748
Vincennes, IN, USA
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Thank you for this sad but needed reminder. Your babies did not die in vain. Because of your experience, I, and many, many others, will be extra careful about checking windows and temperatures. Thank you for sharing, to help others, during this very tragic time. I am so sorry for the loss of your babies.
Connie 812-890-9734, 24/7 Emergencies/Joey issues SmallWorldSuggies"The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward" "Glide free Silly "Ozball" Ozzie. You left us 11/21/12..way too soon. You're forever loved, remembered, missed."
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Re: Cautionary- winter
[Re: suggiemom1980]
#1316011
12/31/12 03:14 PM
12/31/12 03:14 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,408 Merriam KS
Dani4Hedgies
Glider Slave
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Glider Slave
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,408
Merriam KS
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I'm so sorry to hear about your babies and as Connie said thank you so much for posting your story and reminding everyone to do double check.
Thanks to your reminder I connected my husband and outlined for him what to do if the weather we are currently having does indeed go to a Blizzard and I'm not able to get home tonight. Before he leaves (he works Nights our son is spending the night at a friend's) he will move the gliders, gerbils, and gp into the basement with our gas fireplace going just in case during the night if we lose power they will not get cold.
Thank you again and may the memories of your babies always stay strong in your heart.
Dani Marshall(816)377-4443 Slave to Patrick my Human Son And in service too Queen Jem Drop & King Stripes, New Prince Cristal looking for his Princess/Queen In Memory too Addie,Igor,Heangel,Bashful,Doubledip,Sparky,Misty, King Badger, Badger Jr.,Queen Seabee, Princess Willow.
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Re: Cautionary- winter
[Re: steph323]
#1316041
12/31/12 06:18 PM
12/31/12 06:18 PM
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,745 Butte, Mt. USA
lilangels
Glider Addict
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Glider Addict
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,745
Butte, Mt. USA
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My heart breaks for you. I am so so sorry for your loss.
Connie: soon to be wife to Harold, mom to 3 children, 2 precious kitties, and my treasured gliders.
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