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Post Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:56 pm   

He's asleep now it's 10P.M. here so i'll see how he is in the morning.
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:57 am   

Oh, God. I hope he makes it. Please tell us what happens.
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:24 am   

Yes keep us informed
Did u make an opointment?
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:43 am   

Well, I talked with the vet & he said the best thing to do was to just let him pass peacefully. He barely moves when you touch one of his legs & he won't open his eyes. :cry:
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:37 am   

Yea, with injuries like that he's probably got massive internal damage. Poor guy. :( It's nice of you to take him in and give him a quiet safe place to go.
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:36 pm   

He must be in alot of pain, your his hero =), what are you planning to do when he gets better
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:35 pm   

If he's wildlife and you brought him to a vet, they could put him out of his misery rather than just let him lie in what sounds like pain until he goes on his own...
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:35 pm   

Aww, I'm so sorry to hear about the turtle. It's such a shame to see turtles who have met with cars...cheers to you for giving him a peaceful place to rest. Even though it's looking grim for him, I pray for him to pull through.
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:37 pm   

yea i agree that kind of injuries must of really damages things internally. they should really put him out of his misery like Marisa said because it must be very painful.
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:52 pm   

maybe they should put him down so he doesn't suffer anymore. poor thing. you did all you could.
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 11:10 am   

Well, He's out of his misery. I went to check on him when I got up & I could tell he was gone. We buried him in a deep hole so nothing could dig him up behind our house. :cry:
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:19 pm   

Aww, what a sad ending. How kind of you to give him a peaceful place to pass on. You really went above and beyond for the poor guy.
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:43 pm   

That was really nice of you to take care of him even though there wasn't much that could be done.
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 1:56 pm   

What a sad story. You were very kind provide him some peace and quiet for his end.
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Post Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:00 am   

Wow, best of luck with him & keep us posted. Wow.
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