wild garter found out in freezing weather

[garter newbie]

Sorry for the delay in updating everyone... unfortunately all my efforts were to no avail. My little guy/girl didn't make it through Saturday night. I guess, as originally suspected, it was terminally ill from the get go. I can't thank you all enough for your advice and support through it all. I wish things would have turned out differently but I'm still glad I tried. It was a good life lesson for the boys as well. Thank you again.

[snakehill]

So sorry! You did everything you could!

[infernalis]

Sorry for the delay in updating everyone... unfortunately all my efforts were to no avail. My little guy/girl didn't make it through Saturday night. I guess, as originally suspected, it was terminally ill from the get go. I can't thank you all enough for your advice and support through it all. I wish things would have turned out differently but I'm still glad I tried. It was a good life lesson for the boys as well. Thank you again.

My condolences, you did all you could and for that I salute you.

[chris-uk]

Unfortunately I think that most of us expected this outcome, despite hoping it would turn out OK. It's great that you did what you could and gave him a chance.
I hope there's a positive in it if the life lesson for your boys has kindled an interest in garters?

[dieselbaby]

Im so sorry you lost this lil one. RIP. You did what you could, and at least he didnt die cold and alone. Thank you for caring.

[EasternGirl]

I am so sorry for your loss...my little guy didn't make it either...it's tough when you try to get them back to health and they don't make it. But you tried, and like the others said, he didn't die cold and alone because of you and your children. That means a lot. Rest in peace little guy...

[garter newbie]

Thanks for making me feel better I have to admit, the thought entered my mind that maybe I should have just let nature take it's course and let him be... like I just prolonged his suffering, especially the times I would watch him flailing around obviously in pain. But you are all right, at least he wasn't alone and saw someone cared and tried to help him. Marnie - sorry to hear about your guy not making it either

[EasternGirl]

Thanks. No...I'm sure we did the right thing taking the little guys in...they had someone who cared in the end...they were loved and kept warm and comforted.

[kibakiba]

That's the most they could ever ask for.

[katach]

Sorry for your loss. You did the best you could for the little one. I hope you will consider a garter as a pet again.