In Reply to: Concers to those w/gliders who are thinking of "rescueing" more... and my "story" ( long post ) posted by CandiMI on May 28, 1999 at 17:16:07:

I can just about imagine how you are feeling right about now. It was really trying when Romeo was sick. I never really knew if he was going to get better or not. My emotions were running so high and low for days. In the end, I got some help from some on this board and others who helped me really pull through. They stood by my me day an night. Most listened and let me hash out my feelings. No matter how this turns out, you will have done everything in your power to save this little one, and you should feel proud of what you have accomplished. I too have wantedjust that one to love and to bond with, but now I have 4 with twins on the way. It may not be the ideal situation. Its not the one on one bonded situation. But it is still a rewarding one. I too spread my time between two sets of gliders and two prairie dogs. All of which need love and attention. They do get it. Some more than others. So the situation may not be exactly what I originally intented, but the rewards are well worth it. I still have this hope that some day I will get offspring from Romeo. He is my boy. I fought so hard to make him survive, I just want a piece of him too continue on. I may never get it. You will have to do some real soul searching and decide what is the best thing for you and your gliders. It may be to sell some off, or get them neutered. I don't think that you really want to seperate mom from her mate. there is a reason for all of this. You are doing splendly! Please feel free to email me or ICQ me if you just need a friend to talk to.

Good luck, you are in my thoughts as is your joey.

JO

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