In Reply to: Re: Please do not put her to sleep! posted by Ellen on June 21, 2000 at 14:57:39:

Ellen,
Believe it or not, I do understand you passion about these lil guys. I also agree with you that putting an animal to sleep is not an option. Julie was just asking for help, that's all. I hope she doesn't put her girl down either and I really don't think she will. Even though your point was hidden in all of that passion, the point has been taken.
Just because we disagree isn't a reason for any of us to stop posting. We just need to find a kinder way to express ourselves at times I guess. At least I do. Don't leave. I respect your opinions as do others.

: : This really sets me on fire. If you can't or wont work with the glieder and try and understand her then why kill her. God forbid the 3 children that I raised could at times be put into that catagory. It doesnt seem you have sone much reasech. YOu should and you should listen to the responses yo have gotten. You have offers of homes for her and a new diet that is far better than Brisky's that could help her. I had a little girl glider near death 3 weeks ago and Bourbon worked with me on getting her well. SHe is now gone from 62gm to 80gm. It took work and love.
: : Anamils are at OUR disposal. If we get tired of them then give them away or kill them. Can't do that with humans can we? That is totally unfair that anyone should even consider doing what you are talking about becasue she has a problem that I bet could be fixed if she had love and patience the RIGHT diet and trust.
: : I hope you do the right thing and if not I hope you can live with your self afterwards

: My post was taking as being harsh. Well sorry. I was and would like her to listen to the solutions that are offered to her and her glider. There are so many animals that are put down or neclected due to the lack of time being given to them or for them. Why have one if you can't care for it?As I am new to this board as far as posting I say I am sorry if my words did damange to anyone. The people that know me know I don't mean to do that. But for the sake of gliders and the continued growth of research of them we should try everything that we can to help them.
: After reading her follow up to my post she said she didnt have time due to work and other responsiblilitys.
: Sorry folks, maybe I don't belong here.
: I love to read the post and answers but I don't think my way is the way of most of you. Thanks for the support of the ones that know me and to the ones that don't I am sorry I don't know you. This post cut me to the quick. And I don't mean what you all said about my harshness. But the idea of putting a glider down because of the reasons stated.

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