Grieving my yearling

[Mollie McFarland]

My baby, Nebuchadnezzar, died in an accident this weekend. He just turned a year old. I was sitting on my lawn while he grazed on Saturday and he strayed into my driveway. I didn't realize that my fiancé was about to back out in his car. Nebuchadnezzar and I were in his blind spot because we were obscured by a bush and so close to the ground. I was by his side when it happened, but too slow to stop the car. He was gone in an instant. I'm overcome with guilt and grief. I can't believe I let this happen. I've been careful to research husbandry and doing my best to bring him up to be a healthy, happy life-long companion. I just wanted to share my guilt and sorrow with fellow tortoise keepers. I want to do something to help other tortoises and honor my baby's memories. Please, love on your shelled family members for me today. I am so sad.

 

[Razan]

So sorry to hear about the sad accident that happened. It must have been awful being right there and not able to stop it. We know you loved your Nebuchadnezzar and will miss him.

 

[wellington]

So very sorry. That's an awful thing to have too see.

 

[Tom]

My baby, Nebuchadnezzar, died in an accident this weekend. He just turned a year old. I was sitting on my lawn while he grazed on Saturday and he strayed into my driveway. I didn't realize that my fiancé was about to back out in his car. Nebuchadnezzar and I were in his blind spot because we were obscured by a bush and so close to the ground. I was by his side when it happened, but too slow to stop the car. He was gone in an instant. I'm overcome with guilt and grief. I can't believe I let this happen. I've been careful to research husbandry and doing my best to bring him up to be a healthy, happy life-long companion. I just wanted to share my guilt and sorrow with fellow tortoise keepers. I want to do something to help other tortoises and honor my baby's memories. Please, love on your shelled family members for me today. I am so sad.

I'm very sorry this happened. I tell everyone to keep their tortoise in an enclosure and most people argue with me, telling them how carefully they watch and that nothing is going to happen… until it does.

I linked this info to you in your intro post. I guess you didn't read it…
Its right here: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
Number 13.

I will use this post as a reference when people argue about this. At least this might help save someone else's tortoise.

 

[dmmj]

sorry to hear about that please accept my condolences

 

[Bogie=babyDINO]

I'm always sorry to hear about this. Thank you for sharing your story. Maybe you will help owners be more aware and protect their babies.

 

[Big Charlie]

I'm so very sorry.

 

[surfergirl]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[JoesMum]

Electronic hugs over the Internet. You must be devastated. So sorry for you.

 

[Pearly]

My deepest condolences!❤️ These things unfortunately happen. My very dear friend killed one of her baby goats while backing out her car leaving for work, and couple of years ago a father did this same thing with his 2 yr old toddler son (think that was in Georgia). Horrible, tragic accidents do happen. My heart is very sad for you and I hope you start healing soon

 

[Jodie]

I am so sorry. How awful for you.

 

[Speedy-1]

Sorry to hear of this !

 

[ZEROPILOT]

That's rough. Very sorry for the loss.

 

[CMRRA13]

Sorry for your loss.