Monday, August 23, 2010

GOODBYE, GEORGE

We had our red-eyed tree frog, George for over 4 years and he was probably about 6 year's old.  A pretty good age for a RETF in captivity.  He was a great model and a beautiful pet (although not the kind you could hold in your lap and pet often). 

George had been suffering from a skin condition for a few months and it wasn't getting better, no matter what Jerry did for him.  In the last few days, he stopped eating and seemed very swollen. 

We found him on his cage floor yesterday evening.




Goodbye, George.  You sure were a beautiful little guy. 

10 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 23, 2010 at 12:16:00 PM EDT

    God's creatures, great and small are wonderful and so is your story. Little friends that come across our paths, like George will always be treasured memories. Thanks for sharing your "George" with us.

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  2. Cathy GatlandAugust 23, 2010 at 1:55:00 PM EDT

    Oh, George, RIP dear and beautiful little frog.

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  3. Teresa Palomar LoisAugust 23, 2010 at 5:03:00 PM EDT

    :(

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  4. Christiane KingsleyAugust 23, 2010 at 5:07:00 PM EDT

    I am sorry to hear the news about George. I am sure you will miss him.

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  5. Vicki GreeneAugust 23, 2010 at 5:15:00 PM EDT

    Your pictures of George always gave me a smile. I will miss seeing George.

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  6. Deb LégerAugust 23, 2010 at 7:56:00 PM EDT

    Hi Rhonda,

    Even though I don't like frogs, George was a cutie. I'm sorry you and Jerry have lost him.

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  7. RH CarpenterAugust 23, 2010 at 10:19:00 PM EDT

    Thanks, Linda, for stopping by and commenting. Our pets never outlive us - especially one who would be old at 10 years.

    Thanks so Cathy, Teresa, Christiane, Vicki, and Deb, for your comments today. Deb, I know your aversion to frogs (although I can't figure that out! ha ha), so I'm really touched that you commented. Thanks!

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  8. debwardartAugust 24, 2010 at 11:15:00 AM EDT

    So sorry to hear about George - give my sympathy to Jerry.

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  9. RH CarpenterAugust 24, 2010 at 11:23:00 AM EDT

    Thanks, Deb. I'll tell him.

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  10. Lisa WalshAugust 28, 2010 at 7:44:00 AM EDT

    Oh Rhonda, I'm so sorry about George. I'm sure he had everything his little froggy heart desired. You and Jerry have my sympathies.

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