Very Sad

WriterNick · 19-08-2011, 12:29 PM

Some of you may have heard of the tortoise Wilma Pie Thompson, owned by Naomi who has been on this site occasionally. Wilma was a very brave tortoise who had a severe kidney problem but had a pioneering operation to allow liquids to bypass its kidney through a tube. This operation allowed Wilma to lead a happy and full tort life for many years.
I and many others followed the 'adventures' and thoughts of Wilma via facebook, but she had recently had complications. Yesterday Wilma posted her last message to say that she was going to sleep so that she wouldn't be in any more pain and thanks to all of her lovely friends.
I know that it's ridiculous for a 40 year old man, but I am so very sad at this news. It has completely knocked my duck off as they say up here. The world seems a much duller and sadder place without this beautiful, braver little tort in it. God bless you, Wilma!

BeatBeat · 19-08-2011, 12:54 PM

Such sad news. God Bless Wilma.

Neddy · 19-08-2011, 12:57 PM

Awww how sad Nick..........

Thanks for letting us know R.I.P Wilma xx

emma_mcraf · 19-08-2011, 01:31 PM

That is sad news. RIP brave Wilma. x

porridge66 · 19-08-2011, 03:03 PM

It is not daft for a 40 year old man to be saddened by this news. You have obviously been following her story closely for a while now making her a part of your life and you have every right to be upset. All you can do is find comfort in the fact that she will no longer be in any pain and she will be on the rainbow bridge playing with all those that have gone before her, not just of her species but of every animal species. That is what comforts me when a pet of mine or of a close friend/ family member pass on
Its nice to hear that you have emotions anyway as many men wouldn't admit to it lol

Sarah xx

porridge66 · 19-08-2011, 03:05 PM

I just realised my reply to you was my 100th post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sarah xx

Marly · 19-08-2011, 04:22 PM

Wilma was a very special, brave and beautiful tortoise.

Like Nick, I have followed Wilma's life on Facebook, and I too was "knocked for six" by last nights very sad news.

Rest in Peace beautiful Wilma, without pain. I am so going to miss you ♥♥♥

Helen M · 19-08-2011, 04:32 PM

RIP Wilma

Helen xx

pagan queen · 19-08-2011, 05:41 PM

I remember reading all about Wilma, she was an inspiration. Go forward in peace sweet Wilma.

TortBabe · 19-08-2011, 06:00 PM

I cried my eyes out when I read the news Nick, so if you are silly then so am I. She really brightened up Facebook, her status updates often had me howling with laughter. Her owners will no doubt be gutted as will her many followers on Facebook be. RIP Wilma, I will miss you so

19-08-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
WriterNick Member Juvenile Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 956	Very Sad Some of you may have heard of the tortoise Wilma Pie Thompson, owned by Naomi who has been on this site occasionally. Wilma was a very brave tortoise who had a severe kidney problem but had a pioneering operation to allow liquids to bypass its kidney through a tube. This operation allowed Wilma to lead a happy and full tort life for many years. I and many others followed the 'adventures' and thoughts of Wilma via facebook, but she had recently had complications. Yesterday Wilma posted her last message to say that she was going to sleep so that she wouldn't be in any more pain and thanks to all of her lovely friends. I know that it's ridiculous for a 40 year old man, but I am so very sad at this news. It has completely knocked my duck off as they say up here. The world seems a much duller and sadder place without this beautiful, braver little tort in it. God bless you, Wilma!

19-08-2011, 12:54 PM	#2
BeatBeat Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Midlands, UK Posts: 616	Such sad news. God Bless Wilma. __________________ BeatBeat 0.2.0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri (Matilda & Maizie) 3.0.0 Shetland Sheepdogs (Bryan, Cali & Bubble)

19-08-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	That is sad news. RIP brave Wilma. x __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

19-08-2011, 03:03 PM	#5
porridge66 Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Posts: 116	It is not daft for a 40 year old man to be saddened by this news. You have obviously been following her story closely for a while now making her a part of your life and you have every right to be upset. All you can do is find comfort in the fact that she will no longer be in any pain and she will be on the rainbow bridge playing with all those that have gone before her, not just of her species but of every animal species. That is what comforts me when a pet of mine or of a close friend/ family member pass on Its nice to hear that you have emotions anyway as many men wouldn't admit to it lol Sarah xx __________________ www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Brock0

19-08-2011, 03:05 PM	#6
porridge66 Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Posts: 116	I just realised my reply to you was my 100th post!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sarah xx __________________ www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Brock0

19-08-2011, 12:57 PM	#3
Neddy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,456	Awww how sad Nick.......... Thanks for letting us know R.I.P Wilma xx

19-08-2011, 04:22 PM	#7
Marly Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 1,202	Wilma was a very special, brave and beautiful tortoise. Like Nick, I have followed Wilma's life on Facebook, and I too was "knocked for six" by last nights very sad news. Rest in Peace beautiful Wilma, without pain. I am so going to miss you ♥♥♥ __________________

19-08-2011, 04:32 PM	#8
Helen M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,362	RIP Wilma Helen xx

19-08-2011, 05:41 PM	#9
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	I remember reading all about Wilma, she was an inspiration. Go forward in peace sweet Wilma. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband

19-08-2011, 06:00 PM	#10
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	I cried my eyes out when I read the news Nick, so if you are silly then so am I. She really brightened up Facebook, her status updates often had me howling with laughter. Her owners will no doubt be gutted as will her many followers on Facebook be. RIP Wilma, I will miss you so __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

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