Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS.  SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED.  We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best. 

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time. 

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about?  Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately!  Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES 

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet.  It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

Forum RAINBOW BRIDGE My Dear Shimmer Has His Angel(fish) Wings Now

Viewing 14 reply threads
  • Author
    Messages

    • MimzMum
      Participant
      8029 posts Send Private Message

        It would seem that the Methuselah of goldfish had to come to his end at last.

        I’d posted in the Lounge last night, hoping to find my other forum friends who have fishies for help because he had been listless for a few days, and last night I noticed red streaks and blotches on him and he was obviously having trouble breathing, laying on his side at the tank bottom. I cleared his water and put some ich treatment in when I noticed white spots appearing on him, but I guess I was too late or incorrect with my treatment…I couldn’t tell if it was actually this illness, or if he was ammonia/nitrite poisoned or had the bends. (These were some of the conclusions I came to upon reading the online fish forums.)

        He survived the night, before Mizmy went in to the vet this morning he was still fighting for breath. But by the time my husband had returned from town with the supplies we were going to use to try to help him, he was gone.

        We’ve buried him in the back yard with all our other lost pets. This will be the second of my son’s animals I’ve had to lay to rest within the space of six months.

        People will say, so what, he was just a fish? No, he was more than that. He was a miracle; going from being a feeder almost 15 years ago to the angelic creature that glided by on his gossamer wings in his own private universe across from my computer table. There is no way you can be irritable when you see that silent dance in motion. It is so soothing.

        I will miss him. Worst of all, I wish I had known death was hovering so close nearby, so I could’ve eased his pain and suffering a little quicker. But I had so hoped he would rally as he has so many times before.

        Goodbye Shims. Our dear Mr. Fishy. You will be missed, and never forgotten.

        I’ll have to find and post his pictures later. They are hiding from me.


      • Monkeybun
        Participant
        10479 posts Send Private Message

          *hugs from M&M*

          Sorry about the loss of your fishfish, even though he was a fish, they still wiggle into our hearts dont they?


        • kralspace
          Participant
          2663 posts Send Private Message

            MM, I posted in your other thread too, I’m so sorry about Shimmer, I can’t believe he was 15 years old, that’s fantastic, what a wonderful life he had watching you on your computer. We love our pets, be they fin, feather or fur. Swim free Mr. Shim

            ((((hugs to your family, especially your son))))

            Kathy


          • Sarita
            Participant
            18851 posts Send Private Message

              That is long time. I’m sure you will miss his peaceful existence. I know nothing about fish other than I think they are beautiful and alot of work to care for.

              Hugs to you and your family Mimz and may Shimmer swim across the rainbow bridge and be whole again. I love that name for an angel fish too – Shimmer, really beautiful.


            • LittlePuffyTail
              Moderator
              18092 posts Send Private Message

                Sorry to hear about your Shimmer. What a great life he had though, 15 years with a great family like yours.


              • Binkles
                Participant
                823 posts Send Private Message

                  Mimz, this has been a hard year for you. ): My prayers are with you.

                  15 -THAT’S amazing. I was six years old when you got that fish, Mimz.


                • Lintini
                  Participant
                  3329 posts Send Private Message

                    Mimz I am sorry to hear about the passing of Shims. Fish are fantastic and absolutely fascinating. 15 years old is a great age, most people cannot accomplish that. I know he is swimming still in his own private universe and is very peaceful and happy there. Hugs to you from me and the buns. *hug*


                  • Karla
                    Participant
                    1624 posts Send Private Message

                      Happy swimming, Shims. Sounds like he has been well taken care off to get that old. You sound like such a caring family.


                    • MimzMum
                      Participant
                      8029 posts Send Private Message

                        Thanks so much for your well wishes everyone. Yeah, it’s been weird, I kept waking up all night (besides watching Mimzy like a hawk) wondering why I didn’t hear his bubbler going. That’s hard to deal with. And the big pit in the entertainment center where his tank used to be.
                        No more fish for me. Too hard to keep them going.


                      • BinkyBunny
                        Moderator
                        8776 posts Send Private Message

                          Awe…I’m sorry about Shimmer, but I don’t doubt he had the best 15 years a fish could ever had.


                        • RabbitPam
                          Moderator
                          11002 posts Send Private Message

                            I’m glad you posted here, too. I almost moved your other post about Shimmer, but decided not to make it confusing for you.
                            If you do find the pix, I’d love to see Shimmer.


                          • Beka27
                            Participant
                            16016 posts Send Private Message

                              Hugs Mimz!

                              (((Shimmer…)))


                            • KytKattin
                              Participant
                              1195 posts Send Private Message

                                Wow, you did such a great job with him! My mom recently lost her koi fish of about 13 years. It was really hard. They might be ‘just fish’, but everyone here knows that they aren’t, just like rabbits aren’t ‘just rabbits’. They are unique individuals that find a special place in our homes and hearts.


                              • lashkay
                                Participant
                                1548 posts Send Private Message

                                  15 years makes for a deep bond with our finned friends who give us so much enjoyment. You have the comfort of knowing you did a wonderful job of caring for him and I’m sure he felt very comfortable and cared for in his tank to have stayed so long. Shimmer is a beautiful name. Please post pictures. Prayers and thoughts are with you as you grieve for him. I hope your memories of his lengthy life with you providing you beauty and enjoyment as he glided around his tank, brings you comfort quickly.


                                • Kokaneeandkahlua
                                  Participant
                                  12067 posts Send Private Message

                                    ******HUGS********

                                    Awww Mimz I’m so sorry The losses recently are so devastating. I hope you and your family are recovering well. What a beloved fish he must have been, to have a grave instead of the alternative. I know-he was loved and well cared for and lived the ‘high life’ in your household. What more could he ask for? Nothing-I’m sure of it. ***HUGS***

                                Viewing 14 reply threads
                                • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.

                                Forum RAINBOW BRIDGE My Dear Shimmer Has His Angel(fish) Wings Now