A note about this blog:
Just how *do* you go about getting into the alpaca lifestyle when it seems near impossible due to lack of funds or lack of a farm? How on earth do you learn to care for these tranquil creatures once you get them home? This journal documents how we started from the ground up with next to no funds and no knowledge, and how, with the help of very supportive breeders and friends, it is possible to make a dream come true! Join me on this very honest and personal journey. ~Roo~

Sad news

Posted by roo on November 18th, 2009 — Posted in Dee Dee

Sad news, everyone… Dee passed away through the night. I just got off the phone, she’ll be transferred to a diagnostic lab for a complete necropsy to determine what the cause is.

It is so important in the field of camelids that information is shared and I hope that this will shed some light on neurological issues, their causes and their treatment.  Of course I will post the results as soon as I have them, those of you with alpacas of your own may learn something that may be very useful down the track.

I am so grateful for the overwhelming number of you who immediately flooded us with love, support, and financial aid with her vet bills by purchasing the bookmarks in my Etsy store.  I’d hoped, of course, for a happy ending, and that did not seem unrealistic when she became stable and her bloodwork showed improved in just a matter of days.  Unfortunately Dee, strong in spirit as she was, felt that this was too much.  I’ll update again as soon as I have some news.

7 Comments »

Comment by Dawn Riden

I’m so sorry, dear. It’s hard to lose a very special animal. I hope you got enough of our help to make it at least not financial burden as well. Lots of love is coming your way. . .

Posted on November 18, 2009 at 11:49 am

Comment by Zenasurialpacas

It is so sad to lose a friend and our alpacas become just that. Our condolences.

Posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:15 pm

Comment by PumpkinMama

So sorry to hear this sad news. Hugs.

Posted on November 18, 2009 at 1:12 pm

Comment by Dawn

I’m so sorry to hear this. I know losing such a special animal can be heartbreaking. Hopefully, with everyone’s donations, you won’t have the financial burden as well. Lots of love coming your way.

Posted on November 18, 2009 at 1:14 pm

Comment by Dani

Roo, I already sent my condolences on twitter but I wanted to say it here again more personally. I am so sorry for your loss, it has been a rough year for your herd and I hope that everyone is healthy and happy very soon. My heart is with you and your beautiful animals.

Posted on November 18, 2009 at 7:40 pm

Comment by Rolf Barbakken/Knapper Alpakka

So sorry to hear that. We were hoping she would pull through.

Our deepest condolences

Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Comment by Jessie

(((hug))) Will be sending you a longer email.

Posted on November 20, 2009 at 5:52 pm

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