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wemple2 03-20-2014 07:14 PM
I know every different local has their own dangers...but to hear these toads were brought here on purpose is disturbing. The danger seems to far out-weigh any benefits.

MauiGirl 03-20-2014 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Verbena (Post 4409151)
I read a lot about this toad after you wrote about this. He is a few ways of getting rid of them

Trap and Eliminate Bufo Marinus Toads | For The Love of My Dogs


I am sorry that this happen and I hope that everyone takes notice and learns from this tragedy. I hugged Galen a little closer. I also send lots of hugs and puppy kisses to you and your pack during this sad time.
Oh yeh, I read that too. I took the least humane way of killing the toad.... pouring bleach in the bucket. Can't imagine anyone actually numbing one and putting it in their freezer for 3 days, can you?

Thanks for your support, we are still somewhat in shock and adjusting day by day, but we will feel better again eventually.

MauiGirl 03-20-2014 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkiefan_ (Post 4409169)
I think bufo and toad are redundant; I think bufo just means toad. But everything about Sandy's description screams bufo marinus. Huge toad, big poison glands, and then the location. I remember as a kid in school learning about the super toxic toads in the Amazon that were used to poison arrow-heads and such, and then come to find out that exact toad is in the US. :(
It definitely was, as it had those long ridges/glands behind it's ears where the poison is expelled. I looked it over pretty well in the bucket after it was dead and was going to take a picture, but it grossed me out. I hate that killer thing! But it looks just like the pictures in articles.

At least there is one less killer in my yard tonight, and that is a good thing.

kjc 03-20-2014 07:54 PM
I used to work with Poison Dart Frogs at the National Aquarium. Once they lived here for a month they were no longer toxic. Their toxin came from the poisonous ants that were their diet in their natural habitat. Don't think it's the same with these toads, wish it was.

There's also a Bufo toad native to Maryland, but it's much less toxic, but I guess it depends on the size of the dog or cat too, as to how much damage can occur.

A lot of mistakes were made in the 30's and 40's with transporting and introducing non native species where they weren't meant to be. That's part of why the oyster population has been destroyed in the Chesapeake Bay.

Maximo 03-22-2014 04:52 PM
Glad to hear you caught the toad.

Continuing to pray for you and your girls. Thinking especially of Tiki, who lost her primary playmate. Having only 2 myself, I worry about the day that one will have to adjust to life without the other.

theporkieyorkie 03-22-2014 05:51 PM
I am just catching this and I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of one of your little ones.

Wow...I'd heard of the Cane toads, but never the Bufo until just now, but when I googled just the name of the toad, there were tons of links to articles about dogs getting poisoned. Yet one more invasive species problem...and it sounds like its a big problem in terms of other animals. We've got such little guys to begin with. I am sure they don't stand a chance against these nasty toads!!

wemple2 03-22-2014 05:59 PM
Hugs Sandy, I know you're still hurting.

MauiGirl 03-22-2014 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 4409933)
Glad to hear you caught the toad.

Continuing to pray for you and your girls. Thinking especially of Tiki, who lost her primary playmate. Having only 2 myself, I worry about the day that one will have to adjust to life without the other.
Tiki was just 3 months older than Meika, so a natural pair. The other 2 little sisters came along a year later and of course have never been apart since birth. They are not as adventurous as Tiki & Meika, but I hope they will get closer to Tiki. Meika got along with all 3 perfectly well, she loved everybody.

Having 3 is sort of an odd number, but I am going to resist getting another for a while.

MauiGirl 03-22-2014 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by wemple2 (Post 4409961)
Hugs Sandy, I know you're still hurting.
Thanks Kathy. It has been hard, but I am gradually working my way out of the dark hole of sadness. My other 3 furgirls are a great comfort, and loving all the extra cuddling and kissin these days.

yorkietalkjilly 03-27-2014 04:59 PM
Just checking on you, Sandy, and hope that you are doing a little better. Kiss those 3 furries and hold them close! We're thinking of you. ♥

MauiGirl 03-28-2014 12:51 AM
Thanks for thinking of us Jeanie. The 3 pups and I are doing ok, adjusting to our loss day by day. Most days are ok, and others not so much when miss our silly Meika. Thank God I still have the 3, or I would really be lost.

kjc 03-28-2014 04:17 AM
Hi. You are never far from my thoughts and prayers.... Hugs, Kathy

tutters 03-28-2014 08:04 AM
I'm so very, very sorry. I had to put my 16 year old Jake to sleep Wednesday, and I am so sad I can barely function. Your baby had a wonderful Mom, and I am so sorry for this accident. Meika and Jake are racing each other at Rainbow Bridge, aren't they?

MauiGirl 03-30-2014 09:44 PM
3 weeks
 
It has only been 3 weeks, and I'm still missing my lil smiley face girl. I hope to get her ashes back soon have a memorial of some sort made.

We are adjusting, and Tiki has become my closest companion and play buddy. Her 6th birthday was 3 days ago, and I took her on a beach walk. She did so good we did it again today, and will make it a regular thing.

Still healing one day at a time.

Maximo 03-31-2014 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MauiGirl (Post 4414323)
It has only been 3 weeks, and I'm still missing my lil smiley face girl. I hope to get her ashes back soon have a memorial of some sort made.

We are adjusting, and Tiki has become my closest companion and play buddy. Her 6th birthday was 3 days ago, and I took her on a beach walk. She did so good we did it again today, and will make it a regular thing.

Still healing one day at a time.
I am happy to hear that you and Tiki enjoyed your beach walk and that you are helping each other adjust. You remain in my prayers for comfort.

Verbena 03-31-2014 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MauiGirl (Post 4414323)
It has only been 3 weeks, and I'm still missing my lil smiley face girl. I hope to get her ashes back soon have a memorial of some sort made.

We are adjusting, and Tiki has become my closest companion and play buddy. Her 6th birthday was 3 days ago, and I took her on a beach walk. She did so good we did it again today, and will make it a regular thing.

Still healing one day at a time.
Thinking of you. I am glad the beach walk did some good. Sending hugs and puppy kisses

Buster Brown 03-31-2014 03:01 PM
So glad you and Tiki are finding comfort in each other and spending time on beach walks together. Happy 6th birthday sweet Tiki! I would think just being surrounded by the beauty I have seen in your photographs would have a calming effect. Sending comfort.

lisaly 03-31-2014 03:26 PM
Sandy, each day I pray for you to heal from your tragic loss, that a feeling of safety returns to you, and that you always feel Meika's love and remember her with the smiles of joy and love she brought to you. I'm so glad that you are able to spend such precious moments with Tiki. Together you can help each other heal.

wemple2 03-31-2014 08:23 PM
The healing process seems endless. I think about you and Meika all the time...and it still breaks my heart. But I know you will get to a point, when you will think about her and smile...there will be no more tears or unhappiness. She brought you such joy in her short life, just remember her fondly...that's exactly what she would want.

Breny 03-31-2014 10:10 PM
I'm sorry for just seeing this :( My heart breaks for you and I'm so very very sorry. Hugs to you and your girls.

MauiGirl 03-31-2014 11:42 PM
Sweet friends, thank you for warming my heart and lifting my spirits over and over again. Meika was a special girl, and will be missed forever. I was happy to be her Mom , and will hold her memories close always.

tutters 04-01-2014 05:28 AM
I'm so glad you have other furbabies to help console you. I am so thankful I have little Kiri who is now getting more walks than she thought possible. :-)

yorkiefan_ 04-01-2014 06:46 PM
So how is Tiki doing now, Sandy?

MauiGirl 04-02-2014 11:02 PM
Tiki is doing ok. I think she enjoys the extra attention and walks, as I certainly do. She goes out to the lookout place in the back yard where she and Meika used to bark at turtles, and surfers and whatever moved. She lets out a couple little barks, then comes back inside. It is much quieter. Meika would carry on a lot longer.

All 3 have been sporadic with their eating, and I'm trying to get them back on a normal schedule of finishing their food when I put it down like they used to. Some days they just let it sit there all day. I've resorted to putting a little home cooked chicken and rice on top of their kibble, and they do go for that.

Juliealfies mum 04-03-2014 01:19 AM
We think about you every day and hope day by day it gets better for you and your little fur kids , it's a long slow process and every day will bring you memories sad and sweet of your little Meika.
Keeping yourself busy on walks and will be helping, take care Julie xx

MauiGirl 04-03-2014 09:12 AM
I got the call that Meika's ashes are ready so will drive to the other side of the island to pick them up today.

Can't wait to bring her home. I think it does help a bit with closure.

I so miss her smile, and her funny furry presence in my life.

mimimomo 04-03-2014 09:20 AM
Thinking of you Sandy & your beautiful girls.:hug:

yorkietalkjilly 04-03-2014 09:54 AM
So sorry but hopefully today will be another step in the process though I imagine it will be heartbreaking several times today from driving into that place's driveway, walking in and seeing her container to the trip home and even the decision where to place her - it's going to be a day full of emotions. Take the drive easy both ways and try to get some rest afterward as this is going to be very tough experience and you'll probably feel wrung out when done.

Cherie6446 04-03-2014 11:50 AM
What Jeanie said is so true. It will be an emotional day. Sadness and happiness to have your precious baby home with you. Our Gina sits on the fireplace mantle along with a favorite picture. I look at it everyday and remember what a perfect little girl she was and how much we loved her. Thinking of you today.

yorkiefan_ 04-03-2014 11:54 AM
It's good that you'll finally have her back. Being able to see Minnie every day (I buried her in a place visible from all the back windows and often went to sit at her grave) really helped me.


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