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| BUCKO |
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| June 1,
1991 - March 2, 2001 |
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 On March the 2nd, 2001, we lost a friend who was greatly admired
and cherished. Bucko was in the prime of his life, healthy and robust, so his death
came as a complete shock to all of us. He died from a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot
which can form from something as minor as a bruise. The clot travels through the
bloodstream and eventually enters the lungs, causing death. There are no symptoms until it
is too late.
Early one morning Bucko was found to have labored breathing and he appeared to be in pain.
He was rushed to the vet where he was examined and received pain medication. Fortunately,
the medication put him to sleep. He passed away a few hours later without ever waking.
Bucko was a charming bat who educated thousands of adults and children during his all too
brief seven years with us. It was a true joy to watch his ever amazing antics. No one that
personally met Bucko could ever mention him again without smiling. We hope that the
pictures below will convey how truly special he was. |
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Bucko loved to attack kiwi fruit... |
Then clean up after the kill |
He even understood the importance of
brushing
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He loved to play with his
"apple-bell" |
Nothing was off limits - he investigated
everything. |
Bucko was dearly loved by
adults and children alike.
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