My Peek-a-boo Sugar Glider

My sugar glider passed away today on 5/23/2008 for unknown reasons... a heart wrenching moment for me as he laid lifeless on on my palm... i buried him in my flower garden in the mountains with candlelight vigil.

I named him Xiaomi (Chinese for "little honey"), and raised him from the time he was just a baby fur ball... Xiaomi was a spoiled brat at times, but always playfully active in an adorable way... if there was a spot he wanted to explore but couldn't, he would insist on going back eventually to satisfy his curiosity... the little fella was always in a competitive mood to play "who's quicker?" with me by wrestling with my fingers... Xiaomi also had an affinity for jumping and climbing onto my shoulders as his high lookout post.

Xiaomi was my loyal and affectionate friend for nearly two years... he brought me unconditional friendship, love, and happiness.

The night before Xiaomi left me, he was jumping on my shoulder and napping inside the hood of my sweatshirt... as usual, he tried to snuggle against my palm, signaling me to hold him against my stomach with one hand while gently massaging him with the other... he would stare blankly at me with his big round eyes as I embraced him... his eyelids slowly closed in the most peaceful way, completely entrusting himself to me as he transcended into his own utopian dream...

that was my final and everlasting memory of being with Xiaomi while he was still alive... my beloved friend will be sorely missed...


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thank you all for the hundreds of warm comments...

for those thinking of taking on the responsibility of raising these exotic sugar gliders, it is highly recommended to buy a pair or more... when you're off to work/school, or sleeping during their playful nocturnal hours, at least they have another furry companion to keep company... unlike normal pets, like dogs and cats, these adorable suggies easily get lonely by themselves.

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[Syko7s]

See video: "Awww"

See description: "And there goes the soul, as I die inside..."

[Nick kk]

PEOPLE PLEASE LIKE THIS COMMMENT I NEED 100 AND MY PARENTS GET ME A SUGAR GLIDER PLEASE LIKE!!!!!1

[CyX SenZe]

we tried lol did you get one??

[tootpuddles]

Exactly what I thought. I have not gotten a sugar glider yet, but I have been avidly researching them for a year now and am just waiting for the right time to get one. It should not be taken lightly.

[graleh]

this is the cutest suggie I have seen!!!!!! <3

[ryderkirisameful]

ba de da ba duba daba want one!!

[Keerstin Larsen]

So sad

[rebecca kindy]

i love it



[Omega08082]

I got two yesterday so excited! Their sleeping now, a boy and a girl 8 weeks so little and cute.

[bloodredeyes666]

If you and your parents are relying on something as arbitrary as YouTube likes to decide whether or not to get a living, breathing thing that will live for 10-15 years, please do us all a favor and don't get one at all.

[sydney porter]

COME ON PEOPLE LIKE HIS THING HE GETS SURGAR GLIDER

[BreBreBear101]

I want one :(