Here it is a week later and I too am still crying over little flower. It broke my heart to watch the episode. I thought the commercials leading up to the episode that told of her death was possibly going to be just exaggerated by the network and nothing bad would actually happen but when i watched it was like a death in the family. I know I am such a "pansy" anyway but this has just broken my heart and i cant help but feel sorry for zaphod. I am beginning to be just as attached to Mitch. He is my new favorite now. When the show called her the "favorite rose" it was just like the death of princess Di. And here I sit, tears streaming down my cheeks as I write this. I hope rocketdog will follow in her mothers footsteps and capture our hearts just as little flower did.

wow -- This one took me totally by surprise. I know Flower lived to a good age for meerkats, but had really hoped that when her time came, it would be peaceful. She obviously suffered, & the shots of her after she was bitten were almost too much to watch. But she's at rest now, & it was good to see her spare little Axel's life after Mitch rescued him. RocketDog seems to be off to a good start following in her mom's footsteps--------it's Zaphod I really feel for now. Thanks everyone, for banding together and showing that it's OK to cry for a brave little animal we'd never even met.

ALL OF YOU READING THIS REMEMBER FLOWER IS NOT REPLACED FROM TAKING CARE OF THE WISKERS SHE IS STILL TAKING CARE OF THEM IN HEAVEN I KNOW I SOUND WEIRED BUT SHE'S TAKING CARE OF LEN SQIGGY SHAKESPEAR HER BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND MOST OF ALL SHE'S WITH HER MOM/HOLLY AGAINBE HAPPY FOR HER

I am its so sad. It seemed like flower made it through everything. But she will always be ramembered as a good leader. (sniff)

We are crying we sad. We love Flower and wished she was our own. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Flower was a beloved mother and she was
a mentor for all meerkat lovers.

i know this post is supposed to be about flower but can anyone tell me what has happened to mozart. she is still in the opening credits of the new show. somehow i lost touch with where she went. my email address is the same as my screenname here with aol. please respond if you know, thanks,
sandy

when i saw the episode where flower died I went to sleep so i could believ it was just a dream.

yes... still crying, and i will always be... i missed our lovely flower so much!!!

Yes, it is very hard with Flower no longer here. I am still in shock over her death. It is so unfair. I understand that it is nature's way, but that does not make it any easier. I just never thought of her being killed, because she was so tough. There will never be another meerkat like Flower.

I'm wondering if the name of this tread shoud be has anyone stopped crying? In my area Meerkat Manor has been coming on about every 4 hours and of course I watch it and I'm back to square one every time.Maybe I'm trying to hang on to Flower for just a little longer-I can't seem to let go. The first time I saw Journey's End I know I haven't felt such shock and horror since 9\11. I just didn't see it coming. It's comforting to know that there are so many of you who are crying right along with me and probably at this very moment. It helps to know I'm not crying all by myself.

I know that everyone is shocked by flowers death but almost everyone here is an adult and don't really have to worry about being embarressed by crying because you either live alone or can go some where else to cry. I want to cry but every where in my house there are people and i'm to scared to cry in front of them. It is so hard to hold back my tears. We'll miss you flower!

Yes, I am still mourning and crying over Flower's death. I cannot help it. And now Zaphod will be leaving the burrow!!! My heart aches for him to be left behind without Flower!!! I don't care who sees me crying. I love the show, and even though I am so emotional over the next crisis, I cannot stop watching.

Yes I am still crying. Wondering how little Zaphod will survive without his mate.

Joy
Georgia, USA

not so much anymore but I cannot bring myself to watch the show.

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im still crying to this day i watched it the day after it premired im soo sad R.I.P. Flower

It took a lot of strength on my part to be able to watch any more episodes. I was so scared of what might happen next. Who would be the next tragedy. But I am very glad I was able to watch the new episode.

Joy
Georgia, USA

Yes!! I didn't find out about her death 'til last Monday and I cried all night. Felt so bad the next day at work. Then last night I watched the episode and I didn't want to at first. I thought it would be too much but my son said let's watch it, we need to know how it happened. So we did and I cried and I still makes me so sad but then I said I have to see how the rest of her family is doing. I am glad I watched it and I will always remember her!!! She is my hero

I am still crying and I still can't belive our Flower is gone to be with God.

she was a very good mother and a good chef.I was very sad .My mom saw cring.we loved flower very much and we like the new chef.thank you flower for caving the pups.

I honestly thought I had cried myself out, then last night when I watched the episode again before the new one aired, tears streamed down my face anew. The next episode with Zaphod trying to stay in the group was another painful aspect of the loss of dear Flower. Of course, we know that her death has far more impact for the mob than for us, yet, I find myself grieving their loss even more.

It's as though I had need to somehow help them, but know that I can't. Maybe that's why so many people came up with "what ifs" that they accused filmmakers and researchers of not doing better. It's that lack of control that makes us so helplessly pained by the loss. I know that everyone concerned has suffered this loss. If we, a world away, grieve to this extent, I can't even fathom the depth of pain suffered by those much closer to the situation.

I have been crying and sobbing ever since I saw the episode where Flower died. I had heard that something was coming that would change everything but I didn't really expect it to be flower. She was so special and the last episode where she adopted Axel and then she died defending her babies showed what she was really made of as if we didn't already know. The only thing that helps is that last week our minister said that it hurts so much when we lose someone but that God looks down in his garden and picks a flower to take home to be with Him. And God looked down and took Flower from His garden and took her home to be with Him. And she is now running and playing in heaven where there are no battles and no pain or sickness anymore. And she left a great legacy for us to remember her by. Deborah

I thought I was the only one still crying over Flowers death a week ago. In fact while writing this I'm crying again. I was so shocked when it happened! Especially because I was so happy when little Axel was excepted into the group. If I would of known what was about to happen I would not have watched, just for the fact that the shot of her dying and her head all swollen haunts me. I know its life and nature but I wish I could of been spared her last moments. I've told friend about this episode and I think they think I'm crazy. So I'm glad their are others out there who think I'm not. Thanks!!!

Yes, I am still crying .
Flower will never be replaced in my heart. She was the simply the best. I am looking forward to seeing her children grow. I do look forward to watching the other gangs, but it will not be the same without Flower.
Zaphod looks so sad without her. I can't help but feel he is lost without his mate. I think he hopes Flower will come back soon, that is why he is still there with their gang. Waiting for his love.

i was so sad i cried so much i beacame so depressed about the show im always going to watch it my cousin was crying her heartout. flower was my cousins and my favorite meerakat my cousin and i were so surprised

It was hard to get a private moment away from my family to take the time to post my message because they can not understand why I am so upset and neither can I.
I heard of Flower's death during a conversation in my office and was shaken but seemed ok with the news. Then, on Friday evening I didn't realize they were replaying the previous week's episode and saw it for myself. I was immediately brought to tears and could not stop for hours. Never has an event like this shaken me to my core! Even now as I read all of these postings I am typing through tear-filled eyes.

Flower's human counterparts have a lot to learn from her. She was strong, loving, intelligent, and larger than life. Her death suprised me because week after week we watched her face danger and adversity and come through unscathed. I hope her daughter's will continue her legacy and lead the Whiskers like Flower did with such grace and ease.

It was hard to see her suffer for single moment so I am glad the researchers only offered us a brief glimpse of Flower and then let her die with dignity off screen.

I would have loved to see her saved but I do understand that it is wrong to interfere with nature. These events occur everyday in the lives of these little creatures, but never do we connect with them like we all did with Flower.

I am glad that I had a chance to share moments of her life and she will live long in the memory of this fan.......

I only found out about the passing of dear,sweet Flower.It breaks my heart,and yes I am still mourning for her.
Rest in Peace dear Flower.

Of course I am! Flower was my favorite meerkat and the best leader that any tribe could hope for. I knew it was going to happen when I saw that commercial that said that something was going to happen that would change the destert forever, but I didn't want to belive that that was really it. I convinced myself that it was something else or that Flower simply got seperated from the group for a while, but would return after a while.
I feel so horribly for Zaphod. I agree with jjewels53. I think he is hanging around hoping that Flower will show up. He is trying to be a helpful as he can for his family untill she gets there so that when she returns she will be proud and think, "that's my man. Always trying to help the family. I couldn't have chosen a better mate." The sad truth is that Flower won't be coming back and soon Zaphod will be out of the group. I hope that he knows that Flower is watching him from heaven and knows that he is trying to help his family as best as he can. When they are reunited I'm sure she will thank him for getting her family through those first few hard times after her death. And for helping her daughter, Rocketdog, handle the family and gain respect. I hope that she has learned from her mother and will be a wonderful leader just like she was.
I had to force myself to watch that next episode after Flower died I just couldn't help but think that things were going to be all wrong without her. After all she was always the one fixing things. She helped her group thorough tons of hard times with grace. Her family was lucky to have such a great mother. Though it was difficult I am glad that I watched that episode. It helped me see that she has taught her children well, and that she couldn't have chosen a better partner.
I will continue watching always remembering Flower and watching Zaphod, Mitch, Rocketdog, and Axle closely. All the while thinking,
"What couragous deed will Mitch do next?"
Mitch has always been one of my favorite meerkats. I thought that he would be an exellent leader for the Whiskers once Flower died. He has some of Flowers best qualities. He was always taking care of the family, he is super brave, and he always seems to know just what to do to make things better. He brought Axle to Flower instead of just killing him. I belive that that was a very wise desition. He thougth that Axle should be adopted just as Flower did. Even though I think he would be a great leader I do think that there is a reason Rocketdog is in contoll so she must also be good for the positon.
"What will Zaphod do without Flower?" I will watch to see what he does when he leaves the group. It breaks my heart that he has to leave. I wish he could stay with his family.
"How will Rocketdog handle the Whiskers?"
I hope that she will do as good a job as her mother.
"How is little Axle doing?"
I belive that Axle is proof that Flower was compationate and I will watch him extra close, because he was one of her last unfinished projects. She adopted him into the group and I'm sure that she would help him feel welcome and would make sure that he turned into one of the best meerkats out there. She must have thought that there was something special about him and I will watch to see what that is. I think that it is true that Flower was the Desert Rose and I will miss her everyday. She will never be forgotten, for I will always remember her and she will forever be in my heart.

I have tried to visit this website all week but everytime I do I start crying again. Still crying while I type this. I think it's because Flower was so brave, selfless and compassionate (I keep thinking how she accepted little Axel from the Zappa). I wish I could be more like Flower. A strong leader, doing what was necessary for the survival of her family. It was a privilege to watch her and I appreciate the tribute Animal Planet has done (and I hope continues to do) for her. I know this will sound (or read) strange, but I am going to make more of an effort in my personal life to be a better person. I may not be able to live up to the standards of Flower, but I am going to try my best. And though I have a lot more years ahead of me, I know I won't be tested nearly half as much as Flower was during her short little life. In answer to your question, Yes, I think we all are still crying. And I think that's a good thing for all of us. It shows that deep down we have what it takes to be good to each other, and I like that about all of the people who have written something about her in the last week. To those who have made fun of us, well I feel sorry for you. Even my husband had to get up and leave the room during that show and he's a pretty tough guy.

I am still teary eyed. I had not read spoilers, so even though I knew something was brewing, it caught me by surprise totally. I still get emotional when I think about her. I feel so attached to these cute animals, they feel like family.

Yes, I have been crying since the episode. After reading all the other readers thoughts. I am crying now also. I kinda agree with one of the reader who thought how could the snake beat the wisker back to the manor so fast. I hoping that she was buried and not just left out side with her poorly swollen face. I also hope that axle will become something that she would be truly proud of.

You will be truly missed Flower.

YES! It has been over a week since the episode of Flowers' demise aired.......and every Meerkat commercial made me cry all over again......I am comforted knowing I was not the only one who felt like I had lost a cherished family member.....Long Live our memories of Flower and bless Rocketdog in her pursuit of the Whiskas continuance.

Your "Respectful" and that's it. I believe in
"Truth in Innocence". It was the sheer truth in Flower and her clan's daily life that makes us all
saddened by the loss that her and her extended family, us, feel. Just as her family "WILL" go on, so must we.

I am a US Marine, and my eyes welled up a bit to say the least. It is again, the truth in the innocence and the strength of reality that brings all of us together no matter what our race, color, creed OR Species is....

Flower will indeed be missed, as so we Honor her and her fellow Whiskers that have gone before her & will continue to watch M/M & the Whiskers to see her legacy.

K. Rinehart
Houston, TX USA

I am, and I feel exactly the same way as you. Don't feel ashamed or anything, just let it out!

Not crying, just feelin sad, but gettin over it. Still missin a peice of my heart though.

I was affected more than I expected when watching Flower in her last moments. That really is not like me, I guess I just never expected her to pass on. But it is reality and this is what happens, now lets all pray that the Whiskers will survive after losing such a great leader, their end could come just as quickly.
This is a small wake-up for us all, how fragile all life is, do your part to save our world.
RIP Flower!
Sp

i AM STILL CRYING/upset too.I was sad when Carlos died,now I am even sadder that Flower,Queen of the Meerkats and Kalahari died.You are not alone.Rocket Dog is now th Dominant and Zaphod is roving for Lola. I hope that Cape Cobra dies...it doesnt deserve to live.It killed our favorite Meerkat Rose.We will truely miss her.

I've been crying since the episode of Flower's death first aired...There hasn't been a day, I haven't thought of her, and her family...Even as I sit here, my eyes are filled with tears...How these little guys can just come into your life and change everything...Silly as it may sound, but they've become a part of my family...I look forward to seeing them, and am having a difficult time watching without Flower...Sleep tight, my little Flower...You are loved and missed...

I am so glad that I found this posting, I keep coming back to it just to read the things that people are saying about flower and to prove to myself that I am not crazy for feeling the way that so many other adults do. I am 48, no one else I know watches this show. I want to buy a t-shirt and go out in public just so someone will stop me and say, oh my God you watch this too, lets talk about flower. There needs to be more merchandise that can be bought to let others know that we watch and that we will and do miss flower. I am still crying I have watched the episode about 6 times and I cry like a baby everytime. My daughters just laugh at me. They do not understand. I will miss flower and will continue to watch. I think that rocketdog will do good. I hope that Mitch takes a bigger role. I love Mitch, too. Thank you all for showing me that I am not crazy to be heart broken over the death of little flower. It is just so sad, so sad. I know that rocketdog will do good and we will come to love her and she will capture our hearts just as flower has.

samm
natchez ms

I too still cry when I see that episode of Flowers death, but it is getting a little easier, the opening credits to the show are going to take some getting used to, RD did an awesome job defending the Whiskers honor, she is truly her moms daughter. Long live Flower and long live the Whiskers!!!

Yes, I am still sad about Flower's passing. It has been over a week since the first time Journey's End aired, and I've watched it four times now at least. I STILL can't believe it. I say a little prayer for Flower every night. I think about her every day. Brave, strong little soul. Don't we all wish we had some of her attributes. What a wonderful creature who led an extraordinary life. Will miss her forever.

Yes I have been crying for a week.



To anser your queschon I'm crying to

I too am still crying! I am devastated over her death. Don't forget donations for the rest of the Whiskers family can be made at www.FellowEarthlingswildlifecenter.com.
My whole family is upset although we know this is a part of the circle of life...Flower was "OUR" girl for four years

I didn't get to watch the show when Flower died untill Sunday the 30th, I couldn't beleive it, I called my friend who watches MM and ask her if she had seen it. She hadn't and after she watched it she called me and we cried together.
Here it is a weeki later and every time I go to read the posts I start crying again. It seem to have no end to the sadness of losing our precious little flower. I hope Rocket Dog does a good job as the leader, but she will never be our Flower. Be happy in Meerkat Heaven Little Flower

This honestly took me all week to finally be able to write. I had no idea this was going to happen. I feel like I lost a part of my family. I know it sounds crazy but I do. I haven't stopped crying since the show aired. I wish I knew more people that watch this show so I could talk with someone that knows who Flower is. I want to scream out loud, "DOESN'T ANYONE GET IT...FLOWER, FLOWER DIED!" The only shimmer of light in this, is that she is now with all of her babes that died before her. I almost couldn't watch this week because I knew they were going to talk about her thru the whole show, and now poor Zaphod. As if things couldn't get any worse and now he will be leaving too. I'm glad RocketDog made some good decisions for the group this week, but I still feel un-easy without Flower leading them. I too was trying to figure out why this has such an impact on me. For one it is a reality show not fake like a movie. If it were a movie I would have cried too, but this is real, she really died and it was a horrible death. If a person died while filming a reality show I'm sure it would make the news and people would be devistated. But that's how I feel about Flower, like I knew her. God I am going to miss her, her family values and her dynamics in the family. I'm not feeling like I am going to be over this anytime soon, so I hope people will continue to post how they are feeling so I know there are others feeling like this.

I did love Flower and was devestated at her passing. I am really sad.

i feel kind of strange saying this, but for some reason i didn't cry when i first saw the episode showing flower's death. about a week later, i cried just about all night. i haven't stopped crying for flower since then. i will always miss our little hero. the manor will never be the same w/o her.

Yes, I am still crying and I want to include the film production staff in my somber embrace. Without their love and effort I would never have known about Flower and I can only imagine how hard it was for them to see her emerge from the burrow, snakebitten, into the sun so that all could see her and weep.

There is some mystery here. It touches us closely when we try to look nature in the eye. It tears out our hearts with it's truth: that the species is all, and that the individual is valued for it's contribution to the tribe.

We foolish humans still need to say Farewell, Beloved Flower

Still crying....

Yes but She lives on always.

Yes I still am..I feel heartbroken and so sad.