We lost or last little one

[perc-o-prince]

Just got the call. Kiki was up with the woman we adopted her from since we were supposed to go away this past weekend. She hasn't been doing well. Lost most of her fur to adrenal disease (common in ferrets), and she was about 8 or so years old which is right up there for the little dears. Last couple of days she hadn't been eating or drinking a lot because of an intestinal bug her and a few of the other ferretts had. It was a little too much for her, and we lost her.

By now, she's crossed the Rainbow Bridge, has all her fur back, and is terrorizing the rest of the ferrets again. RIP little angel!

Chuck

 

[toggleswitch2]

Sorry to hear. Met the little cutie too!

 

[laundromat]

Snickerdoodle-

was my ferret's name and I had her for 11 years!!She'd know when I was getting ready to leave and would hide my shoes!She would wonder all around the house and liked company.It amazed me how small a hole they can go into!She'd crawl under my dishwasher during the cycle to keep warm and scared my other half one morning coming out from underneath.My sympathy to you in your loss.

 

[petek]

oh no another loss. Sorry guys

 

[sikiguya]

So sorry....

So sorry to hear it Rich & Chuck. Love on the other fuzzy ones you have and give them all loving you can!

 

[perc-o-prince]

Thanks, all!

Heather, for better or worse, she was the last of our three.

She was also the most independent. When Rich first met her at the shelter, Kym (runs the shelter) used to have to keep her away from all the other fuzz-butts because she would attack them! For some reason, Kiki took a liking to Rich and fell asleep in his t-shirt pocket! That's how small (but fiesty) she was.

Rich was there picking up Jojo and Max from babysitting, and decided then that Kiki would be my 40th birthday present. But, there was only one carrier! Jojo and Max got along great, but what to do with Kiki? He figured he'd put her in and see what happened. In a very short time, the three of them were pig-piled in the same hammock in the carrier, sleeping, and it was that way from then on. She was always a little more independent, but tolerated the other two.

Guaranteed she's dominated the pasta plate the other two thought they were going to have to themselves again for dinner tonight. That's the one food they all really seemed to enjoy- with sauce, of course!

Here's a pic of the three of them, sleeping, in a pig-pile. Jojo is on the bottom, Max is on top to the right, and Kiki is holding down the end.

God, I miss her................

C

 

[sikiguya]

"her and a few of the other ferretts had"

Chuck,

I guess it was the wording that made me think that you still had more ferrets at home. Now I understand that you were talking about the other's at the babysitters.

Love that picture! They look so comfy and happy!

So we are going through the same thing, lonely house syndrome.

 

[perc-o-prince]

lonely house syndrome

Yes, Heather, it seems as though we are. Sucks, huh?

Tank was a Peke, yeah? We had 2 Pekes- Manchu and Mokey. Manchu was a "fag" Peke- all frilly, fuzzy, and beautiful when coiffed. Mokey was a butch little girl with her brown flat fur. They were such good dogs, though.

Manchu lost an eye while he was being neglected by the woman who used him as a show dog. He was a middle-of-the-night-type rescue through friends, and the woman's father. Never let that eye thing stop him... he used to chase Rich's Grandfather's shepherd down the yard!!! I'll have to find that VHS and see if I can get it to digital one of these days.

Mokey was a rescue dog from Buddy Dog. Tough little bitch!What personalities they have, huh??

You take care, and we'll do the same!

Thanks!

Chuck

 

[circlew]

Chuck and Rich, I'm so sorry to hear about Kiki passing away. I know you gave her a good home.

 

[peteski50]

lost or last little one

Chuck and Rich,
I am very sorry to hear about this. Animals are beautiful creatures.
Best Wishes,
Peter

 

[earthling177]

I'm sorry for you loss.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

My sympathies go out to you. Most definately not our best past few days as far as companions go. We'll be thinking our best thoughts for you!

RCD

 

[cleanteamofny]

This has been a bad week for our little legged friends.
My heart goes out to both of you for your lost!
Keep your spirits up and remember the joy of love Kiki brought to you!

Larry

 

[frigilux]

Sorry to hear of Kiki's passing, guys. It does seem we're in a cycle of pet loss here at AW.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Chuck and Rich, I am sorry for your great loss, but you admitted that she was failing and in your love for her you would want her spirit set free from her sick body. Death is always a shock. I hope that you can comfort each other with memories of the love she gave, received and inspired.

 

[gadgetgary]

Rich and Chuck

So sorry for your loss.

 

[112561]

Ferrets are such cute little critters, and you were blessed to have Kiki, and she was also blessed. My heart goes out to the both of you in your grief.

 

[mattywashboy]

So sorry to hear of your loss.

I have a ferret named Pedro. He came into my life as a gift and is simply adorable. He has his own huge cage out back and gets 'go crazy' time whenever i am home and can watch him roam free. Usually he stays wherever i am and finds a comfortable niche to sleep in (they sleep a lot).

They will always be with you in some however distant way.

Much Love

Matt & Pedro

 

[maytagbear]

Oh, so sorry!

Carpet sharks are very high on my list, just after cats and before dogs (though I do like other peoples' dogs!)

Sad for you, Rich and Chuck.

Remember the love.

Lawrence