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Just
this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When
an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes
to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends
so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine,
and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill
and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are
made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days
and times gone by.
The animals
are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very
special to them; who had to be left behind.
They
all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks
into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly
he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs
carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your
special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to
be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress
the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,
so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then
you cross Rainbow Bridge together ...
~Author
Unknown~
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Millie
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Passed Away:September 10, 2023
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dob : 1/24/2021
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Dewey
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Passed Away:April 30, 2023
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Eleanor
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Passed Away:April 26, 2023
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bonded with Meeka, love salmon oil
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Zorro
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Passed Away:April 17, 2023
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Félix
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Passed Away:April 11, 2023
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Taz
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Passed Away:March 30, 2023
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Stuart
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Passed Away:February 15, 2023
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Stuart and Stinker are bonded
PLayful, happy little ferrets
Stinker his adrenal and received an implant on oct 6 2020
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Boris
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Passed Away:February 12, 2023
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Boris and Oliver are a bonded pair - they arrived together and were scheduled for surgery to remove bladder stones. Both boys are doing well and enjoying their retirement - they don't seem to mind their special diet and have shown no signs of recurrence so far.
Boris is the more energetic of the two and can be a bit of a bully sometimes but he is always sweet to his brother Oliver.
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Sheldon
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Passed Away:January 27, 2023
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Sheldon I would guess between 2 and 3. I would think based on teeth and overall condition Leonard is older - between three and four. Front canine tip is broken but tooth appears healthy. Some inflammation of gums and tartar buildup. Leonard should probably be checked for adrenal - his coat is a bit thin and he is much slimmer than Sheldon who is big and fluffy.
Both boys are sociable, easy to handle - have no idea what a litter box is for but are otherwise very charming. They do stash food like they are afraid they are going to find their bowl empty but are not aggressive about sharing.
They seem so far to prefer cubes to hammocks - they like to be hidden when they are sleeping . Sheldon is the leader; Leonard the more interested in people.
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Fries
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Passed Away:December 15, 2022
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dob: 03/14/2017
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Nia
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Passed Away:October 23, 2022
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Flokie
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Passed Away:September 22, 2022
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Elliott
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Passed Away:September 10, 2022
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Theophano
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Passed Away:August 29, 2022
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she likes duck fat
was used for breeding
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Elsie
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Passed Away:August 10, 2022
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Cyrano
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Passed Away:July 31, 2022
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Sweet and quiet little boy - he arrived in rough condition and it has been an uphill battle to get him healthy.
Dante has some chronic health issues that make him a bit of challenge to take care of but he more than makes up for the effort put in my being EXTREMELY LOVABLE and treating his foster mom to the occassional dooking and dancing demonstration when she least expects it.
Must stay with his pal Rudi.
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Chippie
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Passed Away:July 28, 2022
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Chipie is left adrenal, she will need a desloreline implant about once per year (about 300$)
She also know how to express what she wants ( with her teeths)
She is a really beautiful little girl that would suit better in a ferret experienced home
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Élisabeth (Betty)
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Passed Away:July 14, 2022
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loves duck fat. can do excitation bites.
Was used for breeding multiple times.
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Stuart
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Passed Away:June 22, 2022
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Claire (prv. Rae)
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amie (Male) 3 years old and Clair (female) 4 years old.
They are easy going ferrets. Jamie is really protective of her sister Clair. Jamie really love soup but Clair is a bit more a picky eater. They need to go to a home who can give them a lot of time and attention.
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Vladimir
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DOB : 7/12/17
comment from ex owner upon surrender:
Vladimir is a crazy boy. Up until a few weeks ago, he has always been the most energetic, thieving, curious, determined, excitable, sweet, silly, war dancing, dooking, and fearless explorer.
He was a nose biter, but would give kisses to any other part of your face, which have both stopped recently as he’s become lethargic. He loves stashing things, it’s his favourite thing to do, even still now, and enjoys scritchies like his brother. He’s always been a light sleeper, I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve caught him in a dead sleep, and most of the time, even opening the cage as quietly as I can, will still wake him up.
He will come running to you in seconds if you have a squeaky toy, and then proceed to steal and stash it.
His nickname is Tall Boy, because he stands on his hind legs with good balance, when he’s curious or wants something.
His name is Vladimir because he was very much a biter when I adopted him, and with how wild his personality always was, it was a challenge training it out of him.
Now, if you squeak a toy, especially more than once, and Vlad tries to steal it, don’t let him get near your toes or fingers, because he may unintentionally draw blood when he’s trying to get a biting grip on the toy.
He doesn’t bite noses anymore, as I mentioned above. And aside from that, he’s not a biter.
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Chewey
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Passed Away:April 15, 2022
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I call Chewy, Chomper. He sneeks up on me and bites my legs. He’s just being silly but my legs looks like pin cushions
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Louna
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Passed Away:March 31, 2022
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Bébé
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Passed Away:March 15, 2022
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Houdini
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Passed Away:March 3, 2022
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surrendered with Charlie
Used to eat Versele Laga Complete
Takes fish oil
dob : November 2017
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Zorro
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Passed Away:February 27, 2022
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The oldest, softest and sweetest of The Soft Boys. Just holding this handsome fellow is a meditative experiance.
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Wasabi
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Passed Away:January 30, 2022
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If it doesn't involve running it isn't worth doing!!!
The only way to keep these kids still long enough for a picture was to pop them in the sink with some ferretone to distract them.
These kids are in perpetual motion - they run, they jump, they wrestles - hard to catch them with their paws on the ground, and they dook and dance up a storm.
Wasabi and Ginger must be adopted together. Because Wasabi takes a while to warm up to people, and because their enthusiasm can be intimidating, we would prefer to see them go to a home with previous ferret experience.
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Bibitte
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Passed Away:January 30, 2022
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Minion
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Passed Away:January 28, 2022
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Thor
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Passed Away:January 28, 2022
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Thor is a sweet little guy, but he needs to be monitored for his teeths and he is also adrenal ( implant received on septembre 28th 2020) which make him a ''special needs'' baby!
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Patate
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Passed Away:January 26, 2022
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Léo
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Passed Away:October 29, 2021
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Chewie
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Passed Away:October 24, 2021
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Miss O
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Passed Away:September 9, 2021
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Gus
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Passed Away:August 26, 2021
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Odin
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Passed Away:August 25, 2021
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love fishoil and ferretone, can nip while playing, have been in contact sucessfully with dogs in the past, was eating Orijen cat and Kitten. 5 years old was purchased as kit. Good weight, coat, teeth. Loves to be chased and to hunt toes. He is Hobbesworth’s ears and protector
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Estee
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Passed Away:August 14, 2021
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Estee is bossy but is very nice with humans
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Paco
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Crash and his brother Paco are two of the sweetest ferrets you'll ever meet! Snuggly boy Crash loves to sit on your lap and be stroked while eating his breakfast, and Paco is a playful little fellow you'll never lose track of, because he's always chattering to himself- dooka dook!
While they are very sweet and gentle with humans, Paco strongly dislikes other ferrets and cats, so these boys would prefer to be the only two animals in their forever home.
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Macie
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Passed Away:April 18, 2021
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Pepe
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Passed Away:March 10, 2021
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Marley
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Passed Away:March 6, 2021
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Little Bear
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Passed Away:January 20, 2021
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Sweet spirited little girl who simply is not acknowledging that she is sick.
Quite capable of wrapping anyone around her lttle paw - she will be a permanent shelter resident receiving the best care we can provide while she fights her battle with lymphoma.
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Simone
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Passed Away:January 19, 2021
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Link
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Passed Away:January 13, 2021
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Royale
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Passed Away:December 12, 2020
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Don't let her age fool you - this little girl is a pistol. Loves to be out running and playing and she dooks up a storm!
Very affectionate and responding very well to her Deslorin implant.
Adorable and enchanting little fuzzbutt hoping for a special forever home.
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Nora
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Passed Away:November 22, 2020
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LiLi
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Passed Away:October 29, 2020
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Jack
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Passed Away:October 26, 2020
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He is hilarious. His new name is Kramer Jack. He runs into a room at high speed, slides on my floor and then falls over like Kramer on Seinfeld.
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Greg
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Passed Away:August 18, 2020
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Deena
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Passed Away:July 17, 2020
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Weasel
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Passed Away:April 16, 2020
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Sweet and active little girl - surrendered with her brother Badger who has since passed away.
Weasel is subject to some tummy troubles and benefits greatly from her duck soup with pumpkin. She is a slow eater and can be bullied out of her favourite Bandit treats so needs someone to keep an eye out for her.
Since losing Badger she has bonded with with some of the other girls at the "retirement house" and will remain as a permanent resident to avoid any further upset in her life.
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Oliver
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Passed Away:April 12, 2020
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Boris and Oliver are a bonded pair - they arrived together and were scheduled for surgery to remove bladder stones. Both boys are doing well and enjoying their retirement - they don't seem to mind their special diet and have shown no signs of recurrence so far.
Boris is the more energetic of the two and can be a bit of a bully sometimes but he is always sweet to his brother Oliver.
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Lilly
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Passed Away:March 9, 2020
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Surrendered as part of a threesome - Lilly and Pepsi have lost one of their friends and must stay together.
Lilly is the little lady in the group and she could make the Energizer Bunny look lazy - this girl loves to run, explore, climb and dance - she is fearless and very inquisitive - a real ferret proofing challenge.
Pepsi is calm and laid back he likes to play with his friends but is shy around new people and animals. He is the sensitive guy and doesn't like change.
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Crazy
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Passed Away:March 9, 2020
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Crazy has the most unique coat for a DEW - he is white with dark spots on his back and hindquarters - a handsome, soft fellow who loves to give cuddles.
Crazy arrived with 3 other ferrets (Cookie and Loch Ness Monster (one, Zombie, who has passed on) prompting us to refer to the groups as the ideal "Small Business Starter Set".
This group must stay together and due to Crazy's medical issues can only be adopted out to a ferret experienced owner is able to manage the feeding and medication schedule that Crazy requires.
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Hannibal
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Passed Away:February 26, 2020
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Hannibal came to us with his buddy Felix who sadly passed away shortly afterwards.
He is a brave and gentle little soul; very patient and loving with people.
He hangs out with his new lady friends and is enjoying the good life.
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Sprinkles
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Passed Away:February 26, 2020
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Sweet girl came in from a hoarder (a family payed him 300 dollars to rescue her) with a nearly broken canine and large MST. We are keeping her comfortable for as long as we can.
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Poh
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Passed Away:February 16, 2020
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Poh bear is a sweet tempered and inquisitive old man who has decided to spend his retirement getting as wide as he is long. He and his best girl Miley are permanent residents with the Soft Boys.
This sweet boy has received his Deslorin implant and should be sporting a new winter coat soon.
Absolute sweetheart of a a boy he must remain with his companion Miley.
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Bandit
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Passed Away:December 20, 2019
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Pepsi
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Passed Away:December 19, 2019
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Snow
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Passed Away:December 13, 2019
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Rocco
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Passed Away:November 30, 2019
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You'll often find Rocco napping somewhere quiet and snuggly. He is a gentle soul with a lot of love to give.
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Mimi
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Passed Away:November 27, 2019
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Mimi and her business were surrendered by owners who no longer had the time to allow them the kind of interaction they craved. They have been enjoying extensive out of cage time and since they remain together as a group quarantine isn't lonely or boring at all.
Mimi and her companions Rocco and Rebel are all adrenal and are scheduled to received Deslorin implants later this month.
They are active, friendly, outgoing little ferrets and they must remain together as a group. Given Mimi and Rocco are seniors and all three are adrenal they will be looking for a VERY special family willing to take them on.
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Rebel
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Passed Away:November 27, 2019
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He's half undressed, his face is a mess, and we wouldn't have him any other way! Rebel is ajoyful little soul who loves his toys, his siblings, and his snacks. Lock up your stashables!
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Bowie
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Passed Away:November 2019
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Bowie is a sensitive and gentle soul who loves nothing more than snuggling up for a nap with his friends. Because of his delicate temperament, he is a permanent member of our Soft Boys foster group.
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Ivy
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Passed Away:September 10, 2019
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Darling Ivy arrived with her long time companion Ash from Niagara falls. She passed shortly after arriving.
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Zombie
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Passed Away:September 10, 2019
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Zombie arrived with 3 of his friends prompting us to refer to this precious foursome as the ideal "Small Business Starter Pack".
Sadly Zombie was not with us for long; despite a valiant fight this poor boy earned his wings shortly after arriving. He stayed with us long enough to take a piece of our hearts with him as he crossed the bridge.
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Tango
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Passed Away:August 31, 2019
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Tango is a pretty easy going little dude although he occasionally likes to shake things up at the retirement home by bullying the other ferrets just a little bit. he can get away with it since he has his shelter mom wrapped around his little paw.
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Rudi
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Passed Away:August 19, 2019
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Sweet boy - all worries and pain are behind you know. Dance and Dook in summer meadows and eat soupiez to your heart's content.
We will watch your friends for you.
DIP darling boy
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Smudge
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Passed Away:April 30, 2019
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The angels are getting a cuddle bug but our hearts are hurting and our laps are empty.
This boy is going to be missed.
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Star
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Passed Away:March 3, 2019
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Funny girl with TOO MUCH energy! Bites!
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Dexter
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Sweet Dexter and his brothers were left behind when his people moved out of their apartment. He is now enjoying a peaceful retirement as a member of our Soft Boys foster group.
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Trixie
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Passed Away:February 14, 2019
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Zora
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Passed Away:January 30, 2019
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Harley Quinn
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Passed Away:January 20, 2019
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Miss Harley is a sweet girl!
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Oscar
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Passed Away:January 6, 2019
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Oscar (pictured left) is a cuddly, lazy little ball of love and affection. His hobbies include sleeping in a pile with his brothers, stealing their toys, and eating big bowls of soup. Oscar is a permanent resident, due to his physical disabilities.
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Kes
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Passed Away:August 31, 2018
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Little Kes - we are sorry your time with us was so short and we got you too late for the doctors to make a difference. Fly free from pain on beautiful wings and know you have someone to wait for at the bridge. We will take good care of Neelix for you - he misses you very much.
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Sergeant-Major
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Passed Away:April 26, 2018
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This super sweet boy may just mature into a serious cuddlebug lap ferret. Sweet and playful he seems to enjoy the company of people more than other ferrets.
Currently out with our gentle group without any conflicts.
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BAM!
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Passed Away:February 15, 2018
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BAM! (previously known as Bambam) spent a good deal of his young life confined to a cage and as a result he becomes easily distressed in confined for significant periods of time. BAM! is not a dog lover.
This handsome boy needs a home where he is mostly free roam and he will get lots of attention. He can be aggressive with some ferrets but has integrated himself nicely into a group here.
BAM! is an accomplished climber - heights do not defeat him and he takes particular delight in pushing things off any surface he can reach and watching them crash to the floor - he needs special supervision now since he is beginning to go blind but doesn't want to stop climbing.
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Spike
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Passed Away:January 5, 2018
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Eddie
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Passed Away:December 22, 2017
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This trio must stay together - Eddie the eldest(light sable male) loves human attention and really wants to engage people in his play time.
Spike the second male (dark sable)is a little more independent but also a supper sweet boy - he likes people.
Leeloo - the little girl is of course the adventurer in the group more likely to strike out on her won to explore and less concerned about what her brothers are doing.
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Mocha
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Passed Away:November 30, 2017
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These three darlings made their way to us after a death in their family - they have been together since they came home from the pet stores and we would prefer to keep them together if possible.
Scooter the youngest is a bit less attached to his friends and may integrate well with another group of ferrets.
This trio are inquisitive, playful and affectionate - they love lots of play time and don't much like cage time but hurt feelings can be smoothed over with a Bacon Bandit treat
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Oscar
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Passed Away:October 6, 2017
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Oscar still has a lot of spunk, he can be loveable (he likes giving kisses on the lips!!) and cuddly but loves to run around when he's out of his cage, he plays really well with other ferrets, he likes to sleep with them. He can be a bit aggressive with cats and he's not too good at going in the litter boxes when he's out of the cage, but in the cage does a bit better. Sometimes misses and just goes beside it.
Oscar has lost his companion Jazzy and we are trying to find him new ferret friends so he does not feel lonely.
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Gladys
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Passed Away:September 6, 2017
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Gladys has nicely integrated with the other fosters, she is loving to ferrets and humans. she's a quiet little girl, she sleeps allot but when awake loves to play, her favourite play time is in the rice box. Gladys is in an inseparable pair with her sister Estee. Estee is a sweet girl that can be bossy to some ferrets at first, but gets better as she knows them, she's a very nice girl and loves to be in human company.
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Blodwyn-Amelia
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Passed Away:August 1, 2017
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Brave little girl was found wandering alone on the streets of Gatineau - she is completely blind but was gamely trying to find her way to safety.
Blodwyn-Amelia is very protective of her food and prefers not to share a dish but she has integrated well into our quiet, gentle group where she sometimes enjoys nap in warm ferret piles.
She has taken a particular shine to Yahtzee - she stalks him with dedicated perseverance despite his occasional attempts to escape her notice.
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Summer
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Passed Away:July 22, 2017
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Summer is just the sweetest girl, and is settling in with her foster siblings quite well! She loves to play, cuddle and nip at her human's toes to get attention! Summer is happy in his forever foster home!
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Turbo
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Passed gently in his foster mom's arms.
Turbo was part of a special trio that came to us after the death of his person. We were honored to be entrusted with his care and privileged to have had the opportunity to spoil this special boy.
We know your special person is waiting for you at the Bridge Turbo - enjoy the reunion sweet boy
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Capucine
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Passed Away:April 28, 2017
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Capucine is a young playful ferret, very pretty and energetic, but don't let that beautiful face lure you into trying to kiss her! She would like to be a cosmetic surgeon and redesign noses (lips too!). When Capucine first arrived, she bit and drew blood on everybody she met. Now she has learned that keeping her teeth in her mouth means treats of Ferretone, but she'll still go for your face if she gets a chance. She is very happy in a big group that keeps her in check and puts her back in her place when she gets too big for her britches! I love her anyway. She has character. She's the annoying baby sister to the other seven in my main group.
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Badger
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Passed Away:April 26, 2017
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Badger your shelter Mom will miss her furry little shadow - gone too soon; another sweet and gentle soul waiting at the bridge.
Dook and Dance dear boy - we will watch over Weasel for you.
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Dulce Vida a.k.a North
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Passed Away:April 22, 2017
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North is a little girl who had a rough beginning, she was called an extreme biter and was handled with oven mitts, she is not 100% sure of being picked up. She goes stiff when not properly handled. But she has gone a long way, she doesn't bites anymore.
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Rascal
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Passed Away:April 17, 2017
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Rascal came to us with her pal Dr. Xavier who has since earned his wings.
She is currently hanging out with Oscar and Jazzy and has been working on her nipping issues and showing some improvement.
This little girls loves to be out of her cage and exploring and given time and patience would integrate well into another a small business.
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Oliver
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Passed Away:March 26, 2017
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Adopted and then re-surrendered Oliver has lost some of his trust in people - he doesn't cope with change or upheaval easily. This sweet boy is very attached to Fiona and the two must remain together.
We are working on giving Oliver extra love and attention so he reverts to his playful, active self.
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Tata (aka Sadie)
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Passed Away:February 22, 2017
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This shy little princess has been a kept as a single and is curious but a little unsure of other ferrets. She's not much for playing but does like the rice box. She's a GREAT climber and therefore loves to explore everything and anything. Would make a very sweet single.
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Cassidy (Cassie)
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Passed Away:January 5, 2017
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Cassidy goes to join her sister Rosie at bridge.
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Mia
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Passed Away:December 28, 2016
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Mia is in a Quebec foster home.
Mia loves to her rice box and likes to chase the household cats. She would probably appreciate the company of other ferrets since she lost her brother Alex last May but due to her age she may be difficult to find an adoptive home for.
Mia loves pocket hammocks but is very particular about her bedding - she likes it clean and pristine which makes it very difficult for her foster Mom to keep up with the laundry since Mia doesn't own many pocket hammocks.
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Jazzy
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Passed Away:December 21, 2016
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Fly high sweet little toy thief with your lovely wings. We will take care of Oscar for you until he is ready to join you.
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Ermie
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Passed Away:October 8, 2016
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Ermie is the sweetest little boy you'll ever meet, he loves to play with his best buddy Burt, he and his brother Burt can not be seperated, as they grown up together. Burt is a very playful boy he loves his time out of the cage. this pair of ferrets would be best in a group with calmer folks
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Bonnie #2
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Passed Away:September 26, 2016
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Surrendered with her cage mates Ron and Handsome. We are currently evaluating their needs before considering adoption or foster placements
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Nacho
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Passed Away:September 17, 2016
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Nacho is a very docile guy. He just takes everything in stride, and loves to just lay in your arms. He's currently getting along with the other ferrets in his foster home, but he likes to have his space rather than cuddling with others. He'd be best in a home with ferrets who will leave him alone rather than trying to engage him in play. His favourite thing is to go find an abandoned blanket and curl up to keep warm!
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Mughette
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Passed Away:September 9, 2016
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DIP Mughette - you will be deeply by foster mom and your sisters P'Tit Fleur and Zora
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Jynx
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Passed Away:September 2, 2016
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Molly
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Passed Away:August 26, 2016
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Molly likes people and loves one on one attention. She had a kitten friend at the home she was surrendered from so would probably do well with cats although she is very aggressive with other ferrets.
Molly is really hoping a special someone will consider giving her a forever home despite the fact that she will require Deslorin implants annually to manage her adrenal disease. She is cute as button and just waiting for someone to love her.
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Samson
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Passed Away:March 28, 2016
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Samson came to me through ottawa ferret rescue, he unfortunately lost his first friend early on but made fast friends with a new addition, rascal. He was always friendly, loved his snuggles and would always be the ferret I would hand to a kid to snuggle or someone new to ferrets; he was an amazing ferret ambassador! He was obsessed with chocolate, and giving face kisses, and was never happier than when he could combine the two.
He will be greatly missed by a lot of people, and I was honoured to be able to be there for him as he passed away. He will always be with us, and will never be forgotten!
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Furie
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Passed Away:January 2, 2016
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Furie - our intrepid explorer has earned his wings. Dook and Dance on little one - we will take care of Lilly and Pepsi until you can all be reunited.
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Arthur
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Passed Away:January 2, 2016
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Sweet and cuddly little boy - will be missed by his foster mom.
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Baloo
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Passed Away:December 20, 2015
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Koda (648)
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Passed Away:November 6, 2015
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My darling dooking, poofing boy - the house feels empty without you.
Koda - the stashers of stuffies, the guardian of Poopin Piggies - soup connaisseur extraordinaire - there will never be another like you.
Dook and Dance Baby Boy - I miss you - even your kiss, kiss chomp trick.
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Rosie
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Passed Away:November 2, 2015
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Sweet little Rosie - with us for such a short time but you captured so many hearts.
I know your circumstances were very special and you have someone at the bridge waiting for you - let her know we will take good care of Cassie and Turbo until it is their turn to join you.
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Nigel
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Passed Away:October 1, 2015
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Nigel was with us for a short amount of time, but sowed us in such a short amount of time that he was so loving that volunteers were fighting over who was going to foster him. Fly Nigle, we will never forget you!
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Sumo bear
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Passed Away:September 26, 2015
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Sumo bear was not with us long, but showed us all what unconditional love was, he was a brave little fighter will be missed by his family. Fly high and free Sumo Bear!
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Cookie
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Passed Away:September 2015
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Mignonne
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Passed Away:August 21, 2015
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Mignonne was part of a pair of two with Gandalf who is now passed away. they were abandoned in an empty apartment. Starved and dehydrated, they were skin and bones when I got them. They ate and ate, and drained so many water bottles, but finally they are in good condition, good muscle and fur and very playful and energetic. Mignonne talks all the time, dooka dooka dook. She loves to give kisses, she is dainty and delicate, very ladylike. Gandalf was a big boy, with a very thick coat, very bouncy, a bit clumsy, super playful. He had IBS, and was being treated for it. She is a permanent ferret here at the ferret rescue.
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Keno
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Passed Away:August 6, 2015
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Precious boy - you were a little gift from heaven sent by the angels to bring joy to a shelter Mom's heart. They took you back too soon but I was lucky to have you even for a short time. Dance and dook with your "brudder from another mother" and wait for me at the bridge.
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Reese
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Passed Away:August 3, 2015
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Reese is a sweet and as gentle as his name implies - a beautiful little ferret with the softest coat you could imagine.
Reese was surrendered to us because he needed emergency surgery to remove a hairball. While the surgery went well Reese developed some complications afterwards resulting severe swelling of his paw.
Reese will not be available for adoption until we are sure he has made a full recovery.
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Fable
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Passed Away:June 22, 2015
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Scooter
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Passed Away:March 10, 2015
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Scooter will be missed by his foster mom who cherished her short time with him and by his pal Samson. DIP Scooter.
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Lotto
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Passed Away:December 22, 2014
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Lotto arrived here after being rescued by some good samaritans who saw him tossed from a car. He arrived under nourished in dire need of a nail trimming and with the worst case of earmites I have ever seen.
This sweet little boy just wants to be loved - he doesn't let either his blindness or his difficulties controlling his back legs deter him from exploring but he tires easily and loves a good snuggle.
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Dr. Xavier (previously known a
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Passed Away:December 5, 2014
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Dr. Xavier is bright and inquisitive with a wonderful appetite. Nice disposition but definitely not a cuddler.
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Rocky
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Passed Away:November 26, 2014
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Brave little boy - you hid your illness so well until you couldn't anymore. We had too little time with you Rocky - may you run and play at the bridge - free of pain.
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Timon
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Passed Away:November 9, 2014
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New surrender - arrived with Max, Tazz and Milo. More updates once the boys have been vetted, cleared quarantine and we know a bit more about their personalities. For now they are just adjusting to someplace clean with plentiful food and no threat of harm to them.
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Felix
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Passed Away:October 23, 2014
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Brave and gentle little man - you helped your Mom fight her cancer but lost your own battle.
You won hearts along the way and will have an honored place at the bridge.
We will take care of Hannibal for you until you meet again.
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Casper
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Passed Away:September 12, 2014
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Casper has earned his wings and gone on to be with his sweet Rosie.
Did not know you long little man but you were a gentle, happy little soul. DIP
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Tigger
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Passed Away:September 11, 2014
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Rosie
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Passed Away:August 31, 2014
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Rosie our tiny little spitfire earned her wings in the early hours of Sunday morning. She leaves behind her lifelong companion Casper and a heartbroken foster mom.
DIP Little Rosie - you earned those wings - now you can not only climb but you can fly - free and healthy.
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Syd
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Passed Away:July 18, 2014
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Sid, You were too short a time in my arms but forever in my heart.
You earned those wings the hard way little one - fly high and free, dook, dance and know that you were loved.
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Abby # 2
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A very sweet girl. She lost all her fur and was diagnosed as adrenal. Now that she has an implant she has grown a wonderful thick winter coat.
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Katies (prev.Cuddles)
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Passed Away:April 15, 2014
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Oh my God, Gus Gus and Cuddles are too fun!!!!! What else can I say?!
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Dixi
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Passed Away:March 11, 2014
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Dixie is just sweet as pie and fun, fun, fun!
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Jilly
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Passed Away:February 12, 2014
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Well, we can't get her to sit still long enough to really get to know her. Needless to say, she sure does like to run like a mad woman! She's cute as a button and sweet as can be.
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Slinky #2
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Passed Away:February 7, 2014
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Slinky earned his wings today. DIP my little friend - you can have all the treats you want now without worrying about your teeth.
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Phatty
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Passed Away:January 18, 2014
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Rest in peace my baby boy.
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Spike
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Passed Away:December 31, 2013
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Spike came from a sweet surrendered group and he and his cage mate, Juliette, had found themselves a loving, permanent foster home. Sadly, he lost his pal recently to insulinoma issues but remains cuddled and cared for.
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Marlee
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Passed Away:December 28, 2013
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Marley was a sweet little girl. She didn't do much of what ferrets do. She was quiet and kept to herself.
They say that she was aggressive with other ferrets but I never saw that side of her. My other ferret would try and play with her and Marley would tolerate it!
When she saw me and I opened her cage door, she was excited to come out and walk around. She loved going up and down the four floors of stairs. I always knew where to find her when it was time to go back in her cage.
I loved having her be a part of my life. Even though it was a short time, she was worth having around. I only wish I could have done more for her.
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Gunner
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Passed Away:December 12, 2013
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You put up a great fight my dear boy. May you rest in peace now.
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Tibbles
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Passed Away:November 17, 2013
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This big guy is handsome. He is healthy and bouncy and gets on well with other tough ferrets. Does have a tumour in his mouth which does not affect his appetite or ability to eat. Requires little maintenance to care for. Can be adopted as a single into an existing ferret business or fostered with friends.
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Cassie
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Passed Away:October 24, 2013
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Cassie is being responsible and trying to get things organized. She is the worry wart in the partnership but seems to get along with other gentle fosters.
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Buddy #3
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Passed Away:October 18, 2013
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Buddy is currently residing in his loving, forever foster home with pals. He is robust and happy!
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Te-La
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Passed Away:October 15, 2013
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Sweet natured and calm little jill with an easy going, lovable nature.
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Margaret
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Passed Away:October 1, 2013
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Frank is surely delighted to see her again but Margaret's (a.k.a Miss Maggie) departure for the Rainbow Bridge has left a huge hole in her foster mom's heart.
Stashes of balls remain hidden and unattended and Lotto has no quiet friends left to snuggle with.
You fought a good and brave fight sweet one! DIP until we meet again.
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Liberty
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Passed Away:September 25, 2013
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Liberty, the name says it all. She is very sweet and lovable. She takes any opportunity she has to enjoy herself outside of her cage. Her favourite past times include: eating duck soup, playing with other ferrets, cuddling and scratching at carpet.
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Beuller
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Passed Away:September 16, 2013
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Mongo
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Passed Away:September 14, 2013
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This large boy came to us with no name or history via the Humane Society. He's turned out to be a big sooky pants, gives kisses everywhere and has discovered that he loves the rice box. He's a bit of a bully with the pansies and is pushing his girth around the place to make his point. He also "cries wolf" even though he's the one beating the others up. He'd be best suited as a single because he's too tough for the wimps and too wimpy for the tough crowd.
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Moose #2 (955)
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Passed Away:September 13, 2013
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Moose left us unexpectedly and quickly. There was no previous indication of illness.
He passed away cuddled safely in his foster Mom's arms. He wasn't with this crew long but surely Moog will be there to meet him and introduce him to all the fuzzies who went before - he'll have a great big fur pile to cuddle in.
He will be especially missed by Koda who was so glad to have another Montreal boy in the house.
DIP Big Guy <3
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Moog
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Passed Away:September 4, 2013
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Moog passed away peacefully in his sleep cuddled safely with all his friends who stayed with him until I took him away.
I will miss watching him putter back and forth and hiding all the balls in his bed where he could keep an eye on them and all the ferrets will certainly miss the gentle way he accepted each newcomer.
DIP sweet boy - you did everything on your own terms and in your way including picking your time to leave us - give Kiwi a kiss for me - I'm sure he will glad to see you.
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Pepsi
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Passed Away:July 11, 2013
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My dear Pepsi, you have been my friend for almost 5 years and it was tough to say goodbye to you. My only solace is that you are now free from the discomfort your illness had given you the past year. Rest in peace my little friend.
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Clyde #2
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Passed Away:July 11, 2013
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I'm sorry to see you pass my old friend. Rest in peace.
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Buttercup #2
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Passed Away:July 11, 2013
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Rest in peace Sir Buttercup. I will definitely miss your playful nature.
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Prospero
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Passed Away:June 24, 2013
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This little guy had been found and turned into the Humane Society with no information. He was obviously neglected and has consequently developed trust issues, particuarly with men. Sadly, he does not even know how to play or interact with other fosters. He will remain in foster care, being showered with bigtime TLC until a decsion can be made whether to leave him available for adoption or not.
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Wedgie
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Passed Away:June 17, 2013
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Jack #2
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It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to Jack (aka Jax) who passed away suddenly and with little warning this morning. Your crazy antics and never ending quest to get into trouble will be greatly missed my friend.
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Kiwi #2
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Kiwi -my funny little man! I'm so glad we stopped for that last cuddle - I did not know you were saying goodbye.
I miss you sweet boy; I miss the way you kept such careful track of my comings and goings. I miss the way you couldn't wait for me to take off a pair of shoes or slippers so you could climb in and rub yourself all over them. I miss your gentle dook and funny chuckling sound as you wandered around the house.
DIP - find Reggie and the other kids and take care of each other until I see you again.
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Charlie #4
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Charlie recently lost his cagemate Marshall but he's doing well and forever his happy, bouncing and dooking self. He LOVES his daily duck soup, cuddles with other fosters and hanging upside down.
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Doran
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Doran is a kisser! Sir Doran of the Half-Foot, as we've nicknamed him, is a lap ferret. His goal in life is to be picked up and petted, and he just relaxes in you arms. Doran is about 4 years old.
A birth defect left him with only half a foot on one rear leg, but he still motors like the best of them! Doran has an enlarged heart, and he takes his medicine like a good boy. We hope to have him around for as long as he's happy and comfortable. I often find Doran and Rosie curled up together in a hammock, the two foster ferret just paired from the start.
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Harley #3
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Passed Away:April 18, 2013
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Harley and Bandita are fun fuzzbutts. Harley looks a bit odd with her tumour-tipped tail at this moment, but let me tell you, nothing is gonna slow this crazy gal down. Both are playing with our large group of pansy fosters and are fitting right in. Must be adopted together and Harley will be visiting our vet to assess whether the tumour is operable or not.
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Lola
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Passed Away:March 16, 2013
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Her former owner wanted to put her to sleep because she was adrenal and did not want to pay for her treatment, so I picked her up, did some fundraising for a month, and Lola got her treatment. Her fur has all grown back, and she has a wonderful personality. She is so loving and will spend her time out to play kissing me and following me around like a little puppy. She cannot be with other ferrets, but she likes to play with cats. Lola is happy to be on your lap and scritched and pampered. She is just a little gem. She is getting a bit frail in her old age, and she is not very active, but she'll give you all her love.
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Curly
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Passed Away:February 8, 2013
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Curly is a hoot! He came with Mo and Larry and true to his name, his tail is the most crooked I have ever seen in a ferret! He is not a cuckoo as his brother Mo, but is also not far behind. Loves people and happily snuggles in with two legged companions, well before Mo is ready to settle down at all. Larry has effectively disowned them both, though tolerates their presence reluctantly, so Curly just needs to stick with Mo if he is adopted.
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Monty
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Passed Away:January 29, 2013
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Monty is most definitely a Real Canadian Ferret! He is big, bossy, and bouncy! He plays hard and man, he fights hard. He doesn't know he is aging and has stayed fun and active till now.
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Speedy
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Passed Away:January 24, 2013
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This little girl is a real sweetie. She's soft and snugly but seems a bit shy at this time. We are mixing her with our pansy foster group to see if we can find her a new friend. We'll keep everyone up to date on what family she would be best suited to. B.
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Ivy
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Passed Away:January 5, 2013
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This is a darling little ferret had been taken into a loving home from less-than-ideal conditions that found they were unable to give her the love and TLC she deserved. Ivy LOOOOOOVVVEEESSS cats but is shy with other ferrets. Her foster mum and dad are working to try pairing her with other sweet furkids and giving her the affection she absolutely deserves. UPDATE: Ivy has graduated to the large 'pansy' foster play group. Her best friends are Clyde and Dixie!
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Syrah
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This cute little girl is happy, healthy, and get's along great with others. She's also a fabulous climber and quite the adventurer:) Would be the perfect foster addition to any existing business.
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Giz-mo
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Passed Away:September 14, 2012
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Tabour and Gizmo are sweet ferrets and gentle friends. They BOTH love to give kisses and are definitely a bonded pair. Tabour also LOVES his duck soup but is picky with his treats. Giz-mo on the other hand turns her nose up at the duck soup but there isn't a treat she hasn't met that she didn't like!
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Patches
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Passed Away:August 27, 2012
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Reggie
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Passed Away:June 21, 2012
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DIP Reggie
Reggie's whole mission in life was to love and be loved - he will be missed so much not only by his foster mom and all his foster siblings (he was so soft and comfy to cuddle with and never cross with anyone)but also by his special friend Lise and all the residents at the retirement home he used to visit.
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Inuyasha
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Today we lost one of our family members. Inuyasha was a ferret, a pet and one of his owner's best friends. He was playful and curious until the very end. Even at eight years old and suffering from many illnesses he still ran around, played, and
chased the other animals. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him and especially by Jessica (his owner). April 30th 2004 – June 7th 2012
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Yogi
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Yogi was surrendered with her brother Booboo who, unfortunately, had a number of medical issues and has since crossed the bridge. Yogi is BEYOND sweet. She loves to be held and will sit on you or lay in your arms for hours on end lapping-up the love and attention given to her. If your lucky, she will even bestow her gentle kisses on you.
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Chanelle
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Kiwi was surrendered with Chanelle. Because this pair is older, they will likely remain as permanent fosters.
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Tabour
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Passed Away:April 17, 2012
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Tabour and Gizmo are sweet ferrets and gentle friends. They BOTH love to give kisses and are definitely a bonded pair. Tabour also LOVES his duck soup but is picky with his treats. Giz-mo on the other hand turns her nose up at the duck soup but there isn't a treat she hasn't met that she didn't like!
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Gabriel (prev.Gus Gus)
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Passed Away:April 15, 2012
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Oh my God, Gus Gus and Cuddles are too fun!!!!! What else can I say?!
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Vixen (aka Ludo)
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Passed Away:March 3, 2012
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In 2007 I adopted Vixen (a.k.a. Ludo) from the rescue. I had worked at the pet store were she sat in a cage for almost a year without any prospects of a home. When someone had finally purchased her she wound up in the rescue within a few days. I saw her on your site and knew I had to take her home, even if she wouldn't except cohabitating with Sid and Minx (my other two ferrets) After bringing this little girl home she learned to love her new ferret friends and was a full on ferret frenzie during playtime and gave everyone lots of laughs with her antics. Last Saturday, Miss Vixen passed away, and was found snuggled up with her buddies. She will be dearly missed. I wanted to thank the rescue for being here and giving me the second chance I needed to bring Vixen home. Thank you, Abbey
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Moe #2
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Passed Away:March 1, 2012
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Moe is a great pal for Cyrus but is less bubbly with other ferrets. Loves attention as well and boy can these two play! Though, Moe can be a bit of a hard biter when excited or playing. Because of Moe's dominant personality, he would be better suited to a home without an existing fuzzy family. Cyrus is bubbly and bouncy and sweet as honey. He loves everyone and everything. Plays non stop and has fur as soft as a fleece blanket...sure wish he was cuddlier but has too many things on the go to sit quietly for too long. Fun pair with Moe!
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Rosie (aka Fergus)
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Passed Away:February 18, 2012
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My poor Fergus with the swollen pred belly finally crossed the rainbow bridge. It's sad to see such a sweet boy pass along, but now you are free to play with others once again. Rest in peace.
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Finnigan #2
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Passed Away:February 11, 2012
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Our dear Finnigan, you left us this earth way too soon. You were filled with energy and loved life, thus it is such a shame that you crossed the rainbow bridge at 3 1/2 years young. Your time with us was short but you left many memories of your evil mind. The list is plenty: Trying to steal daddy's couch cushions while he was eating (still trying after being told no 10 times), knocking mom's coke can/bottle on the floor and drink the mess afterwards, climbing the Christmas tree, always making sure to sleep in your mom's clothes. The house seems really empty and quiet without you. We will continue to take care of your friend Casey, one day you'll be together again causing mischief. R.I.P.
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Romeo
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Passed Away:February 9, 2012
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I'm sad to say that Romeo has crossed the rainbow bridge. He put up a valiant fight against his insulinoma but in the end, the effects were too much for poor Romeo to handle. Rest in peace my little friend.
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Rufus
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Passed Away:February 7, 2012
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These boys were lovingly adopted in the spring of '08 and had to recently be returned due to medical issues within their adoptive home. We have listed them together but it is obvious Rufus has adrenal issues. They are less rambunctious then in their younger years but just as sweet. They get along with all the pansy fosters and Guidoune has adopted them into her cage and loves her new-found big brothers. Updated photos to follow.
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Rascal
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Passed Away:February 4, 2012
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Mr. Pickles
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Passed Away:February 1, 2012
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Wow, heeeeee, yikes, yyyoooowww! These are a few of the comments one made hanging out with Lucky and Mr. Pickles. They were big, they were bold, and a load of fun. When they were out together, it was like being in a room full of ferrets! What a pair! They found their forever home together and crossed the rainbow bridge after wonderful lives just 6 months apart. Oh boy, the other ferrets that already crossed have no idea what they are in for!
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Badger #2
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Passed Away:January 20, 2012
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This sweet fellow was only supposed to be a temporary resident. It was a long-term ferret-sitting/surrender due to the owner's home situation. This old fellow was loved and cared for and died suddenly in his sleep and without suffering.
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Bobby (prev. Bob)
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Passed Away:January 20, 2012
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Bob is still missing her best pal, Rio but she is cuddling up with her new foster family (everyone has moved to her spot in the cage) and she's definitely beginning to play again - if she can't tempt a fuzzy to play with her she has her foster mom wrapped around her little paw. She is such a sweet, and fun ferret so it is doing our hearts good to see she is a little less sad. Never fear! Her foster family is giving her plenty of extra duck soup love and kisses. Though she is older, she still behaves as she did when she was 6 months old. We will have to be sure Bob is 100 percent before we allow her to be adopted and she will absolutely have to have another fuzzy friend.
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Cyrus
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Passed Away:January 1, 2012
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Bubbly and bouncy and sweet as honey. Loves everyone and everything. Plays non stop and has fur as soft as a fleece blanket...sure wish he was more cuddly but has too many things on the go to sit quietly for too long. Fun pair with Moe!
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Martha
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Passed Away:December 19, 2011
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Martha is a sweet girl and we'll tell you more about her as we get to know her. We do know she is crazy about Ferretone.
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Coquette
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Passed Away:December 17, 2011
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Coquette came to us with P'tit Gris. She was having a blast since she was surrendered but as of last year, she seems to be showing underlying medical issues. For this reason, she is now a permanent resident. She seems happy and healthy for the time being, though she recently lost her cagemate, P'tit Gris.
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Sydney
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Passed Away:December 1, 2011
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Phin and Sydney are a cool pair and were much loved by their previous mum. Phin is relaxed and makes a lovely scarf while his human counterparts putter around. As Phin is content to flop on the ground in the position of laziness, Sydney is digging, playing, snorkelling, hiding toys and nibbling on toes. A lovely compliment to Phin's more sloth-like approach to life. This pair must remain together.
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Chaos
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Passed Away:November 27, 2011
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Today was a very sad day at our house, Chaos died. We are thankful that we were given the chance to make her comfortable and that we were with her so she knew she was safe and loved. Chaos was a very cuddly ferret, who loved to give kisses.
She will be missed by everyone who knew her, her owner Jessica, and especially by Inuyasha who is now all alone.
March 15th 2005 –November 27th 2011
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Frank
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Passed Away:November 18, 2011
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Frank was unabashedly and exuberantly ferret! No nook or cranny left
unexplored, no mischief left untried! Rice boxes were fun but dirt was
better - those plants just made if more interesting. His arrival prompted
a re-evaluation of ferret proofing when, in his first week, he managed to
climb unto a table and singe his whiskers in a candle, slice open his nose
on a tin can lid while sorting through the recycling bin and fall into a
toilet bowl while trying to imitate his beloved Maggie who drinks out of
the toilet with panache.
Frank is the reason that the rubber ends of door stops have been removed
from every door in my house and the reason dogs find my shoes so
fascinating when I take them off at someone's door - Frank would wait for
my shoes or slippers to come off in the evening and then climb right in
and roll around in them - the inside of my sneakers always smells like
ferret!
Always too busy for cuddles Frank saved his softer side for Margaret - she
alone was worthy of his kisses especially when she was ill and he snuggled
and fretted over her like a little old man.
Taken from us far too soon by aggressive cancer he will be greatly missed
but also remembered for his joyful spirit.
Travel safely little man and say hello to all my other babies at the
bridge (I just know you are going to run right up to Taz and stick your
butt in her face until she screams but then it would not be you if you
said hello any other way!) I promise to take good care of Margaret for
you.
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Powder #2
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Passed Away:November 18, 2011
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Sweet Powder. You were only with us a very short period of time but showed us your cuddly nature and sweetness right away. Untreated adrenal and likely, underlying lymphoma, led the way to an early, and unexpected end after a short stay. Rest assured though, that there are many friends for you to meet on the rainbow bridge.
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Hershey #3
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Passed Away:November 5, 2011
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Hershey and Snickers are equally sweet as their names imply. Both are energetic and curious, nice natured with other ferrets. Hershey is a larger then average hob, a gentle giant. This pair has been together for the past nine months so would do well together or with other ferrets. Must be adopted together.
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Finn
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Passed Away:October 28, 2011
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Well my old friend. You romped and ran and had a pretty darn good time till the ripe ol' age of 9. who da' thought you would do it?! You were such a shy boy when you first arrived, startling as the slightest noise or disturbance. You developed adrenal, like they all do, "but hey..", you thought, "...who cares?!", and just kept right on playing. You were soft and robust and healthy and then within a short period of time, you became ill and your foster mum and dad had to say goodbye. We are all sad, but you know, you had it pretty good with us for 5 wonderful years and we know you still have enough sass left over to cause trouble on the rainbow bridge. Say 'hey' to Gwen for us! See you in time sweet, soft friend!
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Jedi
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Passed Away:October 19, 2011
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Well Behaved Real Canadian Ferrets.
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P'tit Gris
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Passed Away:October 6, 2011
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P'tit Gris arrived to us a few years back. He was surrendered with Coquette and they were a nice pair. They went their separate ways when Coquette became ill. He stayed relatively content and healthy despite having adrenal and a deslorin implant. He and his old cagemate were reunited this summer when her health had improved and he enjoyed showing her all his favourite toys and sleepy spots. His favourite passtime, nipping his foster parents for attention. Sadly, this fall, he became ill, for real this time, and the very difficult decision to say goodbye was made. He will wait for Coquette on the Rainbow bridge, and though his foster parents would never want to admit it, they will miss 'sharkface' afterall!
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Lucky
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Passed Away:October 1, 2011
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Wow, heeeeee, yikes, yyyoooowww! These are a few of the comments one made hanging out with Lucky and Mr. Pickles. They were big, they were bold, and a load of fun. When they were out together, it was like being in a room full of ferrets! What a pair! They found their forever home together and crossed the rainbow bridge after wonderful lives just 6 months apart. Oh boy, the other ferrets that already crossed have no idea what they are in for!
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Archie
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Passed Away:September 16, 2011
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Archie and Buddy came to us at a year of age. They were fun and active and got along with everyone! We always felt bad that such a nice pair of ferrets was not getting adopted. Thankfully, they found a loving, forever foster home. Archie enjoyed his new-found friends and freedom and had a blast while it lasted. His foster family had sensed that something was brewing and within a few months, despite duck soup and a little extra TLC, Archie developed an aggressive lymphoma which made him very ill, very quickly, within a 24 hour period. We had to say our goodbye's as it was the right thing to do for such a nice boy. He will be missed.....
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Mavie
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Passed Away:September 1, 2011
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Mavie...what can we say about you except that you were cherished and loved and a welcome addition to our homes! You came to us bouncing like Tigger and enriched our lives with your antics and personality. You had your time with Willy Wonka, agreeing to disagree in your love/hate relationship that was always entertaining to say the least. When he was gone, you were just not open to any other ferrety friends but loved everything else 2-legged and 4! As with all our old friends, your time had come. We said our goodbyes quietly and I let you go. You'll likely be tormenting all the other ferrets over the rainbow bridge, and we would expect nothing less. We love you!
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Ivory
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Passed Away:August 29, 2011
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Ivory spent her foster days being loved and having fuzzy friends to snuggle with. Despite being on prednisone for over a year for insulinoma, Ivory seemed content and happy, puttering around and eating her twice daily duck soup. Blessedly, she didn't suffer long as she was only found ill the one morning that her foster home had to say their goodbyes. She will meet her old cagemate Fleecy over the rainbow bridge.
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Fidget
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Passed Away:August 26, 2011
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This happy little man is an "energizer bunny"! He LOVES to play and doesn't care much for cuddles, he just doesn't have time for them! Isn't much for socializing with others, they scare him, but will tolerate being in the same room as them. Had a rough go at first but is now back to his old self and loving his duck soup.
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Sambo
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Passed Away:August 21, 2011
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Sambo was a rescue as per his previous owners so we're guesstimating his age. This ferret was gorgeous! He and Monty were big and fun and kept any foster home hopping. Sambo seemed healthy and happy and within a few days became ill and passed away. He has devastated his foster dad but is survived by his wonderful, robust cagemate. His energy and silly nature will be missed.
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Archimedes (aka Slinky)
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Passed Away:August 21, 2011
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This sweet, lovable boy is a ladies man. Well, maybe more like a lady chaser :) He loves to squeeze in to any sleepy spot with the girls and cuddle. Wherever they go, he follows. He eats anything and everything and took to duck soup immediately.
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Spitz
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Passed Away:August 8, 2011
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My little Spitz-a-ma-doody. This little spitfire came to me after finding her in a pet store, hours away from euthanasia for her ability to bite and hold onto flesh like a pitbull. I felt the bite just once to learn my lesson and spent the rest of her life, giving TLC and love and teaching her to enjoy handling. She had her moments but for all intents and purposes, was rehabilitated. She was the last of my beloved crew I had to let go due to age and illness and may very well have made me the saddest. She was all tenacity and grit and I loved her for it. She will be so desperately missed and will be with all her cagemates over the rainbow bridge.
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Dexter
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Passed Away:August 2, 2011
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Dexter was a sweet ferret, got along with everyone, loved to play and won everyone's heart over that he met. We were hoping for a forever foster home and he became suddently ill and failed within 2 days to the point we had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye and let him go. This guy will be missed and left us too early. Gary will watch over him over the rainbow bridge......
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Sonny
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Passed Away:July 26, 2011
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In a yearbook, Sonny would have been voted ‘best liked’ and ‘most likely to succeed’ – he got along with every ferret he met and no adventure ever seemed too much for him. In his youth, Sonny was a hefty little quarterback with a heart of gold. He was also an intrepid climber of bookshelves, unpacker of boxes and a just-watch-my-mojo dancer to ukelele music. His pastimes included cleaning a friend’s ear (ferret or human), sleeping in awkward positions and cleaning his teeth on any piece of Velcro he could lay a paw on. He also loved a good romp with another ferret and once placed 2nd in tube racing at a ferret frolic. Sonny taught us that crinkly paper was the true spirit of Christmas, and dutifully posed for photos with Santa every year. When our (human) baby appeared, Sonny gingerly investigated shrieks of delight and was more tolerant than he should have been to the occasional pull of the tail. Thrilled that so many colourful, crinkly, rattling objects were now left about on the floor, Sonny quickly achieved “official toy tester” status in our house. In toddler parlance, Sonny was known as “dee-dee”, and was fed many treats from chubby and eager fingers. As he grew older, Sonny became a promiscuous snuggler, ready to share a sleep sack or lap with anyone. We’ll miss you dearly Sonny, but we know you’ll be leading the way to improperly closed garbage bins, nibbling bits of lord-knows-what off the floor, dooking about with Sniff and snuggling with Aiden across the rainbow bridge. Sonny crossed over peacefully on July 26th in the wee hours of the morning.
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Taz #2
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Passed Away:July 23, 2011
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Taz
My bright eyed little beauty you were the embodiment of the "Dance like
know one is watching philosophy"! How you loved to run... with maximum
effort and unsurpassed enthusiasm you never knew or cared that you weren't
really the fastest little ferret in the world or how your efforts made us
laugh and smile. The fact that you loved treats and soup so much you had
a slightly pear shaped figure may have slowed you down a bit but it only
made you more beautiful.
Feisty and vocal in defense of anything you considered your own and
consistent in your objections to Frank's approach to saying hello by
pushing his butt up against your face you were also the den mother and
self appointed caretaker of the sick, the frail and the tiny in the house.
I'll always remember how when PB&J came home you herded and hovered making
sure they were safe and used your body curled around them to keep them
separate from the big boys in the ferret pile. Even when they came back
to visit and they were twice your size you still treated those boys like
they were your babies.
I think you knew Toby was sick before I did - you stayed so close to him
that final night and the next morning instead of your usual dash down the
stairs it seemed you tried to duplicate his morning routine - asking to be
picked up and settling down for a snuggle in my lap... you couldn't
help it if it just wasn't in your nature to stay there long.
Be well again my darling; go find Wiley and Toby. Run to your heart's
content and then find a rice box and make that rice fly, then curl up with
your friends and sleep peacefully.
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Atreyu
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Passed Away:July 19, 2011
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This sweet kid was only recently surrendered and has not been with us long enough. He had been a rescue a year or so ago and then that family had to let him go because of allergies. When he came into our care, it was obvious there was something going on, as there was a mass on his lower abdomen and related medical issues. He slipped away quietly this morning, loved and cuddled.......
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Ozzy
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Passed Away:July 18, 2011
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Sweet little Ozzy passed away peacefully in my arms after a sudden and dramtic decline in his health. A large mass was found in his abdomen and after a spending a few days in emergency care with no improvement, I made the very difficult decision to let this little angel cross the rainbow bridge. Ozzy was my very first ferret and opened my heart and home up to this amazing bunch of wacky and fantastic critters. Ozzy will forever be remembered as the "original fuzz" and will be profoundly missed by mom, dad and all your ferret pals.
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Buzz
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Passed Away:July 16, 2011
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Buzz was a cool guy with his cagemate and pal, Squirt. He had been dealing with ongoing medical issues and recently had not been doing as well and seemed uncomfortable. His loving mum knew it was time to make a decision and she made the right one. He will be missed so much but she knows he will wait on the rainbow bridge for her. Sleep well sweet friend.....
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Galahad (prev.Gabriel)
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Passed Away:June 28, 2011
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What a shy little boy...found cold and terrified and turned in. His big, beautiful eyes were sure to win the hearts of anyone to look into them...and sure enough, he was adopted almost immediately!
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Juliette
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Passed Away:June 22, 2011
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Juliette was a sweet girl. She had finally found a forever foster home after being returned from a successful adoption because a member of the human family had died. Sadly, she developed an aggressive insulinoma, and despite pred, duck soup and tons of TLC, lost her battle with the disease. She is survived by her cagemate Spike and will wait for him on the rainbow bridge.
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Spunkmeyer
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Passed Away:June 21, 2011
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Spunkmeyer was a kick ass little ferret. When we first met him, he was a little black furry flying ball of energy. WeÂ’d put him on the bed and tickle him, and he would take flying leaps towards you, paws outstretched, mouth open in a big joyful ferret grin.
He was a smart ferret. He would balance on his hind legs for a treat, and together we practiced roll over and shake-a-paw. He was so sweet when heÂ’d eagerly grab your fingertips with his front paws. He had soft thick black fur, dark eyes, and sweet white ears. You could spot him across a room watching you, by his his little pink & white ears.
He loved to go outside for walks. HeÂ’d bounce through the grass in happiness. In our old apartment, sometimes I'd let him nip out the door and hop down the hallway. He would dook and dance and prance, and do his best to streak by me to the elevators.
Whenever he was awake heÂ’d come seek me out, see what I was up to, perhaps beg for a treat. While I was washing dishes, he would lie across my feet like a cuddly footwarmer. My favourite time was early morning when I would wake up the ferrets, and give Spunkmeyer a back rub while he groomed my arm hair up then down. He enjoyed our company so very much, and we enjoyed him.
We miss our smart, joyful, friendly little guy. You are forever in our hearts; thank you Spunkmeyer.
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Bruiser
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Passed Away:June 16, 2011
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Bruiser was always, what we lovingly referred to, as 'voluptuous'. He was always sweet and cuddly, playful and silly. He was the perfect ferret. Over the years, we had some scares...some might recall the pinkyfinger-sized hairball he had surgically removed...Bruiser was known by many locally as a ferret embassador, attending a number of functions and special events. He was seen on TV with me advertising an upcoming Frolic or in the local paper, helping me by sleeping on my speech at the table of a city council meeting about ferrets as therapy animals on OC transpo buses. Bruiser was every child's favourite ferret in amoungst the pile of cute and fuzzy fosters. I have him in a wedding photo with me, posing as always for the best angles to highlight his robust frame. Sadly, everything wonderful will change and age and Bruiser's time had arrived. He was just over 7 years old and battling unseen evils, one of which was insulinoma. I knew that to wait too long, would be unkind and hurt my beloved companion more. To replace him seems an impossible task, though I continue to be surrounded by sweet faces and fuzzbutt kisses galor. Sleep kind friend.....you will be missed.....
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JoJo
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Passed Away:June 11, 2011
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Jojo is still a ball of energy, the other foster can't seem to keep-up with her level of play. It's hard to believe she's over 6years old! A real rice box lover, and wrestler. When she has her cuddle moments, she loves to share them with her four, and two legged, companions and can be found all curled-up in a ferret pile.
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Nicodemus
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Our grampa Nic is nine year old! All gray and grizzled, a bit stiff with arthritis, he has cataracts, but his eyes are still bright. He's a lone ferret, and likes it that way. Nic loves to play with the pom-pom on a string, rolling the front mat to be a carpet shark, and he'll try to get the socks off your feet. He's missing a few teeth, but still has a good bite! Grampa loves his food, he is the heaviest ferret here, and it's mostly muscle too! He snores and farts, and we just love him to bits!
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Rosie #2
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Rosie came from the Trois-Rivieres Humane Society, all bald and skinny. She's about three years old, and has a bright spirit. She loves to play, and quickly bonded with her brothers ans sisters in foster care. She received an implant for her adrenal disease, and now her fur is all beginning to grow back. She has discovered the joys of Ferretone, socks, and scritches on her back. Rosie is a truly delightful ferret to be around, but better wear slippers, or you'll get a good nip on your foot!
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Toby
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Passed Away:April 14, 2011
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Toby
If the FRSO published a year book Toby would have been voted "most
popular" - when I was looking for a newer picture of him I could not find
a single one without other ferrets in it! Toby played with the rowdy,
cuddled with the tired and in some magical way known only to him brokered
peace in the house between all conflicting parties. A great big love
magnet if Toby was in the house then all the ferrets cuddled in one happy
pile - no screaming, no fighting.
This big hearted handsome guy was willing to spread the love around to
outside his ferret family too... he loved to play tag with Stephie the
golden retriever next door and was a regular fixture in the neighbourhood
joining me frequently for afternoon strolls, a visit with the neighbours
on the front step or a quick trip down to the mall - he was often
responsible for a slow downs in customer service at the bank where his fan
club would all have to stop to say hello. Toby was sure of his welcome he
did not hesitate to walk in a neighbour's open door to have a little tour
around or to take a break from listening to all the ladies catch up on the
local gossip!
Toby was the perfect ferret ambassador - gorgeous, and laid back he could
be counted on to be gentle with ferret novices and small children and
would reward their attention with plentiful kisses.
Toby hated to be confined in a carrier on car trips but loved riding
shotgun on his solo trips with me - he's stretch out on a blanket with his
harness clipped to the seatbelt and enjoy the ride - sometimes standing up
to peek out the passenger window.
Not always a cuddler after a health scare where we almost lost him he
decided I deserved some extra Toby love - he would start each morning by
climbing up in my lap and snoozing there while I worked on the computer -
given a chance he would end his day the same way before heading to the
cage to get his ferret fur pile organized.
Miss you Toby - you left us way too soon.
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Spunky
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Passed Away:April 13, 2011
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Today Chaos and Inuyasha lost a very good friend, Spunky. The three ferrets who have been together for the last 3 years were very close. The only time he wasn't cuddled with them was when he was eating or exploring,something he really enjoyed to do alone or with the others. Two other activities he really liked were burrowing into shredded paper, blankets or sand and hiding anywhere he could. Sadly he had to be euthanized due to his failing health. He was much loved by people who had contact with him,his fellow ferrets Chaos and Inuyasha and especially by his owner Jessica. Spunky you will be missed.
July 6th 2005 - April 13th 2011
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Emery
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Passed Away:April 1, 2011
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Emery is a sweet, sensitive, and delicate little girl. She has a lot of trouble tolerating heat, even more so than other ferrets, and she's
very easily stressed. When she's stressed, she sometimes bites at a small, benign skin tumour she has and makes it bleed, or else stops
eating. Fortunately, she's realized that duck soup tastes REALLY GOOD!
Other ferrets scare her a lot, but after a very lengthy introduction period, she finally made friends with her least threatening foster
brother and now hates to be without him. She's a dedicated explorer who has to check the whole house every time she wakes up to see if anything has changed, and she HATES to be kept out of a room. She's a champ with the litterbox when she's in the cage and utterly hopeless when she's out. She doesn't like cuddles unless she's really sleepy,
but she does like licking hands.
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Emily
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Passed Away:March 28, 2011
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Little Emily is a wimp. She needs sweet ferret friends to snuggle with and of course, we oblige. Loves to be held and caressed...The perfect lap ferret! Is currently unavailable for adoption.
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FiFi (prev KiKi)
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Passed Away:March 15, 2011
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This shy guy was a really sweety. Loved a good cuddle and was kind to the other fosters. Had a bout of an unknown illness and after assessement by our vets, it was thought he had a foreign body, possibly in his stomach. With tons of TLC and duck soup love, he gained weight and remained moderately active and robust, despite the underlying menace. He went in for surgery this afternoon, healthy and happy and energetically scratching at the carrier and running around to explore the clinic when I dropped him off. Sadly, it was not a foreign body but a mass, most likely cancerous in the stomach, and outside the intestines. Despite his apparent robust health otherwise, he did not survive the surgery. The may be a blessing in disguise, as the prognosis post op was poor, but a sad loss, nonetheless. He is survived by his foster pals and his original cagemate KiKi. Goodbye sweet ferret........
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Cujo
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Passed Away:March 9, 2011
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This is a very cute pair. Cujo is so laidback, sweet, cuddly and adorable. This big boy worships his treats (Bandits especially). He does like sleeping and seems to be very interested in other animals such as my cat and my pooch. Charlie on the other hand has a little more spunk. She tends to bite your feet and hands. Therefore, it would be best for owner to have previous experience with ferrets. Charlie also enjoys playing with other ferrets and seems to have a soft spot for Miss Liberty. This pair must go together.
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Peanut #2
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Passed Away:February 23, 2011
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This gal is a little firecracker. She is itty-bitty, has no hair to speak of presently, due to previously undiagnosed adrenal issues, and is hard to spot as she streaks about her play area. She can be picky with friends but is super sweet with humans if she stays still long enough. This little tea-cup ferret is available for adoption or in a permanent foster arrangement.
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Boudica
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Passed Away:February 8, 2011
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This poor little girl came to the Rescue having had a bad experience in her previous home. Neglect and abuse is strongly suspected as this sweet furkid bites out of fear. She has a bad infection under her chin, is thin and weak and is in fact, intact. Our goal is to help her with good food, kindness and other furry friends and to get her spayed as soon as possible for her health and happiness. At this time she will not be available for adoption until we can re-evaluate her progress after intense TLC and her present foster mum's, and dad's, duck soup and love!
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C.C.
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Passed Away:February 3, 2011
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This is a very cute pair. Cujo is so laidback, sweet, cuddly and adorable. This big boy worships his treats (Bandits especially). He does like sleeping and seems to be very interested in other animals such as my cat and my pooch. Charlie on the other hand has a little more spunk. She tends to bite your feet and hands. Therefore, it would be best for owner to have previous experience with ferrets. Charlie also enjoys playing with other ferrets and seems to have a soft spot for Miss Liberty. This pair must go together.
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Gwen
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Passed Away:January 30, 2011
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Gwen was all personality and fit nicely in with our crazy foster homes. She was loved by all of us and had a happy life. Like all our older fosters, she became ill with unknown issues, most treatable until it was time to let this feisty girl go. She is survived by the last of her crew, Finn, who will outlive us all. Good bye little friend.
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Freddy
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Passed Away:December 20, 2010
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My poor little Freddy, I do miss you. After watching your health steadily decline this past year, I am comforted that your suffering has finally ended.
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Gucci (aka Spock)
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Passed Away:December 16, 2010
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This little guy was only with us for a week, but he had us wrapped around his little paws. He was such a laid back and sweet little boy, who just loved to lie in your arms and give kisses. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten for the short time he had here with us.
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Bright Eyes
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Passed Away:November 30, 2010
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This older fellow loves to be held and sang to. Must remain in our care and loved......
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Pumpkin (prev.Grisou)
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Passed Away:November 29, 2010
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Pumpkin arrived at my home with the craziest biting issues I had ever faced. He would literally run up someone's body to bite and with 4 lbs behind him, it was as intimidating a sight as could be! We developed a way of teaching him that handling wasn't scary and that some of us weird 2-legged creatures, could actually be trusted. Years later, Pumpkin was giving the best face kisses ever!!! He was sleek and beautiful, and though there would always be the potential to nip, he spent his last couple of years, happy and handled and loved. Pumpkin was too young to be sick and what was first treated as an abscess in his mouth, soon returned and was recognized by its true nature, cancer...ugh....what an awful word and it stole the life of another special furkid. Though we had to let Pumpkin go, we were comforted by the knowledge that he was one of the lucky ones....a rescued boy who was cherished his whole life, to the end, as is the responsiblity of those of us who care for our silly pets. We knew it was the right time to let him go. Sleep sweet friend....till we meet again.
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Marshall
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Passed Away:November 28, 2010
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Marshall was a sweet ferret. Lived a happy life in foster care with many fuzzy pals. Had an insulinomic episode while at a presentation and we thought him a gonner. Pulled through but only to survive for another week, despite medications and special care. His kisses will be missed and is survived by his cagemate, Charlie.
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Panda (prev.Nettles)
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Passed Away:November 22, 2010
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Nettles was fondly renamed Panda and successfully integrated with other ferrets...mostly they all agreed to disagree....by his loving adopted family. He was robust and happy and living a wonderful life. He became very suddenly ill one monday and within a matter of hours, was obviously in pain at the vet clinic. His mum had to tearfully say goodbye and it was later discovered that a lymphoma mass had reared its ugly head, and attached to his intestine. He would not have survived. Goodbye sweet ferret...go torment others waiting on the rainbow bridge and make your mum proud.
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Aiden
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Passed Away:November 3, 2010
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Aidan came to us with bad teeth, a round belly and a wobbly walk; he would have been picked last on the softball team, but to us he was adorable. He loved chasing after the squeaky toy, and in his younger years, tumbling with Sonny and Sniff. Excursions outside were filled with perimeter sweeps around the schoolyard buildings, and dirtying his nose in the garden. Of all the fur family, Aidan was the most complacent at dress up time, sporting reindeer antlers, teddy bear sweaters or Senators T-shirts whenever the mood struck his mom. Good-natured and never a biter, he was always passed around to curious visitors at Hallowe’en and Christmas. He spent occasional weekends with Aunt Jen and Uncle James, and quickly earned the nickname “plucky” thanks to Aunt Jen’s tireless efforts to, umm, “groom” him at shedding time. Aidan had no chronic conditions, and lived his life with us in comfort. We tried so hard to have more time with him, but in the last few weeks, three surgeries were more than his heart could handle. He’ll be missed by Mom, Dad, Sonny and new playmate Hannan.
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Jack
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Passed Away:October 12, 2010
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Jack is a precious little man; that is for sure. Jack came from a very bad place where he was starved and neglected. He battled with serious stomach issues, and has been at death's doorstep several times. But not now, not even close! With love and care Jack is healthy and happy, and fat! Well, for him anyways! He's usually very laid back, but when he gets going, you see how he's earned the nickname "Spastic Man!" What a loon. Usually not very aggressive, but has been known to sometimes push his weight around in the past, especially with the "new guys" and the timid/small ladies. And when we say "push his weight around", that's exactly what we mean. I don't know about you, but I don't like anyone's butt in my face! Best adopted with a business, he'd miss the cuddles of others too much if he was alone.
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Amadeus
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Passed Away:October 10, 2010
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We took him in knowing he was likely not going to make it poor soul.
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Tyson
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Passed Away:October 5, 2010
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Tyson still gives the odd nip on the top of the foot if you haven't noticed how cute he is. Tyson has dropped a bit of weight and is playing alot. He's a cutie, but can be tough with some ferrets.
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Buddy #4
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Passed Away:October 2, 2010
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This sweet ferret came to us thin and almost hairless. Though he was given extra TLC and a vet visit to rule in possible adrenal, he ended up succumbing to something cardiac or respiratory within a couple of days of the visit.
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Criquette
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Passed Away:August 23, 2010
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This fuzzy darling was only recently acquired by the surrendering family in hopes of adding her to their existing business. Other than not getting along with their ferrets, she seemed unwell. The FRSO will be investigating what might be ailing her and will keep everyone up to date. She will likely remain a permanent resident, no matter.
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Gizmo-tizmo
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Passed Away:July 30, 2010
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Gizmo is timid, sweet and a VERY good listener. He also loves to follow you around the house, always at your feet. Really, really likes his duck soup but soooo stingy with his kisses. Due to this shy-guy's age and nervousness around new ferrets, he will stay as a permanent foster getting as much TLC as possible.
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Goose
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Goose passed away peacefully in my arms on thrusday night. We didn't have her long but she was a shining light in our family.She was a fun loving ferret who enjoyed meeting everyone and loved to play with her sister honey. We will always remember her and miss her dearly. Gone but never forgotten.
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Dahlila
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Oh my, what a cute ferret! She's very well behaved, never nips and LOVES to play. It's a real treat having her in the house... ferrets like this are very rare so don't be surprised if she's adopted real soon!
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Cricket
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Passed Away:June 25, 2010
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Cricket passed away in my arms after a long case of ADR (ain't doin right). Her feisty personality will definitely be missed.
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Kramer
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Passed Away:June 11, 2010
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Unfortunately, this litter dear wasn't with us for very long. We always warn surrendering families about the risk of underlying medical issues that tend to rear their ugly heads with the stress of change, particularly with the older furkids. We hate it when it comes true. Kramer loved to be held and bonded with my own older fuzzbutt, Bruiser. It was still within the first week when Kramer became ill with insulinoma-like issues. We treated him and rushed him to the emergency clinic, but it became quite apparent that the issue was our arch nemesis, lymphoma. We had no choice but to let Kramer go. He is survived by his cagemate, Moog, who we promise to take good care of and find a new best friend. Sleep peacefully little one.
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Bandita
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Bandita came with Harley and they were a sweet pair. They got along with most of the fosters and loved attention from their foster parents. Sadly, as Harley continued to thrive, even after her tail surgery, Bandita started to slow down. It was obvious her spleen was very enlarged and she was uncomfortable. A visit to the vet confirmed our worst fears that yet again, this was likely lymphoma. Even more sad was that the typical treatment of prednisone did nothing to slow the progression of her disease down and it was time to let her go. She will be missed by her foster parents and those that helped her in her last days. Sleep well Bandita.
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Becky
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This older gal is super active for her age and crazy sweet. Loves food and treats and took immediately to duck soup. Seems to get along with other ferrets. Happens to be a terrific climber!
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Amadeus (prev. Huff)
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This beautiful man has come a long way. It is hard to believe that he almost didn't make to and had been touch and go several times. He's now got so much weight to him that I'd almost call him portly! He loves his food and duck soup and has now leaned how to play! Loves cats but not so fond of other ferrets. Would do best as a single.
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Daisy #2
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Euthanised 10th May 2010 at CAH by KB, laboured breathing, muscle atrophy and waif-like.
Contacting SPCA to report. The intention was to have some action taken against the party Chantel had obtained the ferret from.
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Meekco
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Meekco came to us in a desperate state, no body fat and wasted muscles. Despite moment of improvement he never really had a chance. Meds worked for a while and then he failed again. Not only did my group love and protect Meekco, my whole family grew to love him too and it was a difficult day when I decided enough was enough. It came to the point that Meekco was so weak he could not stand for long without falling. If love, care and positive thoughts could have kept this little ferret alive he'd still be with me today but sadly it was not to be. Rest peacefully my sweet boy. KB
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Bosco
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Passed Away:March 11, 2010
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This guy is a sweetheart and is now running with all the other 'sweet hearts and pansies' at his foster home. Seems to love to play and if he's 4, he sure doesn't act it. We'll see if he finds a favourite friend but presently listed as a single into a home with other sweet fuzzies.
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Bandit #5
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Passed Away:March 8, 2010
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Quiet and shy, loves it when you talk with him and likes to have his face rubbed but even after two years in the same foster home, he still doesn't like to be picked-up and held. Loves his cage mates to be soft and sweet so he can snuggle up to them if you please.
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Pippin
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Passed Away:February 23, 2010
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This cute little girl has never seen or smelled other ferrets before, so she's somewhat nervous right now. We're hoping that she'll calm down soon and be ready for adoption. No other health problems and dances like a crazy girl when she gets excited.
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Smudge
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Passed Away:February 20, 2010
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Smudge finally lost his battle with whatever cancer he'd been fighting. Kim had taken him on my behalf in order to continue with treatment through Dr. Laite for diarrhea, lethargy and weight issues. He had been doing wonderfully since going to Kim's in the fall and then within a matter of a week, went downhill. His initial positive response to pred was shortlived. Kim and I knew it was time to say goodbye. He will be missed by his new friends at Kim's and by Bruiser and Spitz at my furry home. Give Roxy a hug and say 'hi' to my other furkids waiting for me on the rainbow bridge. Love Beth
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Eiko
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Passed Away:January 22, 2010
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My Eiko-bird, what a lady. She came to us a wizened, blind old girl. We didn’t expect to have her that long, but she showed us true spirit. She puttered around the apartment, and slept with “her” boys. At close to 9 ½ years old, we decided it was time. It is a sad thing to lose a friend, but she had such a long life, and lived it right to the end with sass and spirit. I miss her, but I can’t help but smile at her memory.
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Roxy
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Passed Away:January 21, 2010
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My little Roxy. Was a tyrant right till the moment she was sick. Loved to play and thought she was one tough cookie. Probably Spitz's influence. Was a loved member of my always extensive ferret home and blessedly only became obviously ill just a few days before we had to say goodbye. Is survived by Spitz, Bruiser and Smudge, who stays with Kim while his medical issues are managed. Say 'hi' to my other furkids waiting for me on the rainbow bridge. Love Beth
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Boomer
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Passed Away:January 21, 2010
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He's young, but we have no history so don't know his exact age. Bouncy, happy....did I mention bouncy? Loves to be close to people and most definately loves everything with fur. Has the cutest permanent look of wonder. He just seems thrilled by all his new surroundings.
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Gyno
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Passed Away:December 5, 2009
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What a good little boy Gyno is. The poor bloke came to us from a home that just didn't do enough research in ferretry. Because of this, he was carried around by the tail on a regular basis, and has had his canine teeth clipped. These things haven't stopped our little man, not a bit. He's a happy little boy who loves to sleep! Yeah, he's a pretty low key little guy who spends his time sleeping, but watch out, for within this calm little albino hides a war dancing, hissing play-monster! Gyno will let you hold him and rub him for a bit, but prefers to putter about on his own. He does well with other ferrets, but can be a bit bossy at times, with both males and females. He likes A LOT of out of cage time. If you think that you can offer him this, and a lot of attention, he would be a wonderful single ferret for you.
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Goliath
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Passed Away:November 20, 2009
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Every ferret who comes into my home is special. We take the old, the sick, the un-adoptable. They come into our home as special ferrets. Every once in a while an especially special little one comes along, and becomes “Daddy’s Special Baby”. This was Mr. “G”. He came to us and from the very start he took a special liking to his new poppa. He would follow me around and play. We would go on “Adventures with Dad” down the hallway of the apartment building, or to the General Campus waiting to pick up mom. As he aged, we began our “Duck Soup Ritual”. Poppa would spoon out the soup, mix it with a fork, and put it in the microwave to heat. While waiting for it to be ready Mr. “G” got to lick the fork clean.
As with all things, Mr. “G” started to lose weight. His poppa picked him up one day and felt the dreaded “lump”, and hugged him tight. We had our final “Duk Soup Ritual” and had a few more “Adventures with Dad”. We went on his final adventure together. I miss him. My life was better for knowing him, and the world is less for his passing.
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BooBoo
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Passed Away:November 20, 2009
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Yogi was surrenderd with Booboo, who unfortunately has a number of medical issues. Yogi and Booboo\'s foster mum and dad are spoiling them rotten, as it should be!
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Hardy
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Passed Away:November 17, 2009
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Hardy was picked up from a pet store where he and his brother Laurel were dropped off by their owner who couldn't afford to feed them anymore. Hardy loves to play with his foster parents and his brother. Interactive toys, especially dangly toys are his favourite. He will follow you around, and loves to be with people. Hardy is extremely well behaved. He is neither a picky eaters nor a biter, and he has a wonderful disposition. His only vice is that he only uses the litter box half the time when he's outside the cage.
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Brooklyn
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Passed Away:October 4, 2009
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"He is deaf. He is a dear. He is a single ferret and does not integrate well with others. He constantly follows you around and loves rolling on the floor to get your attention. He is affection and does not nip at all. He doesn't jump much, leaving the furniture alone. He loves being out and does use the litter box more than 90% of the time. He could be a great free roaming ferret in the right house. He is a terrific guy". Brooklyn's adopted home let us know in October 2009 that he had died of cancer at an old age, though we did not actually get a date.
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Willy Wonka
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Passed Away:August 24, 2009
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This ole guy was a very special little man. Willy was picked up at the humane society after his owner abandoned him and his cagemate. He was seven years old at the time, but you'd never guess that. He loved to play with Mavie, his only ferret friend, but could always find the time to be held and cuddled. His blindness and funny, jutting tooth gave him a pirate look that only made him more endearing and cute. Willy's tenacity and robust health was instantly appealing to all who had the pleasure of meeting him. We hoped this sweet ol' ferret would live on forever but we had to settle for a ripe old age of 9 1/2. We all cried a little for Willy Wonka when it was time to say goodbye....Mavie plays on in his memory...acting just a little bit crazier to make up for her lost pal! Shine on friend......
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Bella
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Passed Away:July 10, 2009
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She has the cutest look and never hesitates to use it to get whatever she wants. She is a sable mitt born april 2003. She, like her cagemates, loves her human interaction and will stop playing with other ferrets to come over and check out what the people are doing. She's very helpful with cleaning though I feel she may slow things down a bit.....okay alot....but then she's soooooo cute you just sort of forgive her for it all......She nips in fun when playing hand to ferret combat. She's super mello with new ferrets and is Storm's bestest pal. She came in the large group of 8.
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Digger #2
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Digger, may she rest in peace.
Already one month has gone by since we had to make the decision to let our little girl Digger regain her dignity and let her cross the rainbow bridge to be with her dearly departed partner, Ogie. Not a day goes by without my thinking of her endearing qualities.
On February 3rd, 2008, we visited the ferret shelter with our 7-year old albino male, Ogie, who had lost his sable partner a few months back, to find him another friend. Since Ogie was adrenal and would probably not be around for that long, we thought it best to get him a friend that would be around his age and energy level. My husband was the one who picked Digger and we adopted her, even though it was thought that she was a 'lone' ferret who preferred to be alone.
The first time we got the two together, it was hilarious. Digger was quite a vocal ferret and she screamed the minute Ogie would approach her. I put them in a large ferret play pen so that she could have her own space if she so desired. The second night, I found Ogie sleeping under Digger's hammock in such a way that the only thing separating them was the hammock cloth. The third night, they slept back to back and by the fourth night, they were cinnamon buns. It was a match made in heaven!
Our dear Ogie died in June of that year, leaving Digger a lone ferret once more. She thrived on all of the attention that she got. As we have a house in Florida as well as in Ottawa, she had two homes which she loved and she thoroughly enjoyed traveling and discovering new hotel rooms. Last December, we took her to Central Park in New York City. As I walked the streets with her face poking out of my winter coat, I got quite a few interested glances as well as questions such as 'What is that?'.
Digger (aka, Dokie and Moana Lisa) was a moaner. In order for us to hear her throughout the night, her bedroom was next to ours in Ottawa and, in Florida, we kept her in our bedroom. She would moan in her sleep as well as when she did her business. It was sooooo endearing. She pulled on the heart strings of everyone who came in contact with her.
While we were away in Europe for a month this past March, our ferret-sitter paired her with another sable female, Rosie, as Digger seemed to take a down turn. Her activity level was down and she seemed depressed. As the two were inseparable, we adopted the other ferret. Even though Rosie is less than two years of age, they would play and Digger got her groove back for a month or two.
In June, we noticed that Digger was bothered by Rosie so we decided to keep them in separate cages to allow Digger to get some sleep and then get them together for their play time. As soon as we would see that Digger had had enough, we would scoot her to her cage to rest.
Towards the end of her life, she was adrenal and she lost the use of her hind legs which she found quite unacceptable. This prevented her from going to the litter box. After a few weeks of bathing her three times a day (how insulting!) and treating the sores caused by her laying in her urine and feces, we had to deliver her from this hell. It was the hardest decision to make. She will forever be in our hearts as the 'best' ferret we have ever had. We were touched by an angel!
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Peewee #2
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Passed Away:June 28, 2009
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My dear Peewee. You were with me for almost two full years, suffering through the effects of Insulinoma and the the effects of the steroids that controlled it. You had difficulty moving, could no longer eat crunchy food and could barely see. In the end, I was glad to see you cross the bridge to a place where you could run happy and free again. I will miss you my friend, until we meet again on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Sleep well.
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Mittens
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Passed Away:June 20, 2009
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This was Mittens original story:
"Mittens drives me crazy because he never sleeps and likes to stay busy helping his human friends out. He's a round, whitish ball of fur and is so gentle with people when he plays. Loves to talk a lot and can be heard dooking all over the house. Mittens initially mixed well with my big group of fosters but has become rather bossy."
Well, Mittens hadn't changed much, just older, thinner and needed quite a bit more TLC. We loved him just the same and welcomed him back with open arms. Mittens became ill just this spring and stayed demanding and affectionate till it was time to say goodbye. My favourite nickname for this tenacious soul will always get a good laugh from friends. Goodnight my Mittens.........
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Fleecy
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Passed Away:June 13, 2009
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Fleecy was soft and sweet even though he looked like an old boy for sure. He always seemed quiet quite the opposite of Ivory, his busy body companion. Fleecy came to us with some existing medical issues that were easily managed until recently. Again, these little troopers stay positive till the very end and we made the decision to say good bye when it was clear that there were many concurrent medical issues that would inevitably take our sweet friend away, no matter how hard we tried to keep him safe. Don't worry Fleecy, sleep well, and know we will care for your Ivory...
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Carma
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This little sweety came into our care at the end of her days. She had an undiagnosed bowel obstruction that had moved to a point that it was too severe for her to survive. We tried desperately with our vet to save her with surgery but were too late. Our only comfort is knowing that she is in no pain and can play with so many new friends on the rainbow bridge.
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Kiwii
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Kiwi seemed shy but sweet when she arrived with her much older companion, Eiko. She played and was healthy with my 'pansy' foster group. Her favourite place to sleep was curled up amidst all the toys which made her difficult to spot.
She seemed quieter than usual for a day or so before very enlarged lymph glands were noted on her neck. She saw Dr. Auger within a day and despite treatment from the vet, and TLC and care from a special foster mum, Kiwi passed away peacefully in her sleep overnight. Your new friends and foster family will miss you but we know that there are friends waiting to greet you on the rainbow bridge.
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Rio
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On behalf of the Ferret Rescue board and all the fosters, we would like to share our heartfelt appreciation to all who donated to Rio's treatment and kept this sweet little ferret in their thoughts and prayers. Thank you also to Dr. Auger and Dr. Laite for their input and consultation in fighting to save our darling fuzzbutt.
We unfortunately bring the sad news that Rio's battle came to an end today. Numerous courses of treatment were attempted, from steroids to a number of different antibiotics, all to no avail. Rio never stopped fighting but a decision was needed as we had run out of treatment options and a diagnosis had yet to be found. At 13:00, the process to transfer her from Alta Vista Animal Hospital to March Road Animal Hospital began. With the help of Dr. Cheryl Laite, and in the arms of Jen and myself, Rio was helped across the rainbow bridge.
Rio's case is unusual because she was able to remain aware and appreciative of her surroundings, keep a robust appetite and normal urine and stool output all despite the apparent severity of her respiratory issues. For the duration of her
treatment, from Sunday the 17th to Thursday the 21st of May, she was kept within an oxygen tent, on 24hour ICU care, all the while eating her duck soup meals and doling out nose kisses for anyone who asked. Her breathing rate did remain shallow and very rapid even in her oxygen rich environment and the two sets of X-rays that were taken showed an abnormal lung consolidation pattern. After 5 long days, Rio was clearly tiring and we knew that we'd soon have to let her go. Though a bacterial or viral infection seems to have been ruled out, it is still important to obtain a definative diagnosis to be sure Rio's plight is not likely to affect other foster ferrets. We knew in order to find the cause of Rio's issues and to prevent her from truly suffering, we had to say goodbye sooner than later. This has been one of the hardest goodbye's both Jen and I have been asked to face in our many years as part of the rescue.
In the end, we are left with a $2200 bill at Alta Vista, as well as a bill at March Road Animal Hospital for the assistance received from Dr. Laite in helping Rio cross the Rainbow Bridge and in hopefully finding Rio's illness. The total of that bill has yet to be determined, as is the final diagnosis. We will share this information as soon as it is available to us. Keep in mind that a decision to go the route of invasive therapy, non-invasive or not to treat is ferret and illness dependent. We try to let sick animals cross the rainbow bridge for the right reasons and at the right time. Rio's case was difficult but we know that everything reasonable was tried. There are no regrets, only saddness.
As we are a volunteer charity, receiving nothing in the way of official government funding, this latest medical crisis could have left the rescue's bank account very depleted and with no ability to recover even after our biggest upcoming biannual fundraiser. Without your generous additional donations that we have received so far, we may not have been in a position to provide definitive treatment for other sick fuzzies in the near future let alone maintain the current level of care that we offer. We can't thank you enough. For all of you who pulled together to help give us that extra boost, especially in these difficult times...THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. In additon to getting monetary donations, knowing that we have such a supportive, ferret-loving community has helped to keep our spirits. It reminds us that others share our passion for these wonderful souls and keeps us moving forward even after little tragedies!
We again, would like to thank Dr. Daren Auger and Dr. Cheryl Laite who worked with each other and Alta Vista to try and solve the mystery and save Rio's life. Thank you both for not giving up! We know that she appreciated every extra hour that you gave her, as do we. We couldn't have fought so hard without your support and advice.
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Kiki
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Passed Away:April 24, 2009
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We did not even get the chance to meet this little dear. He was turned over to the rescue through our veterinarian's office and went directly into emergency surgery in the hopes of saving this young life. It was quickly discovered that the issue was not a bowel obstruction, as suspected, but rather our old enemy, juvenile lymphoma. The decision was made to say goodbye, even before we were able to say hello. Kiki is survived by his sister, Sable, who will live in his memory hiding extra toys and playing extra hard, just to be sure. Some day we can meet Kiki on the rainbow bridge. B.
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Crash #2
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Passed Away:April 22, 2009
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Crash was loved by his new family along with his best pal Smash. He died peacefully and gently in Callum's arms this morning. May this funloving ferret be remembered........
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Wiley
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Passed Away:April 18, 2009
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Sweet little Wiley passed away quietly in her sleep curled up beside her foster mom.
She succumbed to the cumulative effect of variety of medical issues - all of which she bore without complaint to the very end.
This sweet little girl, who was generous with her kisses but viciously enthusiastic about stalking and killing her mouse toy will be missed; she leaves behind her foster sisters and long time companions Taz and Liberty and her newer foster siblings Frank, Margaret and Guess.
Wiley was always there to greet me when I came in the front door after being out of the house and even in the end when she was sick she would make the trek downstairs every day so she could sleep closer to the front door and even though she had to be carried back to bed at night she never forgot her goodnight kisses.
I know she'll be the first one there to greet me at the Rainbow Bridge.
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Baylie
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Passed Away:April 13, 2009
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There are not words enough to describe her endearing face, or spirit....she's a cutie.
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Smeagle (aka Tiki)
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Passed Away:April 11, 2009
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Smeagle is a woman on a mission. She keeps my special ferret room in top form, rearranging things I may have misplaced in my travels. Each day she streaks across the room organizing toys, blankets, my socks and so on......I mean, she's a busy bee. She's also family oriented, finding time in her busy scheduale for some kisses and cuddles.....not for long though....there's always a ferret that needs scolding for moving what she's so meticulously arranged. Too cute! While Smeagle is doing all the work, Deagle is off galavanting around the place with the younger bunch, knocking stuff off shelves, tipping food and water dishes, tripping up poor unsuspecting foster mums......all the while Smeagle is frantically trying to tidy up his mess. He's the cool, older kid in the crowd with not a worry in the world. He's loveable and since he's lazy and never cleans up after himself, he's more apt to sit a bit longer in your arms for some TLC. The two are a match made I don't know where, but they gotta stick together folks. Adoption Pending.
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Cicero
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Passed Away:April 4, 2009
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My Cicero.....Yet again, I've had to say goodbye to such a neat fuzzbutt. You were always gentle and fun, joining me at many frolics and being a family favourite because of your sweetness. You battled long and hard and you knew when you could fight no more. It is never easy to let go but I will take comfort in the thought of you playing with your old friends, like Pheonix, on the rainbow bridge....till we meet again sweet friend......
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Dylan (prev. Merlin)
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Passed Away:March 29, 2009
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Dylan first came to me as a foster and immediately cuddled his way into my heart. Often called "mama's boy", he always got his snuggle when he woke up, and his favourite treat before bed. We also called him "little old man", as he was calm, if not lazy, and would rather be carried than walk. After surgery to remove a tumour on his manhood, my partner jokingly called him "Diane".
A trip to the sitters discovered that he loved cats and after deliberations, we finally got him his own kitty! It was so much fun to watch my little old man, turn into a playful kit, running and chasing her around, or playing hide-n-seek. When Olive first came home, she was a nervous wreck. She could often be found in his tent, and being the sweetheart that he was, would be preening her. We even took Dylan to her vet appointments because we knew he could calm her fears.
On March 29th, we were on our way to pick them up from the sitters. We had called a few hours earlier and both were doing great. However, 45 minutes before we arrived, we received a call to say that he had passed in his sleep; the doctor suspected a seizure.
Dylan was loved dearly and forever missed.
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Jake
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Passed Away:March 20, 2009
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Jake was just a neat character. He came to the rescue a couple of years ago and became fast friends with a big, loveable fuzzbutt that was being ferret-sat at the time. With his new friend, Guess, he stayed and they both ended up being surrendered back to the FRSO in 2008. Jake never complained and seemed healthy before becoming quite sick, seemingly all of a sudden, and despite his foster mum's and vet's best efforts, lost the battle with every ferret's nemesis, lymphoma. We will take care of Guess for Jake, until these best buddies are reunited again on the rainbow bridge. B.
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Rocky #2
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Passed Away:March 3, 2009
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Rocky is sweet tempered and absolutely loves to putter around following the two legged friends. He is curious and kind and loves to dook dook dook his way through everything. This little kid is likely adrenal and is being treated for it. That\'s okay because he is just as sweet as strawberry jam. Bandit is quiet and shy, but just as sweet as his cagemate Rocky. They deserve a wonderful and loving forever home together. Bandit is partial to rice boxes and tunnels.
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Bailey #2
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Passed Away:January 5, 2009
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Nicky and Bailey are beautiful, with soft, healthy coats. They get on with anyone and fancy those that are coloured just like them (Bear and buttercup). They are planted in amoungst 13 other ferrets and are content. They look for cuddles constantly and love to be held and kissed. They need to be adopted together. Arrived with Angel, Max, Rocco, Mischief, Elmo, and Hershey.
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Meeko
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Passed Away:December 12, 2008
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This little guy is super sweet and very shy. Unfortunately, he's arrived to us already having medical issues and will not be listed as available for adoption.
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Kegan
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Passed Away:December 3, 2008
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Kegan is super sweet but worries easily. He has a history of abuse and neglect but responds well to TLC and duck soup. Prefers to be held to eat it and could do with a few hundred grams. He was obviously loved by his last home at least. Gwen is crazy playful but startles easily. She tends to be nippy when she's worried but forgets all her woes when she sees the rice box. Gets along with all the other crazy ferrets. Would be best with experience owners because of her sensitive personality. Must be adopted together.
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Tala
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Passed Away:November 26, 2008
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Petite, dainty and precious, Tala is a very affectionate and very interactive little girl. She likes to cuddle in your arms, and will even sometimes go to sleep there. Then the beast comes around, and she's dooking and bouncing off the walls! She can be very bossy with new ferrets, especially the small girls initially, but once things get settled, she's usually found right in the middle of a sleepy pile of fuzzies. She also sadly lost her long-time companion of 5 years, Oscar, this past Nov, so she's still pretty sad. She'd do great in a business with lots of quiet, bear sized, boy hugs and cuddles to keep her warm and safe at night.
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Jingles
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Passed Away:November 17, 2008
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Mr. Jingles, you will definitely be missed by your foster Mom. Each day you battled just to eat your soup, crawl through your favorite tube and find a warm cozy place to sleep. I honestly do not know how you managed to hang on so long with all your medical problems. In the end, it was too much for you, and I'm sorry to see you go. Rest peacefully my little man.
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Chase #2
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Passed Away:October 30, 2008
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My poor Chase buddy. You fought a good battle, but in the end the tumours took their toll. You will be missed by your foster Mom and of course your best friend Peewee.
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Deagle
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Passed Away:October 16, 2008
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Poor Deagle. He lost his battle with an aggressive and very advanced adrenal disease. Is already missed by his cagemate, Tiki (Smeagle) and foster mom and dad.
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Rickie
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Passed Away:September 19, 2008
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Rickie. I remember when you first arrived. I picked you up from the Humane Society when I first met Lucky. They mentioned that you'd been found in the bush and that the owners had moved past Toronto. They wanted to wait to see if you would be claimed and I worried for 24 hours till I was able to get you. Probably 3 months old at the time, you were wired for sound and covered in ticks. You had been drawing blood there but with me, till the very last moment, it was kisses all the way. You were so bright and spry and the last I thought would ever succumb to anything. I have never seen a ferret climb or jump like you did! This one was a long, hard fight and in the end we were bested by an unknown foe. Love you lots Rickie pants.......good bye for now.
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Cosmo
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Passed Away:September 4, 2008
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My sweet Cosmo. You began to slow down only a little before you had that 'episode'. You recovered with some help but something was up. We brought you in for surgery to remove some things that could be causing the problems and it appeared to go well. You didn't last the night......yet again, the tough decision to end the life of such a wonderful soul had to be made and we said our goodbyes. You were much loved by your foster family and others that had the pleasure of meeting you. You truly believed to the end that you were a cat....oh well.....we were all okay with that. Love you Cosmosis! Sleep well till we meet again....
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Matilda
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Passed Away:August 25, 2008
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Matilda has lost an amazing amount of weight in the past few months. Unfortunately, she's also lost most of her fur. She's currently receiving Lupron shots to see if they will help.
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Anika
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Passed Away:July 25, 2008
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My sweet little doll Anika has her wings now.
Please light a candle for her. I want to make sure she see all the candles, she desserves the most beautiful way to the Heaven, with all our love in her heart.
Anika was the most sweetest creature on the Hearth.
She will be missed saddly by Petit Ours (Bear) and Nahum. And me I have already a big hole in my broken heart.
Anika was very strong, and for 1 year and half she has battled insulinoma and lymphoma with courage and was always a very good little sweet candy for all the medecines, vet trips, and even one surgery to remove a bad tumor on her leg. She has gone all through that as a Great Lady.
Today was her last trip for the vet. We have helped her to cross the bridge with dignity and softness. No mask as I wanted. She has to fall asleep on my shoulder, and was ready for the last shot. She was already in her dreams when she left us.
Her Doctor was wonderful for her.
Anika is with me at home, until I find the better place for her ashes. I will never let her be alone.
Fly high Anika, I love you
Mommy
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Snuffles
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Passed Away:July 22, 2008
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"Mr."Snuffles, as we called him, what a cute dude he was. Found in a wooden box during a reptile rescue, he came to us bald and full of scabs from stress scratching. Poppa sort of kidnapped him from the foster home he was at and brought him home. Despite his rough past, he was so optimistic and happy. He even put up with the constant maulings from his dad, as he couldnÂ’t walk anywhere without getting hugs and kisses on his bald head. Snuffles suffered some form of lymphatic disease which caused his lymph nodes to become necrotic. We gave him final kisses, hugs, and ferretone, and then helped him on his way. I know there is a special across the bridge for my Mr.Snuffles.
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Gideon
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Passed Away:July 19, 2008
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Gideon passed away in his sleep just before midnight. He peacefully went in his sleep, no suffering. We knew this was coming, and let nature take its course as long he was not suffering, which he wasn't.
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Alice
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Passed Away:June 12, 2008
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I am sad to report that the very old Alice has passed away. She was out playing on Wednesday, on Thursday she was sleeping a lot and on Friday evening she was found in respiratory distress and we ran her to the emergency vet who recommended that she be put to sleep- there were no other options for her, especially at her age. She had been losing weight but was eating, drinking and eliminating as usual. She still played, did not seem to ever be in pain and was very old so it seemed normal.
She was happy and playful throughout her time with us, she enjoyed her playtime and drinking tub water! She loved to hide dog food and curl up in blankets.
Alice will be missed by Stephanie and Jeff
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Tika
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Passed Away:June 10, 2008
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Alas, Tika came to an end of her life in a fairly quick decline that saw her frail but active until the last day or so.
This little ferret was a Miss Busybody Baggage who had two speeds: off and on. When on, she never walked and rarely trotted - she preferred to run like a maniac, even in her latter months on her increasingly reduced hind legs. She was game to run up and down the carpetted stairs even when she had to start taking a break halfway up - down was as tumbled a descent as always, right until the end. Though her legs started to fail, her jaw muscles remained strong into the last hour for a good head-wrassle through the Tea Towel of Doom.
For several years she was living with adrenal cancer (Lupron kept her lively) and a very enlarged heart (meds kept her moving). She was sad to lose her lifelong cagemate Sock Bandit earlier this year, but rebounded (literally) to transfer her energy to bossing and wrassling her human friends all the more. She seemed all her days to be thoroughly occupied living a good life.
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Mindy
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Mindy, my darling Min Min, will will miss you so much... It was so hard watching you suffer with the Lymphoma during the past month, but you kept on going without complaint. I hope your reunion with Pepi on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge is a happy one as you deserve to spend your days happily frolicing together. Good bye my friend.
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Monster
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What a cute little monster, in a rough sort of way. Monster is working through an illness right now, and his tummy and bowels aren't quite right. He's in need of some weight on them skinny bones, but is not wanting for love! Monster doesn't like other ferrets, but will tolerate them, so long as they don't get too near him. He also appears to have some psychological issues, likely the result of not enough stimulation, out of cage time and human interaction. Currently we are working on those issues, and are showing Monster love, how to play, and how nice face rubs can be. With hard work, and lots of love, we're sure we'll get him into a happy state where he knows what it's like to be a happy, healthy ferret again. He is not currently available for adoption but we'll keep you posted.
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Molly
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Molly succumbed to a rapidly growing lymphoma that was blocking her esophagus, making it extremely difficult for her to eat. Despite valiant efforts to feed her every couple of hours and hoping the meds would reduce the size of the tumor, we decided it was time to let her go. She had accepted her fate and was refusing to take her meds and eat her food. Rest in peace my friend.
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Powder
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My poor Powder. You suffered so long with your IBD. You would crash, and then bounce back again and again. In the end, your extremely thick bowel made it impossible for you to digest food and you let me know by clamping your mouth shut and telling me it was time to let you go. The house seems empty without you tonight. Good by my friend.
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Scratch
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Scratch, beloved brother of Snoopy has passed away May 7th 2008, just starting his 8th year in life. He had a massive tumour growth inside his belly and could no longer eat anything, Scratch made wonderful friends with my ferrets and they all seemed a little lost without him last night, including me. Scratch gave me everything I could have asked for in an adopted pet, he made my life as well as the life of my 6 other ferrets much much more enjoyable. I'm glad I was the one who adopted him, He will forever be missed.
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Pixie
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It brings me great sorrow to tell you all that Pixie has crossed the rainbow bridge.
For seven years she has been a good friend, companion and part of the family. She will be sorely missed.
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Sniff
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Passed Away:March 24, 2008
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On a sunny Easter Sunday, we said good-bye to Sniff, treasured member of our fur family. Sniff had been diagnosed with lymphoma about a week before. He spent his remaining days in the 'ferret condo', luxuriously outfitted with all the latest fleece stylings (thanks Jen and James), occasionally groomed by Sonny, and constantly fussed over by his parents. He left us in our arms wrapped in a blanket, with his favourite squeaky toy and his first-place ribbon from the ferret frolic pageant.
During his short years with us, he achieved the rank of General in the Dust Bunny Liberation Army, dutifully performing perimeter checks, and racing down the stairs ahead of us, in case any insurgent were hiding. His military bravado extended to the attack of any stuffed animal, and he took special delight in telling a 6-foot long Ikea tie-die snake who was boss. For all his conquests, he'd relax in your arms when picked up, and sauntered by most toes without temptation. Also known as 'the Brain', Sniff used his marbles to figure out which rooms were 'forbidden', and hence warranted special ambush maneuvers. Beauty went with the brains, and Sniff was always the one new visitors were drawn to.
Sniff is survived by Sonny and Aiden, who are being spoiled rotten. He was a precious spunky skunky, and will be missed dearly.
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Potter #2
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Passed Away:March 24, 2008
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Oh my Potter Pants. You were such a strong, sweet fellow. i knew you were special when you first came and then got so sick. I fought and begged to save you from a certain death only a year ago and you bounced back in true ferret fashion, dooking and cuddling and showing the younger ferrets how to really play and get along. As often happens with wee furkids, we saw the signs too late of a probable heart disease which surely ended your wonderful life. As all our furry friends that have had to leave so soon, you will be missed so dearly. I know that there will be a few girls missing your glorious, soft fur to snuggle with in the sleep sacks and Goliath will have to fill some pretty big boots to take your role over. Good bye my friend and wait for me. Love your foster mum, though one of many, B.
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Pepi
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Passed Away:March 13, 2008
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Oh my dear Pepi, why did you have to leave me so suddenly? Of all my fosters and ferrets, you were, and will always remain, one of my favourites. Despite all your challenges, you continued to fight on and live every day to it's fullest. Your endless energy and enthusiasm will always be remembered. I miss you my friend and will carry you in my thoughts forever. Rest in peace.
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Sock Bandit
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Passed Away:February 9, 2008
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This teddy bear of a fellow crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully February 9, 2008 at around 6 and a half years old. He was a big sable with a funny stiff dumpty dumpty hop. Although not a lap ferret, he was very companionable and liked to be stroked on the sides of his neck, reaching up with his paws to remind you. He was fond of lying sideways under the roof of a paper bag or cardboard box, tucking his head upside down and scratch scratching mock-furiously at the corner. As he got more fragile, he still liked to lie in there having his head gently tussled and holding onto your fingers with his paws. He was part of a trio, the other two of which had health problems and so were classified among the unadoptive "pensioners" -- and he stayed with his cagemates. Misty went several yeas ago, but going concern Miss Tika has been keeping him on his toes (and on her back, as she insisted on wormed her way under him in the sleeping box). He developed adrenal issues, but shots of Lupron kept him well, though thin of fur in the last year or two. Last spring he quickly developed insulinoma, and after a crisis or two, did well for many months with prednisone (brand name Pediapred only, thank you, accept no substitutions). In January, he began having insulin attacks again, some quite bad, and his dosage was upped. This kept him going in good spirits for a few weeks, fragile, but bright, and glad to keep an interested eye on the action from the central strategic upstairs bathroom. However, the pred suddenly stopped working, as it does, late one night. After long wakeful hours fighting the waves of insulin attack, we went into the vet early morning. He was staggering badly but at least not obviously uncomfortable. Calmly stroked on the sides of his neck, he gently relaxed into the puffer.
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Merlin
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Passed Away:January 24, 2008
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I had to wait 7 years before my parents would let me get a ferret, but Merlin was worth the wait. He was the perfect way I ended my days of either school or work. Coming home and let him out to play with his big sister (80 pound husky named Lily) was always the highlight of my day. And then there was the once a week hunt to find all his hiddy holes and see what he had stolen from people around the house - I think I was the only one that found that funny. He loved the taste of grandma's legs and chasing his cousin (90 pound pit bull) who was afraid of him, he also had an uncanny talent at finding his aunt's lip gloss at the bottom of her gigantic bag- he was always so mad when I took it away- "all that work for nothing" look. He could be a little terror when he wanted to be but in mommy's arms he was just simply my baby. I miss him and our nights together, your cage may be empty but my heart is full from everything you gave me.
Merlin was eight and half and unfortunately had to be euthanized on January 24th 2008 due to heart failure.
I miss you Merl, you were the very best way to start my life with ferrets.
Love,
Mommy
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Duke
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Passed Away:January 9, 2008
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Dook Duke you did not deserve to go so soon. When you first arrived, you had to learn to play with so much room and time out and on top of that, how to get along with, YIKES, cats and other ferrets. Within a short time and due to the infinite patience of your foster mum, off you finally went, playing and dooking with your new found friends! After a few months, just when you were getting the hang of things, you became so sick. There were no warning signs, no indication that you weren't well when the cancer struck you down. We found you within short order and attempted surgery to save your blessed soul only to have to say goodbye at the very end. As I tried to coax your heart to beat and your lungs to breathe, my friend and vet looking at me in the surgery room with tears in her eyes, I knew we had lost you. This is when the rescue business doesn't seem fair and I have to keep reminding myself that you spent 4 great and fun filled months in your foster home which is better than nothing. Good bye my sweet Dook Duke.....
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Snoopy
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Passed Away:December 27, 2007
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Little Snoopy came to us with so many issues and we were worried how he would cope. We loved him and encouraged him. All who had the privilege to meet this little, stout fellow were touched and wanted to help him too. All in all, Snoopy lived his happy version of life till the very end. He never complained and all he ever asked for was an endless mound of food to munch on. He learned to 'putter' around and even learned a mini version of a 'happy ferret dance', which consisted more of a shimmy of his weight to the backside and a shake and a poofed tail and then an attempt at a run or in moments like these he was even known to play with a big grin and feigned 'attack'. He attempted to tour in tunnels and discovered that he especially loved to wrestle in tents with hands. He too, discovered the infamous rice box, and it was then we realized that even 'ol Snoopers had learned to be a ferret. Last year, Snoopy was chosen to have not just one, but two secret Santas! He loved his presents and thrived in the affection that was doted on him.
Snoopy blessed our lives for over two years actually putting him in the 'older ferret' stats. Who knew this little guy with so much going against him at the beginning would do so well? Snoopy started to slow down, though his appetite was the last to waver. We did our best to keep him happy and comfortable and even on his last day he was able to do the Snoopy walk to explore and investigate. As always, with these special souls, it's the many diseases that shorten their wonderful lives and Snoopy's nemesis turned out to be a mass on his stomach that could not be removed with surgery. He spent his last week being carted around in a special sling with a very special foster dad, and being fed and slathered in affection by a very special foster mum so that he was never alone.
Rescued animals will not be with us our whole lives so we go into this vocation knowing that there is a time limit with every fuzzbutt we meet. Still, there will always be the sadness when we need to finally say our 'goodbyes' so we must take strength from when we are able to give the unwanted a loving home, knowing that without us they may have met a different fate.
Goodbye my Snoopy, love you and may you be happily puttering around on the rainbow bridge showing all the other special fuzzies the 'Snoopy dance' when I see you again some day!
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Sheila
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Passed Away:December 4, 2007
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Sheila came to us courtesy of the Gatineau Humane society. Somebody left her in a cage on their doorstep. They kept her for two weeks, feeding her as to put some flesh on her poor little naked body, and when her time was up, one of the employees thought of calling us.
She was diagnosed adrenal, and put on monthly Lupron injections. At first, she only had hair on her legs and face. Steadily, she got more and more fur, but her belly and back stayed bare. After the addition of a Melatonin implant, she grew a full coat of fur. She no longer shivers in her nakedness!
Sheila is a very playful sweet little girl. She is not fond of other ferrets, but she loves a human as a playmate. She is approximately 4 years old. And when playtime is over, she'll cuddle with you. She's a real darling.
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Oscar
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Passed Away:November 14, 2007
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My little Oscar man. Little Oscar passed away recently of a perforation of his stomach. Mister "2 Kisses" was always a joy to be around, and could always be counted on to give you two kisses each and every time you picked him up. Always a friendly little man, he made his daily rounds of the apartment, sleeping and cuddling with all the fosters. He is sorely missed by his Mom and Dad, and especially by his loving sister Tala. Tala was with him when he passed away, and while sadly missing her big brother, is being well loved by Mom and Poppa, and will be forever. We miss you buddy, but we'll see you again.
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Max #2
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Passed Away:October 7, 2007
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What can I say about this little guy? I had such a short opportunity to know and love him though his loss rocks me nonetheless. He was surrendered from an apparent loving home citing a new baby and not enough time for this sweet thing. They mentioned off hand that he seemed to be sleeping more and nothing else. His coat was soft and he appeared healthy and active though his weight felt lighter than it should have been under his healthy sheen. Two days later he was gone. I sat with him as the last of his soul departed for the rainbow bridge and was heartbroken at having somehow failed him. Based on what we saw, an undiagnosed stomach cancer was a likely culprit. It's moments like these that make the rescue business hard to bear but in the name if Max, and all our furry friends, we strive to move forward and continue to learn....even if it means taking our lessons from the 'hard way'. Rest in fun on the rainbow bridge my friend.
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Tinkerbell
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Passed Away:July 18, 2007
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Tinkerbell found a forever home along with Buttercup and Sid. She had medical problems from day one of her surrender but with TLC and her box of scented Pompoms, she blossomed. Her coat came back healthy and soft and she enjoyed her snug, squishy sleepy places with her other pals and going to the park. Her adoptive family misses her so much but knows that she's there now with her sister Buttercup.... they'll have to wait an awfully long time to see Sid again since he's healthy as a horse.
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Angel
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Passed Away:July 11, 2007
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Angel has petite features and looks like a little princess. Looks are deceiving, because this old girl has no trouble holding her own. She always has first dibs to all the best sleep spots. The only thing with Angel is she has quite a sharp nip when she's playing, though not in the least is it related to aggression. With experienced hands, she'll be fine. She does love to be held and loves to play with toys....though apparently it's best to avoid the ones that squeak. As far as how to label her for adoption, we'll have to keep her options open for now. Arrived with Max, Rocco, Mischief, Elmo, Hershey, Bailey, and Nicky.
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Bear
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Passed Away:July 10, 2007
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Goodbye my big Teddy Bear. You were one of the sweetest ferrets I've cared for and a real softie for cuddles. It hurt me to see you suffering from the effects of your diseases and yet you carried on without complaint. Your gentle disposition will be missed. Rest in peace my teddy bear.
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Storm
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Storm was such an inspiration to everyone she met. She was deaf and adrenal (which rendered her ugly as she was almost entirely bald), yet nothing could dampen her spirits. Every day, she would simply wow others as she was usually the first one up and begging us to hurry and open the cage so she could come out and play. She would give us a few dooks and war dance steps before checking up on her mountain of toys (usually the cloth based toys that she preferred), which by the way, had to be stored in a particular order. One time she even managed to steal a rolled-up blanket that was bigger than she was, but couldn't get it to her stash because it wouldn't fit under the couch :-) Before she began her playtime, though, she'd insist on her serving of soup. If it wasn't presented quickly enough, you'd suffer a quick nip on the feet. RIP sweetie and may we meet again over the bridge.
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Oscar (prev.Brutus)
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Oscar was Felix's best friend in the world. We had a rough beginning,
and I managed to get bitten rather firmly while taking him home. We
never really bonded, but he was always inquisitive and determined, and
I loved him well. He especially loved ferretone beyond anything else,
except perhaps Felix. Despite many different sleeping places, six
times out of ten I'd find them curled up somewhere. Oscar adored the
'rubber ball on a sturdy string' toy, which has since been buried with
him. After Felix died, he was rather heartbroken. I tried to help him,
but even then, 8 months after Felix had died, I noticed in one week
that he suddenly lost a lot of weight so I took him to the Vet but
there was nothing she could do and that he was in a lot of pain. Thus
Oscar was put down, to join Felix over the rainbow bridge, where
they're probably just a large lump of happy fur.
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Sweetie
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Passed Away:June 29, 2007
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Sweetie was first rescued by the employee of a local pet store. After a month, she realized that she was beyond her capacity for help, and called me up. That little girl ferret was a loving sweet creature, but neglect had left her a bag of bones, and a combination of lack of exercise and an unknown wasting illness left her unable to move. Despite loving care and good food, she steadily got worse and had to be put to sleep.
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Chelsea
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Passed Away:June 20, 2007
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This little sweetheart came to me from a loving home whose circumstances left Chelsea without the attention she deserved. Tearfully they said their goodbyes but with open arms, I and my family said our hellos. Chelsea won the hearts of all who met her right from the word 'go' and ran our chaotic home for almost two years. She didn't much care for other ferrets but was the most fantastic family pet, behaving more like a cat then a ferret. She never annihilated plant life or pillaged garbage cans or stole keys, although she had been known to sleep in the odd cheerio box atop the breakfast cereal that no one was particularily keen on eating anymore after her nap. She was never caged and spent her days puttering around her large home. She was very fond of cleaning her humans' ears, arms, ankles and so on....almost like a mother scrubbing her child vigorously....someone was always muttering, "....ow, Chelsea, yeesh, my eyebrows....good God...they're not that dirty.....ahgghhh....". Despite Chelsea's happy existence, she was plagued with a number of health issues in her time with us. She was on high dose prednisone for a year and unfortunately, the drug that saved her and prolonged her life also helped to end it. This time it was my family's turn to say our tearful goodbyes to a little girl who had become such an integral part of our home. So Chelsea girl......close your eyes now and then you'll be off to spend your days puttering around helping keep the heaven's angel's eyebrows clean. Remember though, you will be missed so dearly here and I will see you someday soon! Love your foster mum.
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Salt
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Passed Away:June 13, 2007
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This foster mum has not had an easy week with two beautiful surrenders leaving me before I've even had a chance to get to know them. What little I have seen of this wonderful girl was precious and I will hold that small token of Salt's personality close to my heart with all the other sweet kids that have come and gone far too soon. She was cherished in her home and just when her family thought they were doing the right thing at the right time, it became apparent that Salt had been battling a silent killer. We did try everything for her, knowing how much she had been loved but we found inoperable adrenal cancer that had invaded her vena cava and liver and we knew that to prolong treatment would force Salt to endure more pain and that would have been unfair. I had to say goodbye to another sweet face that I had only a brief time to hold......She's with friends now and I will see her again some day. Rest in peace dear girl......
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Dora
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As a foster mum I see so many special fuzzies come through my home. I love them all and all have a special place in my heart. The ones that I hold dearest, though, are those that I never get a chance to know. Little Dora was one such ferret. Such a soft spoken, shy and sweet little girl that was with us the briefest of moments. Some fur kids don't tell their families they aren't feeling right and when they move into new homes, these issues can rear their ugly heads, as it was with Dora. It seems she was battling a form of bowel cancer, until she could fight it off no more. I knew, as I held her quiet form in my arms that it was now my decision to make, and I wouldn't let her suffer...she didn't deserve that. I wanted to hold on longer, I didn't really even know her, but she trusted me to make the right choice....and I did, despite my sadness. Goodbye dear little ferret....there are friends waiting for you on the rainbow bridge and I will join you all someday..............love your foster mum.
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Ellie
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Today I lost a special friend. Ellie, you were my very first ferret and had been with me for the past six and a half years. You brought much joy to my life and amazed me with your unceasingly curious and playful nature. You are the reason I love caring for ferrets so much and I thank you for bringing the fun of ferrets into my life. In some ways I am relieved that your suffering has ended. It pained me to see you struggle across the floor from the effects of Insulinoma and the meds you needed to control it. At least now you are free to romp and play again with Cassie and Jezabelle. Rest well my friend, you will always hold a special place in my heart.
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Sammy
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Passed Away:April 18, 2007
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It is with a very heavy heart and great sadness that I bring this news of Sammy's passing. Despite our best efforts, Sammy continued to lose weight, and stopped eating all together. This morning we found her in a rigid seizure type state, and while waiting to see Doc Auger, Sammy died in Jen's arms. She was a joyous and radiant soul, a real sweetheart. She'll be sorely missed by Jack, her snuggle buddy, and especially by her mom and dad. She is now sleeping with Star, Jill, and Mushoe in our Ferret Memorial Garden. See you later baby.
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Pixie #2
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Passed Away:April 16, 2007
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Pixie washes us with kisses. She loves to play and will occasionally nip to get attention. She is very mischievous. After suffering a number of months with unusually large organs, Pixie passed away in her sleep.
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Murphy Brown
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Passed Away:April 12, 2007
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You earned your name each and every day. Despite the regular seizures and the ever increasing dosages of pred, you always made sure to check every nook of the house to make sure nothing was amiss. Your had a very strong will and character and I admire you for it. I hope you meet up with your buddy Harley so that the two of you can return to the happy, playful days you once enjoyed. Take care my friend.
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Temmu
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Passed Away:April 12, 2007
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You were always the shy, quiet guy. Always ready to just hang out with others without causing a ruckus. You took care of Sir Lancelot in his final days, cleaning him and keeping him warm. A true guardian. I hope that you are playing with all your friends who crossed the bridge before you. Your presence has certainly been missed, but I know your spirit will always live on.
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Lancelot
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Passed Away:April 8, 2007
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Sir Lancelot, your determination and will to live is an inspiration to us all. With all your ailments you continued to push forward even when most people had given up hope. I don't know how you managed to survive these past 6 months, but I am honoured to have been your chosen caretaker during your final days with us. Your presence will truly be missed, although your spirit will always remain with me. Rest in peace my little guy.
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Mushoe
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Passed Away:March 28, 2007
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Mr.Mushoe, you came to us in rough shape buddy. You were in a bad way, but you never let it get you down. Blind and deaf, you wouldn't let that stop you from puttering around and exploring your new world. In the short time you were with us you brought us such joy, and happiness. I'll miss your stinky kisses buddy, I'll miss your morning cuddles. Thanks for letting us love you, if only for a short time. Sleep well little man.
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Chewy
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Passed Away:March 14, 2007
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Chewy joined my furry family in 2001, unwanted and left at the humane society. We guessed his age to be around 2 years. He was so quiet and had no idea what it meant to be snuggled or to have free roam and play time for most of every day. Never a stray nip and always a sweetheart, Chewy was cherished by everyone. He since learned to play and cuddle and schmooze for treats. As with all the fuzzies that pass through my life and home, he will be forever loved and sorely missed by all. Give ChiChi, Willie and Phoenix a big kiss for me when you get to the rainbow bridge! Till we meet again!
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Felix
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Felix was a gentle soul, and though it seemed like I almost needed to
teach him how to play, how to take interest in the world, it was worth
it. He was warm and soft, and loving. He managed at least two daring
escapes, though he managed to get back home just fine, despite the
worry involved. He was diagnosed with insulinoma, and ended up being
medicated twice daily for over two years. At that point, the vet said
that the medication dosage could no longer be raised, and that he
needed surgery. After his surgery, he perked up, and despite regular
blood tests, never needed more medication. A year or so after he had
his surgery, he had been fine the night before, but when I woke up, he
was cool and still. He was buried next to my first ferret, Zoom. Next
to the out door cage they had both enjoyed. (The outdoor cage was
connected to the indoor one- they could go in and out as they wished,
year around) Ferret really loved towels and just sitting in the tube
to outside with just his nose sticking out, smelling the air as the
world went by.
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Buster
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Passed Away:February 20, 2007
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Buster crossed the rainbow bridge tonight. On the weekend, he had noticeable hind end weakness. Over the course of the next 3 days he went from being wobbly when he ran to being completely unable to use his hind legs. We'll never know what caused it - only that it was neurological and it was progressing rapidly. Not to mention he had a very large right adrenal tumor, a pronounced heart murmur, an extremely fast heart rate and a rapidly decreasing appetite. There was no chance of recovery. so we helped him cross the bridge peacefully. I'm going to miss watching him moving the jingle balls around, his cute black nose and his super soft fur.
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Mocha #2
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Passed Away:February 12, 2007
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Sad news of both Mocha and Skyler the same morning in February.
Mocha has been frail in the last several months. He had cancer in his adrenals (Lupron treatments kept him comfortable), pancreas (pediapred gave him almost a half year of regained weight and much friskiness), plus in January and February, he was fighting an infection on antibiotics. Alas, although his mind and attention were bright, his body gave out one morning in mid-February. His hind legs wouldn't support him, his tummy would not support even duck soup, and he refused even the delicious medicine. Later that morning, he went gently, thanks to a few puffs of anaesthetic.
That very same morning, Skyler developed a urine blockage. Fortunately, he was only in puzzled discomfort and not in pain. He was examined (and relieved right away), but his prostate was found to be so enlarged that only invasive surgery would help, to only a very temporary effect. He too, thanks to gentle hands and the magic puffer, went quietly that same morning.
Both were calm, being together with their lifelong cagemate, and neither were in distress or pain.
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Skyler
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Passed Away:February 12, 2007
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Sad news of both Mocha and Skyler the same morning in February.
Mocha has been frail in the last several months. He had cancer in his adrenals (Lupron treatments kept him comfortable), pancreas (pediapred gave him almost a half year of regained weight and much friskiness), plus in January and February, he was fighting an infection on antibiotics. Alas, although his mind and attention were bright, his body gave out one morning in mid-February. His hind legs wouldn't support him, his tummy would not support even duck soup, and he refused even the delicious medicine. Later that morning, he went gently, thanks to a few puffs of anaesthetic.
That very same morning, Skyler developed a urine blockage. Fortunately, he was only in puzzled discomfort and not in pain. He was examined (and relieved right away), but his prostate was found to be so enlarged that only invasive surgery would help, to only a very temporary effect. He too, thanks to gentle hands and the magic puffer, went quietly that same morning.
Both were calm, being together with their lifelong cagemate, and neither were in distress or pain.
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Nicky
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Passed Away:January 18, 2007
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You were the most loveable, handsome, adorable little devil of a ferret. As you were our first ferret (along with your sister Bailey), thank you for your help in easing us into your wonderful world. With such an effortless integration, you helped pave the way for other wonderful souls who will enrich our lives. We will forever be grateful for the way that you enlightened our lives with your lovable quirks, particularly the way you used to trot around the house looking so pleased with yourself. Go with the satisfaction that you were adored and will always be missed. Other ferrets will come and go but you will never be replaced. Rest assured that we will look after your sister and your friends. Rest in peace and may we all be reunited one day over the bridge...
Love,
Mom & Dad.
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Winnie
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Passed Away:December 28, 2006
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Winnie is a sweet little girl who loves to beg, play, dance and give kisses. Her favorite toy is stealing socks. She gets along well with other ferrets. We have estimated her age as she was found in a stable.
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Mercedes
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Passed Away:December 6, 2006
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Her health seems pretty good. She's a feisty one, and won't tolerate any other ferrets. She's still active and adorable, and a Duck Soup monster!
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Jill
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Passed Away:December 3, 2006
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Oh my Silly Jilly. You were so tiny, but you had such a huge heart, and a radiant spirit. You brightened our days baby girl. From the kisses in the middle of the night, to the kisses to wake us up, you were overflowing with love for your Mommy and Daddy, and your brother Jack. Your curiosity got you into trouble before, and you bounced back. I'm sorry I wasn't there to save you the last time. You rest now baby, Daddy and Mommy will take care of Jack, don't you worry. We'll see you later my little love.
Jill passed away suddenly and tragically, a result of her curiosity, and an unforseen danger. She is
survived by her Mother Jen and Father James, and her
brother Jack, who will miss her dearly.
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Luna
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Passed Away:October 31, 2006
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Luna passed away peacefully last night. She was out and playing yesterday but when I checked today before leaving for work, I saw my bad news. She was spunky and full of attitude, but old and I can't have asked for a better way for her to go. She is already missed!
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Harley #2
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Passed Away:October 4, 2006
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It is with great sadness that I tell you that Harley (my youngest ferret) passed away today. He had been battling numerous tumors and was making progress (re-gaining weight, playing more), but took a turn for the worse this afternoon. By the time I arrived home, he had already crossed the rainbow bridge. I'm definitely going to miss his happy-go-lucky bouncy nature. Rest in peace my friend.
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Kama
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Passed Away:October 3, 2006
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Does not like other ferrets, but gets along with cats (likes to chase them). Also, needs more nip training so must be adopted to someone who has experience handling ferrets.
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Grace
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Passed Away:September 26, 2006
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Our little Grace's time had come, too quickly it always seems.....she captured the hearts of all who had the pleasure of meeting this tiny soul. She looked so frail and it was always a surprise when her crazy foster mum would wind her up and let her loose......everyone gasping in astonishment at her reckless abandon as she rocketed forward, backward and sideways on the couch and off the other side, only to continue across the floor before colliding into some other immovable object.....the tears of pity most certainly would change to tears of merriment. She was found abandoned and lonely, starving in the most horrible of circumstances, only to thrive under our love and care. Her name was chosen because it was with grace that she was found by us and she wore it well. Thank you, little one, for sharing this end piece of your life with us and may your soul continue to entertain all those unsuspecting over the rainbow bridge.......we'll see you soon.
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Buttercup
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Passed Away:September 24, 2006
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Buttercup (Princess Buttercup, as we call her) had to be put to sleep today. She couldn't stand on her own for long this morning, her heart had an arrhythmia, she was having difficulties breathing, and her gums were blueish. Last night she was fine, it happened so suddenly. I brought her to Alta Vista right away. The doctor thought he felt a large abdominal mass, and confirmed the arrhythmia. She looked like she was in a lot of pain, and with that and her age, we decided to have her put to sleep.
She had a lot of fun here. She enjoyed at least two long playtimes everyday, walks outsides, lots of toys and friends and treats. She was very loved, and she will be very missed. I'm glad I had the chance to know her, brief though it seemed.
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Madigan
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Passed Away:September 20, 2006
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Originally part of a group of 5 including Gherkin, Paws and Badger.
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Talyn
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Passed Away:July 23, 2006
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Hershey
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This little darling was one of my very first official surrenders. He was soft and sweet and full of rubber....literally......My family and I kept him close to our hearts for as long as possible until the right adoptive home arrived....and they did......off Hershey went, to spend his days loose and part of a loving forever home.....Forever in the life of a ferret is certainly not long enough. His family, and we at the Ferret Rescue, will miss him dearly but know that where he's going there will be endless rubber to chew.............:)
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Ty
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Passed Away:June 22, 2006
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My poor, sweet, lovable Ty. You fought so hard to keep going, but in the end it was too much for you. A severe heart murmer, an enlarged heart, fluid in your lungs and chest and a rapidly deteriorating rear end made it virtually impossible for you to enjoy your life. I am so sorry to see you go... you stole my heart the day you came and you will always be in my thoughts.
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Nyx
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Luna and Nyx. Luna: We affectionately call her Looney. She is a climber. Climbs everything and anything. Loves to do the weasel war dance. We just started her on Medicine for Adrenal so her tail Nyx is cuddly, doesn't mind being held at all. Lots of kisses. She is another who loves the weasel war dance. She issocial and affectionate and does not bite.
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Willie
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Our poor Willie. You never seemed to fully recover from your surgery and then all of a sudden you left us. We will definately miss your cute expressions and dances.
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Teddy
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This big bumbly 4 year old sweetheart came to us with many undiagnosed issues. It is always difficult to know we couldn't have even offered a loving home for him to thrive and know what a great ferrety life really is, if but for a few months. No....in Teddy's case, he was loved with us for just a matter of days. It was with love that we made the difficult decision to put him through no more. So, join our other departed friends and play till your hearts content. As with all of them, we'll see you someday! Teddy is survived by Millie. No worries, we'll take good care of her!
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Pheonix
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Oh my sweet Pheonix. He left me while I was far away from home at a mere 2 years of age. An undiagnosed problem, maybe a tumour, reared it's ugly head. My family was so distraught and even though I was overseas, I could feel the loss before I was even told. Pheonix was a friend to all and spent his days bouncing around with anyone who could keep up....be it two legged or 4. He will be remembered by the many love nips on the chin and the lap cuddles when he was finally pooped out. He is survived by his big fuzzy family of 7 and all the fosters that had the chance to love him as well. He is buried in the garden and surrounded by flowers. I already miss him so much.
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Keefer
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Kiefer was gorgeous to look at and to cuddle, though cuddling is definitely not his favourite thing. Kiefer is brave, more easygoing, more people orientated. He likes to be played with, tickled, have stuffed animals fight with him and be chased by the mop (his favourite). He is naturally less prone to biting although he will nip feet to try to get attention/treats/screams from his foster Mom. He can still be skittish.
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Cassandra
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Passed Away:April 27, 2006
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Our dear sweet Mama Cass, we'll miss you. Your will to survive outlasted your sister Jezabelle and brother Zak. Despite being ill the past 2 years, you kept on going. Running full tilt to make sure the rooms were safe and free from other ferrets and also making sure your babies (toys) were always in the right place. Even after not eating for three days, you still managed to make your rounds. Your spirit is an inspiration to us all.
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Spitfire
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Passed Away:April 15, 2006
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Sad news. Eight year old, sweet little mouse-face girl had to be euthanized this week. Her insulinoma had progressed quickly and was no longer controllable. The hardest part is that she left her sister Mercedes behind.
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Malfoy
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Passed Away:March 6, 2006
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While he was alive, Malfoy was a great companion for Alice (who normally hates other ferrets). He was a very easy going and cuddly ferret. Unfortunately he succumbed to Adrenal and other tumours that were not treatable. He'll be missed by Alice as well as his past and present foster families.
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Chichi
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You were a first for our family and cleared the way for so many to follow in your foot steps. As we rode together to a sad moment, you sat on my lap and I remembered the first time we travelled home. I had no idea what to do with a such a silly furry thing and wasn't going to keep you. You changed my mind and have since made many more changes in our long years as friends. All those that you leave as your legacy are forever thankful because they have a loving home. Our doors will always be open, in your memory, for any lost or unwanted souls. Take care of those that have already passed and remember to wait for me! With so much love.....shine on my friend!!!!!
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Willie
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You followed so closely in Chichi's footsteps and it was almost too much to bear. I am consoled, though, with the knowledge that you will look out for each other and all our other friends who had to leave this world. I know that you will be reunited with Noel and that also brings a smile through so many tears. Take care my old friend, and I will be with you all someday too........
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Isis #2
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Passed Away:October 4, 2005
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She likes people and cats. Isis has a stuffed cow bigger than she is that she drags around with her. She does not welcome any new ferrets but loves to cuddle with Ashton. She is adrenal, has an enlarged heart, liver and spleen. She is still amazingly active and fun to play with.
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Flurry
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Passed Away:September 16, 2005
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No health issues other than age. A sweet wonderful ferret happily living with three other foster ferrets, playful and cute.
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Misty #3
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Passed Away:September 15, 2005
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Still has massive spleen. Having trouble pusing poop past spleen, and anus becoming exverted. Has a few good days where she goes about for about 15 minutes among mostly days when she mainly sleeps. Still does not seem to be in actual pain (no teeth grinding, has bright eyes when she is awake, eating well).
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Nicki
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Passed Away:September 2, 2005
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Nicki is 4 years old and has a very sweet temperament. She has an enlarged spleen, Lymphoma, does not get along with other ferrets. She talks a lot, and dances. Nicki loves to play with crinkle foil balls, and she likes to sleep in a cup bed.
Nicki is not available for adoption.
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Munchkin
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Passed Away:August 31, 2005
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Munchkin came to us a little scared and full of mites. He loved to follow me around everywhere. He had the sweetest face and this expression of please pick me up that I could never refuse. We did adopt him and loved him very much, he is sorely missed.
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Kodi
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Passed Away:August 26, 2005
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Kodi, aka Mama, was with us for only a short time. She arrived frustrated and unhealthy. With tons of TLC and patience, Mama began to soften to her foster home and looked for the affection she had missed out on for so long. As Mama began to settle, it was obvious she had been long dealing with undiagnosed medical problems. She had a large insulinoma and right adrenal but despite the lupron, prednisone and infamous duck soup, Mama succumbed to her illnesses. She is survived by Kirby, aka Oliver, who is living out her legacy in a wonderful, forever home........Your foster mum will see you some day Mama.......
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Zathuras (aka Zak)
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Passed Away:August 10, 2005
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We are happy to report that wonderful Zak is still with us. We really feared for his life last spring when he got really sick again, but with lots of tender loving care he pulled through. He is so gorgeous right now with his thick winter fur! Zak comes with me into events and classrooms to teach about ferrets. We hope he stays with us a long time! Zak has suspected lymphoma, with good and bad times. He is a big cinnamon boy with lots of kisses and cuddles. He loves tennis balls, Cheweasels and Foamie fries. He hides his balls all over the house, and gets upset when I pick then up for cleaning! Zak is not available for adoption.
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Frankie
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Found in a parking lot when just a kit
Frankie was rescued in just a bit
Fostered for a while with lots of love
Til he entered my world with a shove
He met his new brothers and sisters a like
They weren't too thrilled with him, the poor little tyke
But Frankie stood up to them, held his ground fast
And before you knew it, fighting was a thing of the past
He crept into my heart, and under my skin
Left little bite marks if lacking attention
He dooked and he weasel war danced til his body got sick
No amount of meds or TLC could do the trick
So Frankie has passed from this world to a new
And is back with his brothers and sisters, quite a few
He's dooking with Louise, Thelma and Sprite,
Denver, Scuba and Dook are up for the fight
Of who will be the first to cuddle with Little Frankie tonight
So his memories of his new home won't give him a fright.
Goodbye my little Frankie, may you run wild as you play
And have the biggest heart of any ferret from the very first day.
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Bloo
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He is good with people, has no problems with cats or dogs, but does not get along with other ferrets. He has been a single ferret all of his life. He plays well and has no problems playing on his own.
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Ashton
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Passed Away:April 15, 2005
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His determination and ability to over come was something to see. A few times he had me convinced that this trip to the vet with him would be the last. He happily proved me wrong, until today. I knew his blood surgar was bad when I brought him in. I had no idea how bad and of course there were complications. After much discussion with Dr Auger (who was of course very supportive and very compassionate to us)we decided that this time, he was not going to pull through. I always knew this day would come but even today on the way in I was thinking "come on buddy, just one more time". I guess Ashton was too tired. He taught me to not give up. When he stopped using his back legs, he learned how to get everywhere he wanted to go with just his front legs. It did not stop him from playing. He fought very hard and very long to stay here with us and keep us smiling. While I am no longer smiling, I know he has gone on to a better place, I am thankful for the time I had with him. He is missed.
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Peanut
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Passed Away:February 20, 2005
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God bless Fang ( Peanut ) as he crosses the rainbow bridge.
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Scuba
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Passed Away:January 29, 2005
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Scuba ... the most highly energetic ferret I have ever come across in my life of ferrets. How do you describe the ferret that had you in fits of laughter at his antics, moment of frustration because he developed a whole new concept of ferret proofing. Scuba was the only ferret who could clear 29 inches in one jump. Scuba was the only ferret with the cunning to move his doll crib bed over to the enclosure wall and use that to clear the 3 foot wall so he could run around the apartment unsupervised while I was at work. Scuba thought he could swim in the toilet, fly through the air, and climb every single thing that was in his path. He built monuments so he could scale them and get to the most desired object of the week. How do you describe the helplessness of waking up one morning and seeing your ferret struggling for breath? Racing him in to the hospital in the hopes of having them fix whatever problem it is. How do you describe the despair of knowing a blood transfusion did nothing to help him, and that spinal lymphoma was his killer? I held him in my arms, with tears streaming down my face, promising him that I would release him from his pain and suffering and let him go to all his friends at the Rainbow Bridge. And so he has crossed the Bridge to be with all the other brothers and sisters he's had over his happy and rambunctious life. He will be greeted by my first cat JD who loved to play with him, and my very first two ferrets Thelma and Louise, then Bartles and Jaymes and Nebraska, then another Thelma (he'll remember her well, she used to beat the crap out of him), then little Sprite who used to beat him up too, and Denver who used to play wrestle with him, and finally his big brother Dook. Scuba, you will be sorely missed for your level of energy, your cunning and intelligence and always keeping me on my toes. Ode to the ferrets who live hard and die young.
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Sugar
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Passed Away:December 8, 2004
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Our last ferret Sugar (winner of the 2004 Burrito wrap and Lightest female at the Spring Frolic and past winner of Smallest female (3 times) and 2nd pinkest nose) passed away in her sleep on December 8th at the age of 9 years, 3 months and 12 days. She was our last girl. We have had 9 ferrets in 13 years. It is awfully quiet at home these days.
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Alexander
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Passed Away:November 21, 2004
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When first let out, you need to give him some loving right off, failure to do so will result in reminder "nips". He is full of engery, very curious and loves the dryer tunnels from Rona. He is quite affectionate.
Alex was euthanized today as he had a multitude of bladder stones (at least 5) and one blocking his uretha. All I can say is that he had a field day playing today - exploring all the new set up in the apartment. This afternoon when I noticed he was straining, I was watching him really close, and it was inevitable when we saw the x-rays.
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Calvin
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Passed Away:November 13, 2004
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It is with tears pouring down my face that I email you to tell you that we had Calvin put down this morning. Yesterday he was starting to act sick so I took him to Dr Auger. We did an ultra sound and aspirated three different sets of cells, every one of which indicated lymphoma. Two days ago he seemed
fine and now he was dying.
For the short period we had him, Calvin was a constant delight. He was gentle and easy going, loved the children and he had the most wonderful long and fluffy winter coat. It was like cuddling a teddy bear that gave kisses. Our hearts are broken.
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Dook
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Passed Away:November 3, 2004
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Dook had to be euthanized last night b/c of advanced cardiomypathy. He was one of the biggest and sweetest ferrets ever.
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Calypso
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Passed Away:November 1, 2004
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Calypso passed on in his cage. I'm glad that I got the chance to love him and I'll never forget him. I still haven't quite accepted it yet and cry as I write (I can't talk about him with out crying). I just want you to know that he had a good home here and is at peace now dooking it out with all his fallin comerades over the Bridge. I'll never forget him and he'll always have a place in my heart.
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Rocky
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Passed Away:October 22, 2004
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My laid back and mellow guy. He was sick although he didn't show it or let alter his approach to life. Just walk calmly. I loved to watch him waddle through the apartment. He will be much missed by my gang, Luna, Nyx and us. I am helped by the thought he was loved and is not suffering.
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Gizmo (aka Gizzy)
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Passed Away:October 15, 2004
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Suddenly and without warning Gizmo passed away in our arms. He was famous for wanting to go out every evening for his long walks. Everyone in the neighbourhood knew and loved him. Gizzy was friends to everyone and everything. He was unique, he was loved, he will be missed, he was the Gizzinator.
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Barney
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Passed Away:October 11, 2004
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Once Barney settles in and gets to know you he is great! In the beginning he was timid of people and bit if cornered. He now runs to our hands and we can pull him out of all sorts of places and he doesn't even try to nip. He has lots of energy and is very sweet, even gives the occasional kiss! Barney passed away suddenly on Oct 11, 2004.
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Coco
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Passed Away:July 24, 2004
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Coco used to have two male partners, Pepper and Zeus. They have both passed over the Rainbow Bridge, and Coco has decided that she'd rather be by herself now, thank you! Every time we try to find her a friend, she doesn't like them. Coco is deaf, and has a very enlarged spleen. When she started to have seizures, the vet diagnosed insulinoma, as well as a mass on her stomack/liver. Coco has bad days and good days, and we are keeping her comfortable until it is time for her to join her friends over the Bridge. She is happy puttering around the house, nosing around anything new, and dooking to herself. Coco crossed over the rainbow bridge on July 24, 2004 at 10:30am. She had another seizure which paralyzed her rear end, making it impossible to move around. Also, she was unable to eat as her enlarged spleen made it extremely difficult to digest food.
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Lena
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Passed Away:July 12, 2004
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Lena was abandoned at the Humane Society. Her age is estimated at 4 to 5 years old. She is an advanced adrenal disease case. From the first time I picked her up, all she wanted to do was kiss me all over! Lena loves to shower you with her kisses, all over, all the time.
Unfortunately, she is almost bald, but she is soooo sweet! Lena does not like toys or treats, but she will take Ferretone. Lena is not available for adoption.
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Lucien
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Has a great temperament.
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Slinky
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Slinky. When she is let out to play, she constantly dooks and runs around looking for humans to play with. If you pick her up, she'll give you lots of loving kisses and even clean your ears for you - you just have to be careful as occasionally she'll give a little nip as well. Also, if you ignore her when she's out, she will definately let you know with a nip on the heels and toes (and anywhere else she can grab on). While she is generally healthy, she does like to pull the fur from around the base of her tail and when excited, can emit a rather strong odor (we think she still has part of a scent gland left). She has always been a single (dominant) ferret and we have not been successful in introducing her to others.
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Pangoban
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Passed Away:April 6, 2004
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Just a short note to share the sad news of our ferret's passing. Pangoban was almost 8 and happy right up until today. We noticed she was quite ill and rushed her to the vet. She was having kidney failure and there was nothing we could do but spare her- so we did. She went peacefully. It was quite a shock, especially since we were watching our other two who have adrenal- she was the healthy one.
She will be greatly missed by us all. Please enjoy our favourite picture of her.
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Denver
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Passed Away:March 19, 2004
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Very sweet, sometimes cuddly.
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Ariel
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Passed Away:January 7, 2004
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Ari died on Wednesday this week of Lymphoma. She never responded to Pred and was so weak that she lost control of her bladder. There was no putting off the inevitable? I find comfort in the fact that her sister Chiana (formerly Isis), has a family of four brothers so she's not alone.
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Buddy #2
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Passed Away:January 2, 2004
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I wanted to tell you about a little soul I had here for a very short time. His name was buddy and he came to us less than a week ago. He had been left in a room to fend for himself and was standing in his own feeces and urine, it smelled strong and the floor was thick with feeces and mold. He had been neglected in everyway possible. He was such a gentle soul that the day after he arrived I put him in with my guys and there was not a sound to be heard and everyone just got along. Two days after he arrived I noticed that his belly was always wet with urine so the plan was to take him in ASAP for a full checkup. Well we didn't make it that far. Tonight when I went in the ferret room I noticed he wasn't right so I picked him up and I could tell he needed to go to the vet. Like so many before him there was this little guy in agony from probably a ruptured tumor in his abdomen. I have gone thru this so many times and I don't think I'll ever be able to get use to seeing them like this, their little body twisted in agony and the look of terror in his face. I brought him to emergency to have him euthanized. I somehow want him remembered because of how special he was even though I only had him with me for a couple of days. He loved to be snuggled and to be near my mouth when I spoke to him and kissed him, he was a true gentle soul. I am very glad that he spent his last days in clean blankets and playing and sleeping in a pile with my guys.
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Jezabelle
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Passed Away:December 4, 2003
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Our dear little slipper thief has crossed over the rainbow bridge. She fought a valiant fight over the last 6 months, but in the end her enlarged spleen and liver made it impossible for her to continue. We will truly miss our little Jezzie.
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Pepper
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Passed Away:August 10, 2003
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The happiest sick ferret ever. Dooks constantly when out playing. Pepper has Adrenal disease and has lost most of his fur.
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Zeus
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Zeus was a very gentle, loving and laid back ferret when he arrived at the shelter. Nothing really bothered him, and he never complained. He was always willing to give snuggles and kisses.
One evening, when Zeus was sleeping in his blankies we tried to wake him up, but couldn't. He had gone into an insulinomic coma. A quick call to our Shelter Mom confirmed our fears and he was taken back to the shelter to see if anything could be done. After much effort, she managed to revive him and he was started on treatment for insulinoma. Unfortunately, it was too late, and less than a week later he crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on May 28, 2003.
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Little Bean (prev.Scotty
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I adopted Little Bean in October 2002 when he was almost 2yrs old. He was deaf and very small for a male ferret but incredibly energetic and sweet. I taught him to "come" and "stand up" and "no!" through hand commands and he was quick to learn.
My Little Bean had health problems right from 3wks in to bringing him home. He had a skin tumour and just a variety of little things wrong. Finally this spring he was assessed as having Lymphatic-Leukemia by our veterinarian. Little Bean was a bundle of trouble right until the end and I refused to believe that a ferret who was so sick could keep acting the opposite. He died in his sleep in May, a month after being diagnosed at the age of 2 and a half. While his death was a surprise (it came so quickly) I couldn't have asked for better, for him to cross the Bridge without having suffered. I miss him tremendously.
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Dargo
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Dargo is great with people.
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Mocha
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Passed Away:December 28, 2002
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Adorable and cuddly, as long as you are also female! Needs extra TLC.
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Leia
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Passed Away:November 2002
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Leia was found is a backyard last fall. She was cold and starved, had nails doing the full circle under her feet and a tumor on her tail the size of an egg. I nursed her back to health, her tail was amputated, and she rediscovered that life as a ferret was good, as she started to dance and dook. Always gentle, always sweet, she loved to cuddle on your lap to sleep.
The vet could only estimate her age at between 8 and 10 years old. Leia had a coat of silk, very long and super soft. I liked to run my fingers in it when she dozed on my lap.
This little silver girl had an appetite for bananas, she could smell me opening one from the other end of the house. She begged for any food we were having by putting her paws on your foot and waiting, and most of the time she got some, for the look on her face was irresistible. She danced in front of the door of her cage to be let out.
Everybody loved Leia and wanted to steal her, but I was her lucky gardian. When she could no longer eat kibble, I fed her "chicken gravy" 4 times a day, cleaned her chin after feeding, and her bum after the litter box. When her kidneys stopped working, I took her to her last vet visit and she passed away in my arms. I miss her every day, for she is always in my thoughts. She was a very special ferret.
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Harley
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Passed Away:August 21, 2002
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Charlie, Bumper and the rest of the Ferret Rescue gang will truly miss him.
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Chewie
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I took Chewie from Francine to permanent foster him, as he was adrenal, in January 2001. We called him Boo Boo cause it seemed to fit perfectly. He was born in 1995 and passed away in 2002, so was 7 years old and male. I have pics if you want. He died of congestive heart failure, he was a super terrific guy!!!
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Molly #3
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This little shy sweetie is still trying to find her place in our group of fosters. Though she is available for adoption, our goal with little Molly is to find her a permanent foster home because of her existing adrenal issue. For now she is best as a single but we are working out if she will find any forever friends amongst our pansy foster group.
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Peredur (prev.Fufu)
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Perry is a sweet boy. Was passed around to mulitple homes and may have been mishandled along the way resulting in what appears to be nerve damage creating hind end weakness. He is young, though, so we all hope that he finds a happy place with his foster mum, playing and gorging on ferretone. Because of his existing issues, he has been listed as a permanent furkid so his foster mum can look out for him.
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Larry
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Larry came with Curly and Mo but honestly, he seems to prefer the single ferret life. We have successfully mixed him with our Pansy foster group but not without complaints. Larry has great weight and a beautiful coat. He loves people and other pets, as long as they are not ferrets. We'll see if his position on chums changes but for now, we consider him better off as a single furkid.
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Mo
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Mo is such a character. He is deaf as a post and as crazy as a loon. Though wiry and slightly rough looking, he is a hoot to wind up! He came with Larry, who would happily disown all ferrets, and Curly. We would at least like to see that he and Curly are adopted together!
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Vicki
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Jackie and Vicky are fun, soft and sweet. Vicky can be a nervous nipper and her silly cagemate Jackie is quite the opposite, being bold and playful. At this time, these girls stay together. B.
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Tristan
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This little fuzzy may be deaf but that doesn't slow him down! He has discovered the joys of the rice box and is ever exploring his environment. We don't have much of a story on him but he seems to be curious about others ferrets and wants to play, he just hasn't figured out how. Not at all aggressive with people or other ferrets, cheap on the kisses though :( Would be a great single or a nice addition to a gently business.
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Bubbles
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This poor guy ended up at a rescue in Montreal, severely malnourished, weak and dehydrated. Thanks to their TLC and intervention, he now looks fantastic. He loves his rice box, playing with people but is still a bit disfunctional when playing nicely with other fosters. His only issue is nipping for attention or play. For this reason, he will only be available to experienced owners.
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Luna #2
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Luna is fun-loving and gives plenty of kisses. She loves to burrow in blankets and gets along with other ferrets. This sweetie should be adopted with other like-minded furkids or into a home with existing ferret friends.
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Robert
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This guy is being loved and cuddled in his forever, foster home.
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Isabella (aka Isobel)
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Just a sweet girl, who remains active but can get a bit overwhelmed among more dominant ferrets. Seems to have found a loving, permanent foster home.
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Halo
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Someone clearly forgot to tell Halo she is supposed to be senior. She runs, she plays, she get super silly at the smallest provocation and if you've ever tried to photograph her, good luck!! She simply doesn't sit still long enough. So far, she seems to get on with other pansy fosters and so is available as a permanent foster with other fuzzbutts.
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Diablo
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Someone clearly forgot to tell him he is supposed to be senior. He runs, plays, and he is silly!!! at the smallest provocation and if you've ever tried to photograph him, good luck!! He doesn't sit still long enough. Diablo is pretty bossy with new friends and gets along well with furkids like Bubbles and Tristan. Is available with other ferrets or into an existing ferret business.
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Jackie
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Jackie and Vicky are fun, soft and sweet. Vicky can be a nervous nipper and her silly cagemate Jackie is quite the opposite, being bold and playful. At this time, these girls stay together. B.
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Kiwi #3
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This sweet pair came together. Though they are young and healthy, they may have found themselves a loving and permanent foster home!
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Bob
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This sweet pair came together. Though they are young and healthy, they may have found themselves a loving and permanent foster home!
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Perry
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When he arrived, his tail was damaged, and his balance was not good. Perry just want to be a normal ferret and be part of the gang, but his muscle control is not good, so he has the funniest weasel war dance I've seen. He'll tackle the big boys in play, but then he always end up at the bottom of the play-fight pile. He cannot run very well, he falls on his side, but he'll pick himself up, dust himself off, and keep trying. He cannot see his limitations, he just carries on like a trooper. I feed him soup and raw mince to help him keep some weight on. I've had to start a low dose of Pred when he exhibited seizure symptoms. The symptoms went away, but he is still frail. He has been seen by our vet who cannot find anything wrong with him apart from brain and tail damage. He's a loving sweet boy.
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Albus
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Albus is a big sweetie who likes to be cuddled and petted. He arrived alone, but quickly bonded with the foster group in his new home. He likes to play with the girls and sleep in bed with his foster mom.
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Clochette
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Clochette and Merlin are very bonded, sleeping together and playing together.
They live happily at our Trois Rivieres branch
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Merlin
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Clochette and Merlin are very bonded, sleeping together and playing together.
They live happily at our Trois Rivieres branch
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Gandalf
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These two were abandoned in an empty apartment. Starved and dehydrated, they were skin and bones when I got them. They ate and ate, and drained so many water bottles, but finally they are in good condition, good muscle and fur and very playful and energetic. Mignonne talks all the time, dooka dooka dook. She loves to give kisses, she is dainty and delicate, very ladylike. Gandalf is a big boy, with a very thick coat, very bouncy, a bit clumsy, super playful. He has IBS, but is being treated for it.
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Nymph
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Lovely exuberant playful little baby girl; Nymph's paws are spring loaded she leaps with all four feet in the air and is inclined to launch herself at you to catch your attention. She loves to play and run and is particularly fond of chasing balls.
This little bundle of joy needs a home where she can get lots of attention and play time and has lots of space to run and explore.
Nymph has been playing with the new baby ferret in the house and has adopted her raw diet with a great deal of enthusiasm. She does need her raw food feedings in cage though since she is inclined to stash away a sanck for later.
Her confidence around other ferrets has improved considerably but she is still not a good candidate for addition into an aggressive business.
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Max
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New surrender - arrived with Timon, Tazz and Milo. More updates once the boys have been vetted, cleared quarantine and we know a bit more about their personalities. For now they are just adjusting to someplace clean with plentiful food and no threat of harm to them.
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Tazz
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New surrender - arrived with Max, Timon and Milo. More updates once the boys have been vetted, cleared quarantine and we know a bit more about their personalities. For now they are just adjusting to someplace clean with plentiful food and no threat of harm to them.
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Snowball
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Sweet as pie! This little girl was turned over the SPCA when her owner moved and left her behind.
Nervous and timid - Snowball tenses up when you pick her up but settles in for a cuddle once she is sure she is safe.
Clearly uncomfortable around other ferrets but not aggressive - with time and patience he could be integrated into a gentle group but seems perfectly content on his own for the moment.
Snowball has been introduced to some our gentler ferrets and although she is not ready to play with them she is no longer hissing.
This little princess needs lots of love and gentle attention to restore her faith in people.
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Loco
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Loco arrived here with his younger buddy Rocky who appeared to be the healthy one of the pair. Sadly Rocky was hiding symptoms of advanced cancer and Loco has lost his friend.
Loco is taking all the changes very hard and needs a very special foster or forever home to help him get back on his feet.
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Burt
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Burt and his brother Ermie came to our care with no names, no toys, no blanket or even food.
Burt recently lost his brother Ermie and is suffering from declining health. Fortunately the addition of some new younger ferrets to the household have cheered him up considerably.
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Molly #4
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Sweet little girl - finding quarantine boring - she is anxious to be out exploring and meeting the other shelter kids
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Feta
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Feta and Rose are living the good life with their foster family - they enjoy the run of a beautiful home with a wonderful assortment of cozy places to nap. They move from comfy spot to comfy spot with stops for snacks and cuddles in between and they are enjoying the kind of retirement the rest of us dream of!
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Burrow
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These three darlings made their way to us after a death in their family - they have been together since they came home from the pet stores and we would prefer to keep them together if possible.
Scooter the youngest is a bit less attached to his friends and may integrate well with another group of ferrets.
This trio are inquisitive, playful and affectionate - they love lots of play time and don't much like cage time but hurt feelings can be smoothed over with a Bacon Bandit treat
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Yahtzee
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Yahtzee has a recurring skin infections and issues with sharing food dish. Difficulty integrating with other ferrets; easily upset by changes in routine. He is a very sweet boy who loves human intereaction
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Cinnamon
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Cinnamon has recurring tummy troubles and stops eating on his own - he will not be available for adoption until we get to the bottom of his issues.
Despite everything Cinnamon is a sweet and inquisitive little guy - loves out of cage time but is clearly missing his friends from his previous home.
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Berwyn
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Designated as a permanent companion for Pez who was in need of a gently and patient companion after the loss of Jynx.
Berwyn is a deep thinker and a quiet little gentleman - prefers snuggling and a peaceful wander around the house to more boisterous activities.
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Ernie
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This precious pair are full of energy and ferrety mischief. Not the tidiest with the litter box (they like to roll it) but endlessly amusing and very sweet.
Integrate well with other ferrets and pets.
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Stevie
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Stevie is a sensitive little guy - sometimes overwhelmed by the more boisterous boys in the group.
He loves people and has strong potential for being a lap ferret. Loves his outside of cage time and checks in frequently to see what the humans are up to as he goes about his "ferrety" business.
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Nickles
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Nickles (Formerly Knuckles) came in with Miles and Dexter -all three were abandoned in an apartment when their people moved.
Nickles passes suddenly three weeks after arrival, due to a severely infected kidney.
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Miles
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Miles came in with Nickles and Dexter. All three were abandoned in an apartment when their people moved. He was severely emaciated, and struggled with Gastric issues.
He lived as a permanent foster for three months before passing due to a gastric ulcer.
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Miles
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Miles came in with Nickles and Dexter. All three were abandoned in an apartment when their people moved. He was severely emaciated, and struggled with Gastric issues.
He lived as a permanent foster for three months before passing due to a gastric ulcer.
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Molly
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Sweet as anything - bright eyed and inquisitive. Lots of energy and very loving. She needs to put a little bit of weight on but she is a lovely little girl. Tidy in cage and anxious to have someone to love her and give her lots of attention.
Molly has become fast friends with Royale - a little adrenal girl who is doing fabulously well with her Deslorin implant. We would like to keep these two friends together.
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Milo
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Milo has integrated well at the retirement and hospice home and does his best to help out shelter Mom by being extra sweet and very tidy about his potty habits.
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Miley
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Miley is a spunky old broad who's stayed energetic and adventurous into her old age. She and her partner Poh have retired with The Soft Boys.
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Hobbesworth
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like ferretone Good weight, soft coat, good teeth for his age. Needs an ear cleaning but well kept and cared for. He is deaf and relies on Odin to let him know when food is poured!
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Meeka
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Real Canadian Ferret. She is a very curious ferret, who is never fully satisfied with where she is, eventually she searches for an escape route, and often succeeds. But she has always had a bad habit of biting the cage bars, and it damaged her top and bottom, left fangs
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