The Rainbow Bridge

The Old Gang ... Gone But Not Forgotten!

Scully 1994 - 1996	Mulder 1996 - 1999	Chucky 1993 - 2001
Friskie 1993 - 2001	Fidget 1994 - 2002	Mash 1992 - 2002
CJ 1995 - 2002	Otis 2004 - 2006	Snoopy 1999 - 2006
Kaos 1998 - 2008

Anyone who has had an animal which has been a constant companion and friend will know how incredibly hard it is when the time comes to say goodbye.

As one who initially had cats and dogs, I can say that it was an awful thing to farewell them, but then I got ferrets -- and the first time I lost one - my beautiful BEW called Scully - I thought my heart would break.

It hasn't got easier with time and with more of them leaving me. In fact, I think it's harder.

I don't know what it is about ferrets - I think most ferret lovers will agree that they completely captivate you with their bubbly personalities and silly little antics.

And maybe it's because when they get sick, they still soldier on without any complaint. They are such stoic, uncomplaining little things. Yes, they might sleep more than before but when they're awake, they still try to be the same funny ferret and will even try to do their weasel wardance!

When I was holding Kaos when she was dying, SHE was the one comforting ME by licking the tears streaming down my face!

Each ferret is so different yet each one has a personality which makes an impression on one's life.

It really is very hard to feel miserable when you have a (healthy) ferret around but, boy, is it hard not to feel completely miserable when you have a sick ferret around.

And for me the worst part of being a ferret owner is taking my ferrets to the vet for their final journey. I have bawled like a baby every time

However ... if you believe that you will meet up with all your pets again, then the Rainbow Bridge is something which brings a lot of comfort and healing.

I reckon Heaven is going to be one very busy place with all us pet owners reunited with our animals

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~ There is an Indian legend which says when a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based upon what they know of this person, decide which humans may cross the bridge ... and which are turned away ...   ~Unknown Author~

Let us all remember your ferret! Send us a short eulogy about your little one who has moved on to the Bridge and, if you like, upload a picture so that their memory stays with us.

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MooGoo, Bambi and Coco 
They were my moral support when I was down and sad. I had many wonderful times with them. I shared many special moments with my babies -- they meant ...

Bandit ( Bandie) 
Bandie & Zoie was also given to me by the same girl that gave me Fluffy. Bandie was the first baby I lost. Bandie died on Feb. 14, 2006.

He was a very ...

Fluffy 
She was my First Baby. I got her from a girl at work who had two ferrets of her own & they were bullying poor Fluffy, so I took her. It was love at first ...

Smegol 
I found Smegol while driving around my area. She was being chased by a cat. I stopped and picked her up after some coaxing and took her home.

The next ...

Critter 
In 2005 my boyfriend and I already had two ferrets. A boy we called Gizmo and girl we called Jinx, both from the same litter.

We went to the pet store ...

My girls 
My girls are Sara and Sammi -- they were the ones who started the craze in my house!

Sara passed away on Halloween. Adrenal disease took Sara, and old ...

Fluffy 
Fluffy was my first ferret, she was given to me (at the age of 3) by a girl at work who had two ferrets of her own. She said that Fluffy & Fluffy's mate ...

Hideki (October 2007-March 2008) 
We adopted Hideki on December 2007.

Let me start by saying he was not a planned baby. I went to my pet shop just to see the ferrets, when I saw a ...

PRINCESS "WITTLE" DUBOSE 
WE HAD PRINCESS FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS.

SHE WAS OUR FIRST BABY GIRL, SHE HAD MUCH LOVE FROM OUR ENTIRE FAMILY.

SHE HAD CROSSED OVER THE RAINBOW BRIDGE ...

Bandit 
Bandit was our sable Mac Daddy. He lived for a year at a Petco with his brother Angel.

Like with his brother, it was love at first sight. We took ...

Angel 
Angel was our sweet first ruby-eyed white baby. We found him almost full size at a Petco.

He had lived there for almost a year. Previous people ...

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She may have been bitey but she was a lovey color. Long
life - happy she was until....she escaped. The dog was
out as well then escaped ... ahhhhhh ...