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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

Muis 2002 - 2009

Kahlua 2002 - 2010



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~









Losing a ferret is an awful experience and one which can cause a lot of tears and heartbreak.

If you just want to share your pain with like-minded people who understand EXACTLY what you're going through, please come to the Forum.

Just about all of us there have lost ferrets over the years and we would be more than happy to lend a shoulder for you to cry on.

It does help to talk about it ...

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Lindy  starstarstarstarstar
I got my Lindy on July 4th 2008.. she was a stinker. She love to escape and surprise me when I got home from work. She worked so hard to get free... she ...

Capone  starstarstarstarstar
I adopted Capone when he was 5. He was deaf but he loved to war dance for me. And he was a loud dooker. He was a very special ferret.

He passed over ...

Ajay  starstarstarstarstar
i got Ajay the same time i got his brother Odo. They were two beautiful male sables who you could only tell apart by their masks, Ajay's being more V-shaped....

Casper - 2003 to 2010  starstarstarstarstar
She was the most lovable, friendliest, adorable little girl. Even her sister, the cat, misses her dearly. She brought laughter to my life...she was my ...

Paris  starstarstarstarstar
Paris was such a sweet and laid back ferret. His motto was "Whatever!" LOL. He loved his siblings and was especially close to my oldest ferret Hazel,...

Peanut  starstarstarstarstar
My ferret's name was Peanut. I found her outside my workplace late one evening on September 2nd 2009, as I was going home, curled up in the doorway trying ...

Critter  starstarstarstarstar
Critter....we can't say enough great things about our little boy. So snuggly, so smart, so animated! His first little ferret dance he did, we laughed ...

Gertrude and Mathilda  starstarstarstarstar
We had never had a pet ferret, but weren't quite ready for kids so we gave them a try. Two baby girls only 8 weeks old, born November 9 2003.

Mathilda ...

BANDIT PASSED  starstarstarstarstar
Bandit was a great ferret.

He was playing like he always does and we tired him out. I went to call him out with the squeaker toy, that's how we trained ...

Spaz  starstarstarstarstar
Spaz was my pride and joy. He was adorable, loving and a spaz. Perfecty trained. He slept with me and would play with me.

I miss the way when I would ...

Riddick  starstarstarstarstar
You came to in March 2005, right after mom died and someone here thought I needed cheering up, which I did, and I did see you twice before and fell in ...

George  starstarstarstarstar
I wrote this for my George about 15 minutes after he went to the rainbow bridge to meet his beloved Doris and his mate Ralph.

Today we lost the best ...

Tyler  starstarstarstarstar
Tyler was one of our first ferrets with her sister Fearne. We adopted them together from a rescue centre. They soon settled with us and for two and a half ...

Nappie  starstarstarstarstar
She was 5 weeks old when she moved in here and right away she was in control of her one year older stepsisters :-)

Oh she had total control over us ...

Fair Bear  starstarstarstarstar
You might think that is a silly name for a ferret but he was like a little bear cub standing on his back legs. We decided to him Fair Bear.

He was ...

Snowy Bower 2008 2009  starstarstarstarstar
Snowy was a beautiful Female ferret with white fur and dark eyes.

I bought her from a couple who had gotten her for their son, who lost interest. I ...

Loki  starstarstarstarstar
she was an energetic little furball; she loved to steal any gloves she laid eyes on.

She was with us only for a few short months, but we were already ...

Hazelnut  starstarstarstarstar
Hazelnut was a Christmas present from my husband. She was wild and playful. She was such a sweet little girl. She loved to groom everyone and her favorite ...

Boots AKA (boot boot)  starstarstarstarstar
We lost our deeply loved Boot Boot on November 6, 2009 unexpectedly. Words can not express how heartbroken we are.

Boots was such a wonderful ferret....

Nikomi  starstarstarstarstar
Nikomi: The Tree of Life

I am amazed at myself at the level of grief I am enduring. It is unbearable.

It has been 8 months since my pet ferret ...

Meeko  starstarstarstarstar
Meeko was my first ferret. She was only 9 months when she passed.

She was perfect, so sweet and loving. She taught me everything I needed to know on ...

Sweetie Pie  starstarstarstarstar
We love you!

Sweetie Pie  starstarstarstarstar
Sweetie was a beautiful BEW, with an equally beautiful soul. She made the most frightened of ferret person coo when she greeted them with a slow, loving ...

Lulu  starstarstarstarstar
I adopted Lulu, my little albino girl, from a ferret shelter in north Idaho. She was 3 years old and had been at the shelter for 2 years.

Her ferret ...

Baby  starstarstarstarstar
I helped my little guy to the Bridge a couple hours ago. He had Insulinoma and while he fought the good fight, one look in those little eyes today, and ...

Jazmine  starstarstarstarstar
I only had Jazmine for about 5 months. I bought her from a lady for 75 dollars and apparently she has been sick for a while and I never got told about ...

Slinky  starstarstarstarstar
Slinky wasn't our Ferret but the mother of our two newest additions, Astra and Kazooie.

Yesterday the young son didn't latch the cage properly and she ...

Hermes....Mr. Herms...  starstarstarstarstar
Hermes..we also called him Mr. Herms was a fighter! He was sweet and soft and just fun to be around.

Mr. Herms had Lymphoma (intestines) and he got ...

Icey  starstarstarstarstar
Icey was such a sweet natured little girl. She was a people ferret, never bit anyone even when playing.

When I took her in, she had not been around ...

Hermes....Mr. Herms...  starstarstarstarstar
Mr. Herms was a fighter! He was strong and loving and just plain adorable! We found out he had Lymphoma (in his intestines) and he was not even 1 years ...

Pudgee Bear  starstarstarstarstar
Pudgee was a quirky little ferret who walked backwards, was very shy, but very loving.

Pudgee loved to chase his brother Weasel and wrestle with him ...

Popcorn  starstarstarstarstar
Popcorn was found on a street and given to me by my husband's coworker in December 2007.

He was champagne colored and had a broken fang, so when his ...

Grace  starstarstarstarstar
Grace was a feisty ferret that loved to steal everything from french fries to shoe soles. Every so often, she could be seen sneaking off with candy in ...

The Little Nipper  starstarstarstarstar
Little Nipper died today after an unforeseen cage accident. He went very suddenly and I found him right after it happened. I was glad that he didn't suffer....

Glory  starstarstarstarstar
Glory was my first ferret. I had been wanting a ferret for a while. In December 2007, a few days before Christmas, I told my sister-in-law that I would ...

Niles  starstarstarstarstar
Niles, my albino ferret, just passed away today. He died as soon as I got him to the vet. I was up all night with him holding him and trying to get him ...

AL  starstarstarstarstar
My ferret was 15 when he died - the oldest ferret I have ever had.

He was a Siamese point chocolate and never bit me once but would always bite my dad ...

ruby  starstarstarstarstar
I went and got Ruby and Max from the RSPCA last November.

As soon as I saw her I just loved her -- small, sweet and very timid. She'd been found by ...

Lenny  starstarstarstarstar
I got Lenny right after my husband died and he was a comfort for the time I was grieving. Lenny filled a void that was lost for me.

Lenny was a special ...

Blaise 10/2004 - 8/5/2008  starstarstarstarstar
Blaise was a huge silver mitt boy. He became our alpha ferret.

I didn't even know he was adrenal until after he was gone. He showed no signs and ...

Rocky 1994-2003  starstarstarstarstar
Ah, Bubbielicious! What can I say about you? You who completely stole Mommy's heart.

You came to me as my third rescue I adopted. A long, lean,...

Pooh 2/2001-8/2006  starstarstarstarstar
Pooh was a large, dark boy who totally stole my daughter's heart. He was the love of her life.

As ferrets usually do, he was diagnosed adrenal at ...

Sno 1998 - 6/20/2005  starstarstarstarstar
Sno was a petite albino girl given to us at nine months of age from a pet store due to biting issues.

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MooGoo, Bambi and Coco  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

star  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

Bandit ( Bandie)  starstarstarstarstar
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He was a very ...

Fluffy  starstarstarstarstar
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  starstarstarstarstar
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The next ...

Critter  starstarstarstarstar
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My girls  starstarstarstarstar
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Fluffy  starstarstarstarstar
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Hideki (October 2007-March 2008)  starstarstarstarstar
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PRINCESS "WITTLE" DUBOSE  starstarstarstarstar
WE HAD PRINCESS FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS.

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

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