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Post by unclejoe on Jan 14, 2014 17:18:22 GMT -5
Ive seen this before. I'm sure Ruth can relate. I need to save this link so I can give it to new kids that say they want to have a rescue some day. I want to have a rescue some day. But I don't think I could take the pain of losing so many. I once lost 3 in 6 weeks and thought I'd never recover. I totally respect those who can do it, especially those who do all the hard rehabilitative work and then let them go to new forever homes, instead of becoming hoarders that think no one else can take care of them.
Rescue ferrents rock.
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Post by Sherry on Jan 15, 2014 9:24:07 GMT -5
No argument here. I could never do rescue. I don't have the heart for it.
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Post by nancyl on Feb 6, 2014 20:24:05 GMT -5
I've done a little. The challenge is to get the ferret out of whatever hellhole it's in without saying or doing something to the owner that will cause it all to fall apart. I hate people.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 11:07:44 GMT -5
Doobie is on that road as we speak. The meds aren't helping him but he's still eating and drinking and looking at me with those loving eyes. He isn't playing anymore so I know he doesn't feel good. But how do I pick the day? Should it be today so he doesn't suffer anymore? Or should I let him ride out a few more days. Every day he gets skinner even though he's still eating. My fear is that I will bring him to the vet and he will look at me and wonder if I'm coming back for him. I try to be strong so he doesn't sense my sadness. I wish he could tell me when he's ready...
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Post by Heather on Feb 10, 2014 15:09:43 GMT -5
He will tell you. Really. One day you will look in those eyes and he will tell you. If you're looking for the physical...they usually stop eating. When his bad days outweigh his good days and he can no longer live his life as a ferret, when his eyes get that far away look, and he clenches his teeth shut on the spoon...that is the day ciao
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Post by Sherry on Feb 11, 2014 9:28:29 GMT -5
You really will know. He will tell you If you think he is getting close, go see your vet with him. Get some pain meds to bring home for if they are needed, that way you aren't in as much of a panic when he does have pain. Also- go in with him and hold him during. That way he KNOWS he's not left behind. It is so difficult but they deserve that peace.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2014 23:34:58 GMT -5
So many tears were just shed. I am blessed to have hopefully 8-9 more years with my Rico. My first ferret. But I know when he finally departs a chunk of me will be gone. Rico is like my own flesh and blood child. I miss him and worry about him when I'm gone. He makes me mad sometimes but I love him regaurdless. And I ALWAYS will.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 1:54:36 GMT -5
I rescue, and today is 'that day' once more. Lost the use of his legs last night, just barely 2 years old. He was never long for this world, his head never grew past 12 weeks, and he never went into rut. I feel like it would have been kinder to have him 'sleep' much earlier, but I kept telling myself "He isn't even 2 yet. Give him just a bit more time." He's the result of 'basement breeders' and was a biter when he was brought in, just a few weeks after leaving his mother. I hate people on days like this.
Sometimes it really doesn't feel worth it, but I've picked up the yoke and someone has to carry it.
Sent from my GT-P7500 using proboards
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Post by Sherry on Mar 13, 2014 8:23:09 GMT -5
It's never easy, and bless you for being there for him :hug:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 13:27:14 GMT -5
Holy Moly that's really depressing!
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Post by Sherry on Mar 14, 2014 10:47:05 GMT -5
It is, yes. But it's also a fact of life with rescue, and with pets in general.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2017 23:36:38 GMT -5
People like you restore goodness in this world. Thank you.
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