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Post by miamiferret2 on Apr 2, 2011 16:28:47 GMT -5
when you die, all that matters is the love that you gave, and the love that you got. that's really it. that is all that matters in the end. no one will ever take her place. each ferret is unique- no two are alike. but i have a feeling that you will bond with one of your other ferrets. and yes, you will have other sweet ferrets that you will bond with just as you bonded with her. after one of my ferrets died, i swore i'd never meet another ferret that was as sweet and loving as he was. and yet, Sonny is THE most affectionate and loving ferret that i have ever had in my entire life. i have had him for only 6 months and he and I are already thick as thieves. when one door closes, another opens.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 2, 2011 16:41:32 GMT -5
If they have a separate space or room, it might be an idea to leave Leia in there til the euthanization is complete, then bring Lulabelle back into that room. That way, you don't have to worry about her acting out trying to protect her little friend, and she still gets to know just what happened, and groom her, or do whatever she needs to do to grieve. With your others, Katt actually posted something about how to get a fuzz you've had for a while to bond with you more strongly. I'll take a look for it later for you if you like. {{{{{hugs}}}}} to you, Kevin, Lulabelle, Leia, and your other ferrets.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2011 17:54:37 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about her sudden decline. The poor little girl went through so much, and you made her last days happier than she could have ever imagined. She will be greatly missed. I'll be praying for you and your business
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Post by Heather on Apr 2, 2011 18:15:59 GMT -5
Might I make a suggestion...and I know it goes against what you've already been advised. Don't take Leia, let her grieve when you bring Lulabelle home. I've seen dogs react to a death of a friend, react to others even treating another who is ill or injured. You don't want to deal with that type of thing on an already difficult day. I've seen sedate, mellow dogs become confused, aggressive defending their friend from harm. I've seen them go absolutely insane, attacking care givers, even their own people. They understand death, they understand grief but they don't necessarily understand someone "causing" death. There are things that happen when euthanasia is administered, things that disturb us, you must understand what this does to a dog. I honestly fear for your dog. She is a gem, a heart dog....she doesn't need to be there to understand Lullabelle's passing and you don't need the added heartbreak. It could be that nothing will happen, but personally, I wouldn't risk it. This is only my opinion, I know this time is so difficult so I have no desire to intrude on your grief ciao
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Post by xeopse on Apr 3, 2011 19:37:15 GMT -5
It's okay Heather, I did not bring Leia in with me. I had her in the car for the trip, I brought her toy which kept her occupied (a stuffed goose) and she took a nap. When we brought Lulabelle back, she sniffed her crate several times during the trip down to my parents and laid down next to it. Leia is very intuitive, she always seems to make friends with the sickest babies no matter the species. I think that's part of why she always kept watch over her when Lulabelle was living in the bathroom aka Lulabelle's ICU, because she knew she was sick and/or dying.
Thank you so much everyone. <3 I really appreciate your kind words. Its always rough because people just think "it's only a ferret" and not "I'm sorry you lost your special baby girl ferret" but that's not the case here, it really means a lot to have a supportive group like this.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 3, 2011 20:07:36 GMT -5
I am so sorry you've lost your baby girl Lulabelle Sinnead will take her under her wings. She's a natural mamma
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Post by Heather on Apr 3, 2011 21:25:08 GMT -5
Such sadness. Goodbye sweet Lulabelle. Your candle is lit but you travel not alone. There is a merry meeting of little ones at the bridge. What purpose they have to come together at the bridge, I do not know but there are many who are playing there at this time. A flurry of shooting stars streak across the sky, shining brightly as they did in life. Know that Lulabelle will never forget your love and gentle patience that was shown her for her eccentricities. Someday, you both will once again meet and she will once again be yours. Goodbye sweet furchild, goodbye little shooting star ciao
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