Dook On, Bandit <3

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At 11:50 this morning Bandit crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He was only 2.5 years old.

He fought a long, hard battle against lymphoma, adrenal and semi-paralysis in his hind legs. We were told in February 2012, when he had just turned a year old, that he had a very aggressive adenocarcinoma and had 2-3 weeks to live. It's due to his fighting spirit that God blessed us with another year and a half. His fight was such that he was eating and drinking voraciously until the end. He had a lot of moments that he was alert and wanted to play. That's when the decision becomes so agonizing. But the pain was getting the best of him and we knew we had to help him cross.

Bandit was our first ferret, when I knew nothing about them and didn't even want to touch them. I bought him for my daughter after a week of begging. She kept telling me that he was her "soul ferret." and he definitely was. After a week I was totally smitten. Bandit just had this regal aura about him, even the other fuzzies knew, almost bowing down to him. The only reason our family is full of ferrets, and the reason I now work with a ferret rescue, is ALL due to Bandit. I really don't think there are any words to describe how special he really is. He definitely leaves behind a legacy.

Our hearts are so broken. I know time will heal it some, but when it's your first, and still so young, it's a bitter pill to swallow.

Dook In Peace now, Big Man. You will now forever war dance. We miss you so very much already.

Bandit
1/2/11 - 8/71/13

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My deepest sympathies on the loss of your little Bandit. There just is nothing to equal the love we have for our first (heart/soul) ferret. I believe it hurts more than losing a human love, because they bring such a pure love. DIP little Bandit, your family will love you forever.

[Sherry]

He was a very special boy, and he knew it I am so very sorry for your loss, and fly high little Bandit

[unclejoe]

I sorry for your loss, but even more sorry that he lost the chance to be a ferret for so long before he left.

Dook, on Bandit. You were a great ambassador for all fuzzies.

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I'm sure CJ, the ferret that got me into ferrets and ferret rescue, and died age 1, will be saying hello to him and playing a game of chase.

He was very cute, and had a purpose to his life, quite clearly.

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I'm sorry for your loss DIP Bandit, you will be missed.

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Dook in peace little Bandit.

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Very sorry for your loss

[Thérèse]

Condolences on the loss of Bandit. For all the love they bring into our lives it really is heart breaking when they leave, it always feels too soon

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Thank you all so much. It's been an terrible week. We helped Bandit cross last Wednesday morning. Wednesday afternoon I let my daughter go to her friend's for a swimming party, to help take her mind off Bandit. Two hours later, my daughter and three other of her friends pulled another friend from the bottom of the pool. My friend, and owner of the house, immediately started CPR, but Alex passed away a few hours later. He was 16 yrs old. So my daughter not only lost her beloved Bandit, but a very special friend within a matter of hours.

I'm so glad she has Gizmo, her other fuzzy, to help ease her pain. It's been amazing how he has sensed her distress. He's usually a wild child, but he will lay with her and fall asleep with her. I always knew fuzzies were intelligent, now I have proof that they can also tell when their human family needs comforting.

Thank you all again for your kind words.

[Jeremy's Boggle]

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Jeremy opened our doors to many ferrets. There is just something very special about your 1st ferret.

I'm sorry this has been such a very difficult time for your family. I'm glad your daughter has an understanding fuzzy to snuggle with her. I hope she is able to find peace after the losing her friend in such a traumatic way.

[crazylady]

Dance on little man now you are healthy and your heart is full of love share that love in the land of rainbows with those who never knew what true love was and visit your loved one in her dreams kiss her cheek with those tiny whiskers and let her know your fit and well once more sending hugs your way take care bye for now
Bev

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I'm very sorry for your loss. It is very hard decision to make, but I'm sure he appreciates everything you and your daughter did for him.
DIP Bandit

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Awww I am sorry, but look how much good he did in his short time here. DIP Bandit

Also I am really sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter's friend. A parent's worst nightmare. So sad, and I am sure doubly hard on your daughter right now.

[Heather]

A travelling candle is lit to guide wee paws onto his next great adventure. Little ones so young have a very special reason to be called back so early and so young. They are the special little ones. Fly high little shooting star. Run free, play wild. Gentle journey little one.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your daughter's friend. That is such a trauma is hard on young people who truly believe they're invincible and will live forever. A strength candle is lit for her to help her come to terms with not only the loss of a wonderful furchild but the loss of a friend
ciao