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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 23:19:54 GMT -5
My baby Walter was just found underneath my couch, we are not sure exactly what happened. I have never lost a pet and I havent felt this broken hearted since my father died. I feel so helpless and I cannot stop crying. This has to be the worst pain I have felt in a long time. I have my other ferret, Jesse, and they have both been together since they were babies and now they are about 3 years old. They were rescued and I have only had them for a short time. I feel like all of this is my fault. How could I let this happen?! I know some of you guys know what I am going through so I had to post on here. He was my little sweetheart and always loved to chase me and play tag. He always looked at me with those human eyes just like he was trying to tell me something. I know Jesse knows because when we took him away he started making noises..Jesse is eating fine and everything I just dont know what to do! I don't want Jesse to be all alone! Should i get another ferret?! Walter was my baby and I just can't get over this happening..
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Post by kraesmom on May 12, 2014 1:43:57 GMT -5
I'm so sorry!  poor Walter, poor Jesse, poor you!!! (((Hugs))) |
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Post by katt on May 12, 2014 2:29:41 GMT -5
Oh no, I am so sorry! Could you bring him to your vet for a necropsy? Be sure to let your other baby say goodbye. A new friend may be in order in time, but you both need a little time to grieve first. When you think it is time (whether that be tomorrow, or a year from tomorrow) bring Jesse with to the store or rescue and let him pick out his own friend. |
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Post by fretki on May 12, 2014 3:41:01 GMT -5
Oh, we can all feel with you now, I'm so sorry for your loss!  ...I will leave you a pm. |
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Post by unclejoe on May 12, 2014 7:02:42 GMT -5
I am so sorry. I know the pain you're feeling. Please don't blame yourself. You don't know what happened, and even if you do a necropsy, the little buggers are good at hiding pain, and are always getting into things. Unless it was an accident you caused, there shouldn't be any guilt, and even then, they are called accidents for a reason. Walter is not the first baby to die unexpectedly. Even when we discovered Poppy's bad tooth, she went so fast that 2 vet visits in 3 days didn't save her.
I will say that adding another fuzzy as soon as possible helps Dar and me deal with loss. It's not that you can replace the personality of the lost one, but getting to know a new face and new personality is fun, and helps take your mind off your loss. You will still grieve, and you should.
A new funny face gives you something to live for.
DIP Walter. Dook on with Poppy, Eddie and the rest of my gang.
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Post by Thérèse on May 12, 2014 7:17:56 GMT -5
I am sorry that you have lost Walter. Ferrets are such that even though they may not have been with you long they can have burrowed deep into your heart already and their loss is devastating. Do not blame yourself (I know this is easier said than done). I have been following your post about Jesse in Health and Medical and I am thinking that especially with an uneducated shelter mom, these guys are just now beginning to show the results of their past (something a more aware shelter mom would probably have spotted and could have given you a heads up). Walter has known a loving home where his interests were foremost in his ferrents mind, with you he has had the best home even if it was only for a short time.
You and Jesse are in my thoughts. When it is right to find Jesse a new friend you will feel it. For some they need the space to grieve (both ferrents and ferrets) and others do better having someone knew to help them focus on the future through their grief.
May you and Jesse find solace in one another (also feel free to offload on us too, we have all felt the heartbreak of losing a ferret, no matter how it happens) and I am keeping you in my thoughts that you will be able to come to a place where you can appreciate your memories of Walter and not feel the pain of his loss but feel a glow for the priveledge of having him in your life, albeit for only a short time.
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Post by Sherry on May 12, 2014 7:38:45 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about Walter It could have been anything that caused this. DIP little one |
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Post by gfountain on May 12, 2014 8:19:15 GMT -5
Oh no!! I'm so sorry. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2014 9:42:10 GMT -5
I am so sorry! Give Jesse a big hug, and some extra special attention, He will be grieving for his friend.
DIP Walter, you were Loved and will be Missed.
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