Remembering my first ferrets ♡
May 19, 2019 3:37:12 GMT -5
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Post by brittanyb on May 19, 2019 3:37:12 GMT -5
May 1 marked the anniversary of the day I adopted my sweet Hester and Phoebe back in 2015, and is the date I always celebrated as their birthday each year.
I knew that they were already "middle-aged" when I adopted them, and I understood that meant I might not get many years with them. But the moment I met them, I fell in love and that fact ceased to matter at all. I knew I would make the most out of the time we *did* have together. The situation I took them from wasn't great, and when I opened that cage door and Hester immediately lept into my arms and kissed my face, I *felt* her gratitude. The next day as they chased each other (and me) around my apartment, experiencing all of the well-deserved freedom and attention they had been missing, I promised to do all I could to make the rest of their days just as wonderful as that one. Watching their spirits and overall health improve over the next few weeks filled my heart with so much joy.
Both of my sweet girls battled insulinoma, but for a while, it didn't slow them down. We had so many beautiful adventures together before Phoebe passed away peacefully in December 2016. She had such a sweet, independent spirit. Her teeth stuck out just slightly longer than normal from her mouth, making her look so darn adorable. ❤
Hester and I went on a longer life journey together (including a 1700 mile move all the way across the country!). She was put to rest in July of last year after her disease became unmanageable. She was the most loving, spunky, and intelligent little girl. ❤
I think of them and miss them every day, and though my heart still aches from the loss, I feel so blessed to have had them in my life. I'm so grateful I got to be their human momma, and their forever family. I wouldn't trade the memories we made together for anything. They will always be my first ferrets, and will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤
Hester and Phoebe, you will be forever loved and missed. Happy birthday up there on the Rainbow Bridge. ❤❤
I knew that they were already "middle-aged" when I adopted them, and I understood that meant I might not get many years with them. But the moment I met them, I fell in love and that fact ceased to matter at all. I knew I would make the most out of the time we *did* have together. The situation I took them from wasn't great, and when I opened that cage door and Hester immediately lept into my arms and kissed my face, I *felt* her gratitude. The next day as they chased each other (and me) around my apartment, experiencing all of the well-deserved freedom and attention they had been missing, I promised to do all I could to make the rest of their days just as wonderful as that one. Watching their spirits and overall health improve over the next few weeks filled my heart with so much joy.
Both of my sweet girls battled insulinoma, but for a while, it didn't slow them down. We had so many beautiful adventures together before Phoebe passed away peacefully in December 2016. She had such a sweet, independent spirit. Her teeth stuck out just slightly longer than normal from her mouth, making her look so darn adorable. ❤
Hester and I went on a longer life journey together (including a 1700 mile move all the way across the country!). She was put to rest in July of last year after her disease became unmanageable. She was the most loving, spunky, and intelligent little girl. ❤
I think of them and miss them every day, and though my heart still aches from the loss, I feel so blessed to have had them in my life. I'm so grateful I got to be their human momma, and their forever family. I wouldn't trade the memories we made together for anything. They will always be my first ferrets, and will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤
Hester and Phoebe, you will be forever loved and missed. Happy birthday up there on the Rainbow Bridge. ❤❤
