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2003-02-12 @ 9:18 a.m.
Saying good-by to a pet
Travis (my son) has a ferret. Who has been a part of the family for about six years now. Last night he had some kind of seizure. I think a small stroke. After that he could only crawl in circles and didn't seem to see. He was held by everyone until we had to sleep, then I made a bed for him in a box with a towel. I don't think Travis slept all night though. I talked to Dale (my boyfriend)last night after it happened and he said he had seen the original owner, Robb, about a month ago. Robb was surprised Smoke was still alive. He said his other ferret had died of old age the year before. So I think that this is what is going on. Old age. It would explain why we have been having trouble keeping weight on him and he hasn't been as spry. I just never thought of him as being old. He was always so eager and loved tormenting the cats. Just a very happy pet. Poor Travis was crying and the kid is 22yrs old but a pet that has been in the family that long is just that, Part of the Family.
Travis is finally asleep and I am on death watch. I don't think it will be much longer. He doesn't seem to be in any pain or I would take him to the vets to have him put down. I pet him once in awhile and talk to him. I don't know if he hears me or feels me but I don't want him to be alone. So he is covered up in a barely breathing ball by the computer with me.
Having a furbaby no matter how big or small is a big responcibility and a gift. They become part of our hearts.
Goddess hold his flame in your hands
Goddess guide him to the SummerLands
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