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 Cocoa
Passed on: May 27, 2008
This is my ferret Cocoa. She was my little angle.
She wanted me to get her out of her cage everyday. She
liked for me to pet her while she slept. She had a very
special pillow she liked laying on while she laid on my bed as I
watched TV. She always liked for me to hold her She
was always my baby. We always had fun together. She
loved to play with the TV remote. She liked other people
but not as much as she liked me. My little angle will
never be forgotten. Everybody loved you Cocoa. We
all miss you.
Clifford and Robin Mitchell
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Passed on: 2/5/08 
He was the sweetest ferret. He always wanted me to get him
out of the cage so he could play and run around in the house.
My husband had him trained to ride on the back of his neck and
he would stay up there and ride with my husband on his "Big
Rig". We really miss you Rugrat. You will always be
loved and will always be in our hearts. We will never
forget you. You were always my little "trucker buddy".
He died of a tumor.
Clifford and Robin Mitchell
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 Sugar
born 12-21-03 died 4-24-08
Our Sugar was a blessing to us. She was
turned in to the rescue by truck driver husband and wife team.
Sugar's only friend was a teddy bear. That is how she got
the nick name Sugar Bear (that and her ears reminded us of the
bear on the Golden Crisp cereal box). The truck drivers
had two small carriers stuck together one end to sleep and one
to poop. That was her life until she came to live with us.
She had other ferrets to play with, a cat to terrorize (she
loved to bite the cat's paw). Sugar was only 4yrs. old when
lymphoma took her life. Sugar went to have adrenal surgery
and that was when Dr. D found lymphoma on the spleen and removed
the spleen on 1-3-08. Later, in March, she developed a
cough. The cancer was back. We didn't lose hope
though. She began 2 types of chemo and was doing GREAT,
but unfortunately a blood clot unknown to any of us set in as a
side effect from chemo. The tumor was shrunk to almost
nothing but the blood clot did her in. We rushed her to
the vet but she was already dancing over the bridge before we
got to there. One day she was feeling great, the next she
was gone.
WE MISS AND LOVE YOU SUGAR BEAR ! ALL
YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS(ESPECIALLY SPICE) SEND THEIR LOVE.
DANCE ON SUGAR BEAR, DANCE ON.
LOVE,
JEREMY & ANGIE AND THE 6 OTHER FUZZIES.
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Sugar Cookie
and Ginger Snap
Submitted by: Christinna
Passed on: April 25th and 29th, 2007
It's taken me a long time to be able to write this
one. These two girls were so very special to me. They
were left in a carrier on the door step of a veterinarian's office
is Frisco. They managed to survive the night, in spite of wild
dogs and coyotes. Ginger Snap was almost completely naked.
She had just a little fur on the top of her head and on her toes.
She was brave, bold and full of life. She had to check
everything out first to ma ke
sure things were safe for her sister. Sugar Cookie was a
sweet, timid dark eyed white. Beautiful, pristine white.
It took her a few days to warm up to my family. She didn't
want to play at first. She followed her sister around and let
her take all the first steps. She finally decided everything
was ok and started to play. Once we knew they were both going
to be fine and not go into a depression from being abandoned, it was
time to find them a permanent home. This last move proved to
be to much. Not even 2 weeks later, Sugar Cookie's body gave
out on her, without any warning. She was tucked into her bed
one night, healthy, loved and with a fully tummy. She was gone
the next morning. Her sister, Ginger Snap, not being one to be
left behind, followed her to the bridge 4 days later. I miss
my little "cookies".
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Memories of Emma (Zen)
Our Little Angel – Gone Too Soon
We lost our precious little Emma on April 21, 2007 to renal kidney failure
resulting from diabetes - our hearts are sad and broken .
Emma is too precious to be forgotten. That’s why I write this
in her memory. Emma (Zen) was adopted from
TxFLR on Jan 17,
2006. Such a tiny little DEW girl she was, but she soon proved
to us, despite her size, just what a punch she did have. Her
favorite thing was shoes. She stole Millie’s shoe the day we
adopted her. Emma denied taking her shoe. Upon arriving at her
new home, Emma quickly began stealing - shoes that is. She was
strong despite her size dragging her daddy’s big work boot down
the hall only to find they were much too big to get under the
couch. She was one determined little girl and never gave up
trying. She did manage to get mom’s bunny slipper under the
couch when momma said “no way Emma”. Emma loved tennis balls
too and anything small she could tuck behind her front legs and
scoot around the floor. What a silly little girl she was, but
oh how she made us laugh until our sides hurt. And when she was
done scooting, she’d grab it up and carry it away to her hidey
hole. Emma was also quite the little dancer and enjoyed various
dance of her choice. Emma quickly assumed the roll of “All Miss
Mighty” of the girls, well, and some of the boys and she made
sure they knew it. Emma would take her stance position, get
that look in her eyes, those little front feet going like a bull
about to charge and oh yea, the dooking sound going, and just
when she was ready to charge – swoosh – mom or dad would be
there to sweep her off her tiny little feet and say to her “no
you don’t little missy”. Emma loved to climb on top of her cage
and scare mommy to death. I would call out her name “Emma Zen”
and that little head would pop up and she’d look through the
window like “oops” and she’d jump into the big basket on top to
hide until mom or dad showed up to get her down. She’d stand up
and peak out of the basket at us. She was so adorable. Emma
new her name and when you’d call her Emma Zen, the look on her
face was priceless. The day after her passing, my son said he
looked down at his shoe and saw where Emma had left her mark –
he said “mom, I almost cried. We had Emma for such a short time
– only 15-months, but she did not go without leaving her tiny
little paw print stamped upon our hearts. We love and miss you
so much sweet Emma! A piece of our heart belongs to you little
doll and until we see you again, keep on dancing baby girl!
Submitted by: Glenna Walker
Crossed the bridge on: April 21, 2007 |
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Schmoo
Crossed the bridge on: January, 2007
Submitted by: Chris Grogan
Here is my sweetheart, Schmoo. She came to our house through my niece,
and honestly, it was against my better judgment! ;-)
I was soon smitten by this happy little creature though,
who embodied pure Joy.. And when my niece moved back home,
Schmoo stayed with her auntie because I loved her so.
During a very dark time in my life, she was the one thing
that could make me hold my stomach, doubling over with laughter..!
She loved to play, talk to you, steal goodies, hide, play
chase, and spill your drinks. She delighted in new rugs and
would slither and roll through them for hours.. She would
often slip under the covers at night and slither up
alongside you to pop out on your pillow. She absolutely
adored dried kiwi and pineapple, so I would buy great big
bags of it and might just 'accidentally' leave it open on
the floor, she had the best time shopping and sifting
through the fruit, to select the perfect piece to stash. One night, I wondered out loud..."Now where did I put that
ferret food?", and she bounced down the hall and stood up
looking in the space by her cage.. I glanced in, and, you
guessed it! There was her bag of food, just waiting--LOL!
I miss her terribly but in her short time with me she left
a forever deep imprint in my heart. Bye-bye my pookie, we
will play together again, I am sure of it.
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Lokki
Crossed the bridge on: August 20, 2006
Submitted by: Sheri Tuggle
On Sunday, in the early afternoon, Lokki finally beat the battle with the adrenal tumor. He triumphed
as he passed over the Bridge and joined his cage mates of the past.
No longer would it hurt him, require him to have shots monthly and
implants, force him to have to take nasty medicines, require
surgeries that he must recover from. He battled long and hard, and
is now able to do all he once could again. He's freely dooking and
dancing and stealing all the rubber squeaky toys and keeping them in
his hammock. What a blessing this wonderful rescue boy was for me.
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Charlie
Passed on: Dec.
2006
Submitted by: Diana Johnson
 Charlie battled IBD, insulinoma and adrenal disease and
had to have several teeth removed over the time we were
together, but he fought well. Through meds, treatment
and much love he was able to live much longer than
probably even our vet would have thought. Charlie
needed constant care for so very long that a bond and
love was created that I've not experienced before.
Charlie was a sweet little man. He would let me hold
him when I worried about him most, never protesting my
kisses and just needing to hold him close. Because
Charlie only had part of his bottom jaw, his little
tongue would always be sticking out of the side of his
mouth. He gave so many wonderful kisses that I miss so
very much. I will forever love my precious
Charlie. I have so many wonderful memories to treasure
of a precious little man who brought me much love and
joy. Rest in peace my love, till we are together
again.....
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Ringo
Passed on
Nov. 27, 2006
Submitted by: Austin Tucker
In loving
memory of Ringo, who was a treasure to have in our lives for 4
years we had of him on this earth. He had many traits to
admire, most of all his happy go lucky attitude. He never
fought with anyone when he came into our family and loved
everyone around him equally (kiss for all!!) His sweet face
never portrayed anything but love and understanding and his
sable/gold winter coat was all the envy of humans and ferrets
alike. Ringo would literally bound through the house to get
where he needed to go, his hopping motion made for more laughs
and giggles in our house than anything has in a long time. I
will miss his companionship in the early mornings as he would
use the cage to stand up to watch me in the kitchen and his mom
will miss him for who he was all the time, every time. We love
you so much Ringo, and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say
good-bye at the end; I guess I just didn't want to admit that
you were going away permanently. Be a good boy at the bridge
till we can see you again.
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Magic
Passed on Sep 2, 2006
Submitted by: Angie Smith
Magic was around 7 yrs.
She quit eating and drinking and had bad poop.
Cindy try to save her, she gave her amoxy, but it was her time
she died peaceful in her sleep. Thank you Cindy & Millie for
trying. She will be greatly missed.
With Love to my Magic
Angie
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Rocket
Passed on
Sep 11, 2006
From: Patrice Daley
Rocket passed away in the wee hours
this morning in his sleep. He just could not be without is
beautiful Renetta. Rocket and Renetta came to me as my first
fosters a little over a year ago. I don' t
have a recent picture of him because he was too lively to get a good
shot.
He loved Renetta so much he
came to me as a package deal. Renetta needed meds twice a day but
Rocket was healthy yet
could not be separated from his women without severe depression
setting in. They
followed each other in life and now in death they are reunited,
as I lost Renetta just one week ago.
I guess one week without her was just too much for his broken heart
to bare. Now he is with her
in a time and place where they are both young and healthy and able
to enjoy each other even more. Fly Rocket Fly. You will always be
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Renetta
Passed on
Sep 5, 2006
From: Patrice Daley
 Renetta
passed away in my arms about an hour ago. I have spent the last 3
days during her demise holding her and snuggling with her. She
slept in my bed beside me and when her heart stopped I was there.
My kisses on her face was the last thing she she felt. Renetta
and her mate Rocket were the first fosters I took into my home 1
year ago. I placed Rocket by her side and he said goodbye in his
ferret way. I feel honored to have taken care of this
precious, precocious and beautiful tiny ferret in her remaining
days. She got to be spoiled rotten and never spent a day of her
last year of life in a cage.
I can now picture
her young and romping in fresh grass and trees, the perfect temp for
her and the fallen ferrets before her, playing like a new kit. Play
Renetta Play! You have earned it. You will forever be in my heart.
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DeeDee
Passed on
Oct 30, 2006
From: Steve an Maria
It
is with great sadness that our sweet Dee Dee passed from us a few
days ago. She was our own personal rescue from an original owner
who purchased her on impulse and then kept her caged outside on a
patio. Dee Dee was very young, just over a year, but juvenile
lymphosarcoma brought her down very quickly. We sent her picture
and story to Millie when we first got her and you will see her name
and photo posted several times on this website. In her short time
with us she was as playful as could be running from one end of the
house to the other and was particularly attached to my wife
Maria. They snuggled with one another often and Dee Dee would
follow Maria whenever she was down on the floor. Dee Dee was only
granted a brief life and we are grateful that she shared the last
half of it with us. Goodbye little girl you gave and received love
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Jordan (JorJor)
 passed on
Oct 30, 2006
from Teresa Niell
Tiny Black Sable
My little Jor Jor passed
away in her sleep today. I had a feeling she didn't have much time
left. Last week I noticed she
wasn't eating as much as she usually does and she wasn't as active
either. I buried her in my garden
next to my other fuzzy angels, Smoochy & New Guy. She was very loved
in the short time I had her. I will miss all her sweet kisses. Thank
you for letting me love & take care of
her. My heart is broken but she is at peace.
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Satin - Sat Sat, fo fat, fa fee fi fo fat, Sat!
passed on Sep 19, 2006
from Christinna
Big Bellied Black Sable The day I got Canvas, Satin was there at
the rescue. I only wanted her but as normal, you go for one,
and take home two. He lay on the floor, big belly up, staring
at me with those huge black eyes. He told me that I couldn't
leave him. I picked him up and couldn't let go. He came
home with me that day too. After that, he would follow me from
room to room until he got tired, then he would go lay in front of
the stove on the kitchen rug, staring up at the microwave, his
source of all that is wonderful. He would stay there until he
got his turkey baby food. The day I lost Canvas, I did a
thorough rub down on all my fuzzies and found the lump that was in
Satin's neck. He was already taking meds for Insulinoma and
was beginning to show signs for adrenal. He left me 3 weeks
later. I miss my little boy. I loved the way he ran
(hopped) down the hall way.
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Canvas - My sweet little Jelly Bean
passed on Aug 29, 2006
from Christinna
Beautiful Dark Eyed White I saw her little face on Petfinder and
for a week I couldn't get her sweet face out of my head. She
was in my thoughts and dreams. I decided to risk the wrath of
my husband and go get her, but she wasn't feeling well so I had to
wait another week. I'll never regret adopting her. I
nearly lost her due to an allergic reaction to the distemper vaccine
last year. She lost her hearing as a result of her high
temperature. Even being deaf, she always knew when I would be
in the room. Her head would pop up from what ever blanket she
was sleeping in and she'd crawl into my lap and curl up, expecting
to be petted and loved, never wanting to leave. She was and
will always be loved. She now rests curled up in my heart and
no matter what kind of chores I have, she never has to leave.
I will carry her with me every where I go.
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Minky
passed on Aug 8, 2006
from Melissa Dunagan
My little boy Minky passed away. Dr Murray said his heart
was bad and he had pneumonia. Minky was in a lot of pain, so Dr Murray put
him to sleep. I miss him so much. I loved to watch him play with his
ball, he always had a big smile on his face. He was so gentle when we
played together.
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Mischief
passed on Feb 1, 2006
from Patrice Daley
Loving caretaker of everyone.
I rescued Mischief and Zorro from horrifying circumstances. They
were kept in a cage with feces all over it, even the bars. The only clean place
they had was their hammock and they were never let out of their cage. The smell
of ammonia was suffocating. I took the ferrets and left everything of theirs
behind and bought everything new. They never had to stay in the cage unless I
was cleaning or they wanted to. I can only estimate that he was 7 years old when
he started having stomach problems. I had to let him go this year. The light in
his eyes was fading and he was tired of fighting. I miss him curled up next to
me at night and Zorro will no longer sleep with me without Mischief by his side.
Zorro and I are still grieving but we are getting through it together. Mischief
had 3 wonderful years before his life ended. I am grateful I found them.
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Mary
Kate
passed on May 22, 2006
from Angie II, Cindy, and Millie
This little girl was loved by many people. She stole the
hearts of everyone she met.
 Mary
Kate came to our rescue at age 8, hairless, thin as a bat but with a will to
live. Dr Murray was the one who named her and got teased. Under our care, she
blossomed to a beautiful silky haired doll who was our ambassador at the Balch
Springs Library for 2 years. But time took its toll, we had to say goodbye to
this gallant lady. Her mind was young but her body just wore out. She touched
everyone's heart who met her. Speed on our darling, run with the wind, free of
your frail weak body.
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Ajax 
3-30-98 to 6-3-06
from Millie Sanders
My baby boy Ajax, a ferret so
different I have seen few that resemble him, the closest is the calendar
picture riding the yellow ducky. I had him since he was 8 weeks old
and lost him at 8 years. a character and set in his ways. The most
memorable thing was his always beating up the girl ferrets and he would get put
in the bad boy box so much. When he heard his name, he knew, knew what
that meant and would turn and look, you could tell he was thinking it
over, if he could get her before I got him. Ajax you will always be mine
in death as in life, I loved you so.
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ROCKAROO "ROCKY"
passed on Jan 3, 2006
from Angie and Ronny Smith
"We put this ferret
thing in a grocery bag and blow it full of pot, just to see what he will do,
snicker-snicker", is what was overheard by my husband Ronny at our auto shop,
"Hey, I will give you $50 bucks for that ferret", is what Ronny hollered to
them. And Rocky lived out the rest of his 4yrs loving on us until a lump on his
lip appeared, a malignancy, that took him within 4 months of the diagnosis.
Momma loved her Lil Mudd Pie, watch over me daily baby boy. Dook n Dance on
Rainbow Bridge babe!
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Sid
passed on Apr 10, 2006
from Cindy and Christinna
Sid came to the
rescue because his owners were expecting a new human baby. He
missed them terribly and never got over them. We did our best
to save him but in the end he was diagnosed with Lymphthoma.
He touched the hearts of all the rescue volunteers. This is
the picture that was taken the day after he was surrendered to the
rescue. He will always be remembered for his love of that
silly little reindeer toy of his. He took it with him
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Belle
passed on Feb 20, 2006
from Christinna
Belle was found by
Denton Animal Control on a cold, wet freezing day. They called the
rescue for an emergency pick up due to her terrible condition. I
rushed her to the vet and then home to start her treatment but it
was too late. Belle may not have survived her ordeal, but now she
lives on in many hearts. I gave her love her last few hours of
life and will forever carry her memory with me.
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Rocky
Hendricks
passed on Dec. 20, 2004
from Michelle Hendricks
Male sable ferret
He was a fun loving ferret that loved everyone. He came into my heart at 3
years old and I fell in love with him in the short time we spent together. I
know he watches me everyday and is having fun with all the other ferrets over
the rainbow bridge.
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Farrah
passed away on Feb 20, 2006
from Micheal Kelly
We found
that our son had a strange love for ferrets. We brought Farrah home
with us Dec 02. We grew to love her as one of the family, but that
was not enough, so enter Sassy (female Sable) and Stormy (female
Sable) Stormy we rescued from a horrible ordeal and she is doing
great now. Farrah on the other hand developed a tumor and we tried
to make her as comfortble as possible in her last days. Up till now
i have suppressed my feeling on her passing and writing this
Memorial makes me think of how she touched our lives. She will be
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Ziggy
passed on March 28, 2006
from Diana
precious sable
I noticed little Ziggy was having problems breathing over the weekend and we
went to the vet Monday. We found out she had cardiomyopathy and through
testing found out she had too many things going on in her little body, the vet
and I did all we could to help Ziggy, but her little body just couldn't fight
the battle. I chose to end my babies suffering, I could not longer see her
suffer. Through the three day battle Ziggy received much love and the best
of care. She was more content in my loving arms than anywhere else.
My heart is broken, but I know she is at peace and this is what is getting me
through. During the short time she was a part of my life she gave me much
joy and happiness. Never nipped, always gave kisses and loved to snuggle.
My precious baby is at peace. I love you my sweet angel, Mommy misses you
so very much and I will forever love you.
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DJ "My Little Angle"
Passed on May 29, 2006
from Mark Doty
I purchased DJ from Bobcats petstore in Eugene OR, in 2002, Who would know
that little fuzzy would steal my heart so rapidly and become a big part of my
life and give me so much enjoyment over the years. On May 29th, 2006 I took my
little DJ to the vets to find out why he was not eating, and he was diagnosed
with cancer, so with a sad and breaking heart I said good bye to my little DJ
and asked the vet to relieve him of his pain. The vet brought him to me after
his passing and it broke my heart even more seeing my little boy laying there.
This is to my little DJ in heaven, Mommy and Daddy loves you always my little
prince. Never forget that.
Starlight, starbright, shining down from heaven so bright, please take care
of my Little DJ tonight.
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