Guest Zoomom Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 About five and a half years ago I was freshly graduated from high school, loving life and my new job at an exotic animal petting zoo/rescue. I loved being around such a huge variety of animals, but high on everyone’s list of favorites were the fun-loving fer rets. All of the fer rets lived in one huge cage where they could play and snuggle together, but one day a fer ret was left by his owners, and he did not fit in with all those boisterous fer rets. They sensed his nervousness and he had to be separated from the rest to keep them from hurting him. The zoo owners decided to find a new home for this one that wasn’t like the others, and I decided to take him on. He came to me nameless and scared, but quickly relaxed in my already animal friendly bedroom. I am not good at thinking of names, so when one day my best friend Jonathan joked, “Name him after me.” I said, “Why not?” and Jonny Ferre t he became. He was very smart and learned to use the litter box, come when called, walk nicely in his leash and harness, stand up, roll over, and give kisses on command. I brought him everywhere with me, and he was a perfect little ambassador. He drew attention as he walked next to me down the street or in the parks, and I had many wonderful opportunities to teach people about fer rets, and about respecting animals in general. Even when people were nervous, he easily won them over with his sweet gentleness. During my brief college career he came with me to the dorms. His cage was under my bed, he slept in the bottom drawer of my dresser, and he annoyed my roommate to no end by attacking the telephone cord that stretched and bounced invitingly across the room when she sat on her bed with the phone. I kept a battered tote bag next to his cage so he could come out with me during fire drills without anyone noticing him. About two years ago he was dosed with insulanoma, or cancer of the pancreas, and was put on twice daily pred. doses. He had done well on it for a long time, but meanwhile his body was breaking down more and more, he had several external tumors, and he lost almost all control of his hind legs. He still managed to get around, even though he was incontinent, but when it became painful for him to go to the bathroom, and when he started falling down the levels of his cage, I knew it was time. His bad days were outnumbering his good days, and he seemed uncomfortable. Last night I took him to the vets for the last time, and he slipped away very peacefully. I love you so much Jonny, you were my heart pet, and there will never, ever be another like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Scamper free little Jonny Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Jonny sounds like a little gem. I am so sorry Rebecca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rayne Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 So sorry about Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lori Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm so sorry Rebecca. I know Jonny was very special to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Aggie94 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tygar Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Sorry for your loss of Jonny! I had two fer rets - and I know they're special little creatures... (((hugs))) to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenmm Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I am so sorry Rebecca. :grouphug Jonny is free of any pain and suffering. My Bandit, Frisky, and Whitey are dooking with him at the Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Godspeed Jonny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sqeezil Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I am so sorry, insulinoma is horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fastdogs Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm so sorry Rebecca. Be free sweet Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeVon Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Rebecca, I am so sorry. Since we lost our little Boo several years ago, I just have not been able to bring myself to get another ferre t. Jonny, say hi to my precious Boo for me. Gentle hugs to you, Rebeccca :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pookie Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Jonny sounds like little darling who was much loved. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zoomom Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thanks so much everybody, your support and well wishes mean a lot to me. I forgot I meant to add a picture of his cuteness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zophia Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 So sorry to hear about Jonney Ferre t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramamama Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Jonny Ferret. Run free little one. Quote Jayme with Pippi (the scaredy-beagle)In the memories of all of my Bridge-babies I'd like to remind people to choose adoption--and that it's not just dogs and cats that are available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear about Johnny. He's at peace now Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 What a beautiful tribute....my deepest sympathies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm so sorry, Rebecca... Scamper free, little Jonny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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