Guest Zoomom Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Rocky was my one year anniversary present from Walter, he was a little bit of an impulse buy, I had been wanting to get another ferret as a friend for my first ferret Jonny, but I hadn't been planning to just yet, but Walter really wanted to get me something I'd love for our anniversary, and I sure couldn't pass up that cute little baby ferret at the pet store. When has was eight weeks old he was a dark silvery color with a distinct blaze going up his forehead, which faded as he grew older to almost all white with only a few silvery hairs. He had a crook in the end of the tail, and he immediately started jumping around and attacking Walter's sweater. I should have been warned then. Where Jonny was at one end of the spectrum, being extremely laid back, friendly and cuddly, Rocky was at the other extreme- being energetic, curious, and as intelligent as any animal you'd ever meet. He got into everything and you could see him looking at things, figuring out how he was going to use it to get into trouble. Since he wasn't caged for most of his life, he would throw a temper tantrum if I tried to put him in a time out, he would scratch at the door and bite the bars and shake his head, making a huge racket. When he was lived in my bedroom with me he would wake me up several times a night by playing in my bed, going under the covers and scratching at my legs. I didn't know if I would survive his baby energy, and prayed for when he would reach a year old and start calming down. One year came and went, then two years, and three, he had more energy then any other ferret I'd met, and it lasted his whole life. Eventually I came to appreciate his zest for life and brought him everywhere with me and tried to give him lots of new experiences. Last Christmas, just after his fourth birthday, we were having an all out play fest when he suddenly stopped, and stood in the middle of the floor with his head hanging down with that zoned out low blood sugar look that I recognized all too well from Jonny. Sure enough, when we went off to the vets, he had the extremely low blood sugar indicating insulanoma, cancer of the pancreas, the same thing my other ferret, Jonny, died from. For the past eight months we have been postponing the inevitable with twice daily meds and TLC, but last night he let me know that the pain was too much, and I brought him to the vets for the last time. He only lived for less than five years, but in that five years he lived his life to the fullest and brought much joy and laughter to those he was around. Rocky, you will be missed. One of my favorite pics of all time, Rocky with two former fosters. A recent pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 (edited) Edited August 24, 2006 by greybookends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Awwwwwww, what a little cutie. I am so sorry for your loss Rebecca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenmm Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss, Rebecca. Run free of pain, Rocky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lori Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry Rebecca. Get into lots of mischief at the bridge, sweet Rocky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest princessmommy Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss Rebecca. Rest in Peace little Rocky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pookie Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Rebecca I'm so sorry Godspeed little guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsqdogsmom Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 What a beautiful boy! I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. I've enjoyed the pictures of Rocky and the stories about him you have shared on GT. He sounds like a very special spirit. 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 Tenderhearts Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Rebecca, I am so sorry for your loss of Rocky I just can't bear getting any more ferrets as I lost my Boo to insulinoma too. They seem so prone to it. May God hold your aching heart in his hands :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry Rebecca Godspeed Rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ProudGreyMom Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Oh no Rebecca - I am sooooo sorry. My precious ferret Gumbi was with me for 9 years and he always has a special place in my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanakilMagic Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry Quote Clare and Dylan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I am so sorry. Godspeed precious tiny Angel. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 He looks sooo sweet. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gogh4It Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 May God bless you and dry your tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rhodasmom Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 What a touching story of Rocky's life. I'm so sorry for your life. I am sure that little guy will be sorely missed. Megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tygar Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm so sorry for the loss of your furry-little-friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm sorry. He sounds like a special fellow who will be sorely missed. Godspeed, Rocky. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deanna Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 ohhh, no, rocky...i'm so sorry rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adriahna Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Many gentle hugs to the family - Rocky lived a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.