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Post by Forum Administrator on May 24, 2009 13:27:08 GMT -5
Today at 12:30pm, I took Delilah to my work and she was put to sleep. She was 9 years, 4 months, and 1 day old. This last week she has declined rapidly. She had begun going to the bathroom on herself, not moving around, and refusing to eat. I didn't want her to suffer before her time came, so I took her to Dr. Weltig today and she left us peacefully. I miss her so much already. She was the only remaining ferret from my original business. She was one hell of a fighter, she'd fought her adrenal disease hard for over 2 years. She endured painful implants, a dental, and a mass/tumor removal and never did she bite or complain. She always took her treatments in stride, putting up with stuff that I don't know I could have handled myself. Ever since Samson died in July of last year, she has not been the same. She stopped playing, but was still active. She would toddle around my apartment, scratch my leg when she wanted food, beat up Fugue when he gave her crap, but when she wouldn't eat on her own, or even make it to the litterbox, I knew it was time. She never did respond to the final ferretonin and deslorelin implants, her vuvla and nipples only swelled up more since she was implanted. When I first got Delilah she was in a dog/cat animal shelter in Flagstaff, AZ. She was with Samson and was covered in urine and feces. Her old owners dropped her off at the shelter because Delilah was sick (she was half bald with adrenal disease) and they "didn't want her anymore. She is sick and old and ugly.". I didn't want Delilah to get to the point where she was going potty on herself. I promised her I would always love her and keep her clean. I didn't want her to deteriorate more. Delilah I love you. I will always love you and miss you and remember you for the beautiful ferret you were. I will miss the way you "oinked" when you were excited and you were licking the crook of my elbow. I will miss your pink, naked, warm skin. I will miss the way you ran around on your tip toes. I will miss how you would crawl up my pant leg and sleep behind my knee when I sat on the couch. I'll miss how you would scratch my leg when you were hungry. But most of all, I will miss you and the piece of my heart you took with me when you left. I love you "Seedle von Peapod". Dook on baby girl! 
Delilah
R.I.P
January 23rd, 2000-May 24, 2009
Forever Loved, Forever Missed
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Post by Jaycee on May 24, 2009 13:50:14 GMT -5
Oh, Giuli I am so sorry to hear this! She was a very beautiful little girl, and very lucky that you were in her life. She and Sams are together again, and that is something that you can take some comfort in. I will light a candle for you, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Dook on, little girl! www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=HF |
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Post by bigsis7 on May 24, 2009 14:35:25 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss. *hugs*
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Post by Paprika on May 24, 2009 14:44:18 GMT -5
Giuli, I'm so sorry. She was such a pretty ferret. I'm so glad you took an elder into your life and she did so well, and was so loved. You made a hard decision (one I have had to make a few times myself) and it was the right one. RIP, De.
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Post by weloveourweasels on May 24, 2009 15:50:11 GMT -5
Here you go Giuli, I hope you like it  I think it looks beautiful if I do say so myself. Try not to cry she wouldn't want that. She is a bouncing little kit again now eating all the meats and whole prey her age would not let her eat before.  |
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Post by Forum Administrator on May 24, 2009 15:50:53 GMT -5
It is so beautiful. Thank you so much!
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Post by weloveourweasels on May 24, 2009 15:56:25 GMT -5
Your welcome girl
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Post by tss on May 24, 2009 20:36:44 GMT -5
I'm sorry Guili.
You did the right thing.
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Post by sherrylynne on May 24, 2009 21:49:27 GMT -5
Oh, Guili, I'm so sorry to hear about your De-de! I'm glad, though, that you could let her go with some dignity. I'll be thinking of you! Dook on, sweet girl. And dance! |
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Post by oilsoaked on May 24, 2009 22:16:55 GMT -5
My thoughts are with you <3 <3
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Post by Heather on May 24, 2009 22:47:39 GMT -5
I will light a candle for Delilah....what a wonderful long life she led. She once again romps and plays with her best friend Samson. They explore and chase in the green grasses and fallen leaves. No longer tired, they enjoy cool breezes and warm sunshine. Once again they share each others warmth curled up together in soft nests of leaves and sweet smelling grasses. Run and play little ones, gentle journey sweet Delilah.
Another candle will be lit for you Giuli...may tears become sweet memories and know that someday you will again hold your little ones and receive gentle whisker tickles and sweet ferty kisses.
ciao
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Post by tink80 on May 25, 2009 0:03:12 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss. You gave her a beautiful life. Dook on, sweet angel baby.
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Post by animalsgetrevenge on May 25, 2009 1:31:01 GMT -5
Oh Giuli... I am so sorry to hear that. I know it is hard to lose a pet, but I can only imagine how thankful she was to have had you caring for her, and how happy she is that she has crossed the bridge.
Our thoughts are with you.
Cassie & family
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Post by Forum Administrator on May 25, 2009 2:51:21 GMT -5
I came home from work tonight at 2am. I was suprised at how "empty" the house felt. Even though in her final days Delilah would sleep almost 24 hours a day( curled up under my oven in a sleepsack that Amyandfuzzies7 made for me (and DeDe) after Samson passed) and she wasn't really "in view" knowing that she isn't asleep under that oven just makes my heart sink. I wish she had had a better start in her life, but it makes me happy to know that her final days were peacful. I just wish Samson hadn't passed on before her. I never wanted her to experience that, but alas, she did, and being the little tough cookie she was she dealt with it.
I miss her so much.
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Post by Jaycee on May 25, 2009 9:24:20 GMT -5
DeDe isn't alone anymore. She is once again reunited with her Sams, and she is happy. Even though her start to life was rough, I think that the good times and love you showed her far outweighed her earlier years. You gave her a second chance at her life, which is more than her previous owner allowed for her. You will always be her mommy, and she will be waiting for you.
We will be thinking of you all.
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