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General Category => The Rainbow bridge => Topic started by: geordieferretmum on October 02, 2011, 03:30:32 PM

Title: Chubbs
Post by: geordieferretmum on October 02, 2011, 03:30:32 PM

We had to say a sad goodbye to our old man Chubbs this morning.

Chubbs joined us from Hull and East Riding ferret rescue seven years ago when we went looking for a companion four our hob Jerry who had just lost his brother. He was a year old and came from a litter of all binos . He was big, fat and very fluffy so we nicknamed him Chubbs while we picked out a name for him but nothing else seemed to suit so Chubbs he remained.

Jerry and Chubbs moved to Wiltshire six years ago and got a new home in a ferret court which they loved. True to ferret maths it seemed too big just for two so they got company in the form of three sisters who both the boys loved. Over the years we introduced more ferrets and he was always the gentleman and made friends easily. He really enjoyed going out with the racing team and meeting his public but in the last year age caught up with him and he was enjoying his retirement at home.

 Three weeks ago he became frail and we knew life in the shed was too much for him so he came indoors to live. He was happy to eat, sleep and spend half an hour of playtime pottering round the garden with his mates. Right up until yesterday it seemed he would go on for a while but he had other plans. He was simply waiting for his Dad to come back from six months away before he said his goodbyes.

He went peacefully in his sleep within 24 hrs of his dad coming home. We are all very upset but he had a good long life and a peaceful end. Dook on over the bridge Chubbs, say hello to Tom, Jerry and Baby for us and we will meet again soon.

All our love Liz, Bill, Will, Ben and the fuzzets xxxx

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc474/Geordieferretmum/chubbs.jpg)

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: Furbies on October 02, 2011, 04:28:00 PM

So sorry, sleep peacefully Chubbs. :fuzzyhug:

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: rora on October 02, 2011, 04:52:21 PM

Blessed Be* Darling Chubbs... it seems like only yesterday your Mam emailed me about getting some friends for you...

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: geordieferretmum on October 02, 2011, 05:29:51 PM

Thanks guys, time passes far to quickly. Doesnt seem five minutes since he joined us, cant believe its been seven years. So glad he went peacefully and we didnt have to make the decision for him. He is up in the woods now next to Jerry and Baby. It was a beautiful morning with a lovely view across the valley and  couldnt think of a better place for him.

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: lazy-ferret on October 02, 2011, 05:51:23 PM

awwww, well Done for waiting for your Dad Chubbs, glad you could say good bye properly. :adore:

Sweet dreams old fella and have lots of fun at the Bridge. :angel1:

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: Jan on October 02, 2011, 08:18:57 PM

So sorry to hear your sad news Liz  :fuzzyhug:
 

It sounds like he has had a long and wonderful life, bless his little furry socks  :adore:


Dook on over the bridge little Chubbs, God bless  :kiss1: :kiss1: xxxx

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: fiddle on October 02, 2011, 08:36:16 PM

 :cry: So sorry, how nice of him to wait for dad  :adore:
Dook on happy Chubbs  :angel1:

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: Rfloydian on October 02, 2011, 08:53:20 PM

So sorry for your loss

Dance free chubbs :'-(

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: girly-lazy-ferret on October 02, 2011, 09:22:47 PM

So sorry for your loss, glad he could hold on until you were all together.

Sweet Dreams Little one, you were very loved  :cry:

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: hilaauk on October 03, 2011, 12:39:13 AM

Sorry for your loss - glad he waited to say goodbye before going off to make new ones and see old ones over the bridge.

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: missymo on October 03, 2011, 12:51:03 PM

so sorry for your loss sweet dreams chubbs :angel1:

Title: Re: Chubbs
Post by: grub+tucker on October 03, 2011, 10:38:34 PM

Sleep well Chubbs.

Im glad he got to say goodbye to his dad.
xx