Jaffa is leaving us

[smokeyoshi]

I know the signs. Just a matter of hours

[furballlover]

bless that sweet baby's heart.

[smokeyoshi]

If he's still breathing when the vet opens I'll be taking him.

[huronna]

I'm so sorry to hear this.
That last loving step is so hard, but it is with love that we do it.
Bless you

[smokeyoshi]

Jaffa crossed the Bridge in my arms at 9:02. Dar and I took turns holding him. We hadn't seen any kind of response to stimuli since around 3 AM, even when I injected him. Yesterday morning he was following us around until Dar made him a special bowl of soup. He gave me a final kiss around 2 PM which was rewarded with treats.
His departure leaves Yoshi in the alpha seat, and Pandora as the biggest ferret by nearly a full pound.
Jaffa was our only private bred ferret, but that didn't protect him from the Big 3. When I met him, he was a big bully, picking on everyone, boy or girl. His last couple years were much calmer, but he still liked to stir the pot occasionally.
He was a hunka ferret, once reaching 5 lbs, but averaging 4.5. He was the awesomest kisser ever, even more so than Little Moe (Moe stopped when he went blind), cleaning my beard daily and often putting a french on me. He had an expressive face, and one that could not be denied treats, or anything else he wanted.
He will be the first pet we have cremated, as he is one of Dar's remaining good memories of Canada, and we want to take him with us when we move. We're going to look into getting mold kits so we can get paw prints of the others while they're still here.

Was he cute or what?





Big Too



You really gave em h*ll, Big Boy. Mommy and Daddy are really going to miss your big wet kisses. You can give em to your sweetheart, Alice now.

[Dar24]

I Have loved you since before I even met you.  Five weeks old you got your name.  You came home to me when you were seven weeks old and my life has never been the same since. 6 Beautiful years of memories, right up until your last day you followed me around begging for treats.. Who could resist that cute face..

Love you Big Boy...  Gonna miss those Hugs and Kisses more then anything..  MOM

[dee517]

I read your post with tears in my eyes. Jaffa was a much loved ferret from the time he was born. I feel like I have watched him grow from a kit to become a big 5 pound boy from reading your posts and looking at the pictures. I loved hearing about his adventures and his move to Florida. Then he had to let his new family know who was boss. I know he will be missed so very much. It doesn't seems like it was 6 years ago when I first read about him, but I guess it was that long ago. My condolence goes out to both of you.

[dookcitygang]

I am the paw that touches in the dark night.
I am the shadow that is just out of sight.
 
I am the soft brush of fur against your cheek.
I am the delicate step that makes you peek.
 
I am the familiar form you wish was near.
I am the warm breath of air into your ear.
 
I am the extra treat someone was to beg.
I am the cold and wet feeling on your leg.
 
I am the precious name still absently called.
I am the play tube, now empty, that was crawled.
 
I am the lifetime lessons you had to learn.
I am triumph of spirit, for which all yearn.
 
I am the one you think gone, that is still here.
I am the one in your heart with things held dear.
 

[huronna]

What a loving tribute to a beautiful boy.
I will lovingly place him on our pages tomorrow if I may

[smokeyoshi]

by all means. Jaffa has live here longer than I've known him
I miss him so much

[huronna]

I took most of the photos and cropped them a little bit, hope that was ok
Jaffa is resting peacefully here
ferretfamily.proboards.com/thread/2555/2015

[furballlover]

what a beautiful baby.

[smokeyoshi]

I picked up Jaffa yesterday. We got the tiffany lamp the day he passed as another remembrance.

[hotpantsrocco]

I'm so sorry you lost Jaffa. He was such a sweet, handsome fella. Jaffa will always have a special place in your heart.

[spacecadet71]

Sorry for your loss. It's never easy....