I Passed this on to someone who's dog died. Not a ferret, I know, but
taking into account that our pets mean very much to us, I thought I would
post this poem as a reminder to love the fuzzies while they are here.
Time is precious! Selena Simonetti [log in to unmask]
RAINBOW BRIDGE
 
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal
dies that has been especially close to someone here, they go to Rainbow
Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they
can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and
our friends are warm and comfortable.
 
All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor;
those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we
remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy
and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special
to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the
day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright
eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he begins to run
from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster
and faster.
 
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.  The happy
kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and
you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from
your life but never absent from your heart.
 
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together ...
 
(Author Unknown)
 
 
Tara R. Scholtz         University of Maryland at College Park  >@)
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People talk about size, shape, shoulders, quarters, blood, bone, muscle,
but for my part give me a hunter with brains, he has to take care of the
biggest fool of the two and think for both.  --G.J. Whyte-Melville
[Posted in FML issue 1135]