Ode to Farence
 
As you gaze out from your resting place
        It seems you ran a winning race
Nearly nine your years we're told
        had numbered though you kept great pace.
And now you remain among our hearts
        as you watch the shelter children.
 
Sweet Farence, brave through the pain we tried to cure
        Sparing kisses each and every day.
No troubles could break the love and warmth
        you would share with all who played with and held you.
 
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Shelter Mom and Dad regretfully announce the passing of another Ferret Wise
hero.  Farence Ferret Wise, senior geriatric resident departed to assume his
watch at rainbow bridge at 5:45 Pm on October 5, 1996.  Farence had been
having spurratic seizures since May 18 and was though to be a probable
insulinoma kid.
 
The autopsy revealed a massive tumor behind his left eye (which
coincidentally had a cataract).  The last few hours were painful as Mom and
shelter friend Pam held and cuddled... he kissed and enjoyed this attention
but kept his good eye closed to a slit.  Farence was ever happy to have his
last few raisins and duck soup before the bell would chime to call him home.
Farence is resting close by on Ferrets View - we miss his presence in the
house but know he is ever with us.
[Posted in FML issue 1713]